Science Fiction Predicted the Rise of the Tech Bro Oligarchy Science Fiction Predicted the Rise of the Tech Bro Oligarchy
The racist tinge to Elon Musk’s hacking of the government eerily reflects cyberpunk's vision of the future—especially the science fiction coming out of South Africa.
Mar 19, 2025 / Juan Cole
America Needs a New Free Speech Movement America Needs a New Free Speech Movement
Donald Trump is showing us what an unaccountable class of corporate decision-makers looks like—and it looks like a lot of fear, and a terrible loss of freedom.
Mar 19, 2025 / Zephyr Teachout
When They Came for Columbia University When They Came for Columbia University
The university has become the Trump administration’s test case for the largest assault on higher education since the McCarthy era. Sadly, it has notably failed to defend itself.
Mar 19, 2025 / Column / David Klion
Trump’s Mob-Boss Offer to Us Jews: Accept “Protection”—or Else Trump’s Mob-Boss Offer to Us Jews: Accept “Protection”—or Else
Under the guise of “fighting antisemitism,” Trump is shredding our rights and telling us we are safe.
Mar 18, 2025 / Dave Zirin
Protest Tesla Protest Tesla
Street action at Tesla, Route 22, Springfield, NJ, March 1, 2025.
Mar 18, 2025 / OppArt / Karen Guancione
Chuck Schumer Should Resign to Spend More Time With His Imaginary Friends Chuck Schumer Should Resign to Spend More Time With His Imaginary Friends
The bad news is that the Democratic Senate leader isn’t up for reelection until 2028. The good news is that he can resign right now, and should do so—twice.
Mar 17, 2025 / Jeet Heer
Ilhan Omar’s American Dream Is Strong Enough for These Times Ilhan Omar’s American Dream Is Strong Enough for These Times
Thirty years after she came to the US, the Minnesota representative keeps the faith in an America that will ultimately reject the divisive politics of Trump and his minions.
Mar 14, 2025 / John Nichols
Breaking Democracy Breaking Democracy
Shredding the Constitution and Rule of Law.
Mar 13, 2025 / OppArt / Giulio Bonasera
Making Enemies With the World Making Enemies With the World
Trump’s anti-immigrant position is devastating lives.
Mar 12, 2025 / OppArt / Peter Kuper
The Agony of JD Vance The Agony of JD Vance
The vice president's main job appears to be to embody the banshee scream of a dying order.
Mar 12, 2025 / Tarence Ray