Trump’s Isolationism Is Losing the Great E.V. Race
Bill McKibben writes that, under President Donald Trump, the U.S. is forfeiting a role in advancing electric-vehicle technology, while China…
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admin How Bots Took Over Our Lives
During the 2016 election, much of the country was introduced to the concept of internet bots for the first time.…
Maine’s Mad Scramble to Replace Graham Platner
Jason Zengerle writes about the race for Democratic candidate for Maine Senate, in the wake of Graham Platner’s fall.
The End of the Aqueduct Racetrack
Rebecca Egan McCarthy reports on the closure of Aqueduct, a horse-racing venue in Queens, New York, in 2026, and what…
The Divine Red-Carpet Looks of “The Odyssey” Press Tour
Rachel Syme on the red-carpet looks from the stars of Christopher Nolan’s film “The Odyssey,” including Zendaya, Anne Hathaway, Lupita…
Trump’s Election-Fraud Bait and Switch
Ruth Marcus writes about President Donald Trump’s speech on Thursday, July 16th, about supposed threats to election security, as the…
Donald Trump’s Ad-Lib Strategy on Iran
After a quarter century of wars in the Middle East, America is once again bedevilled by an intractable conflict of…
An Idea for Democrats to Keep It Together in 2028
Bill McKibben considers what would happen if a candidate picked a running mate from another faction of the Democratic Party,…
How Ukraine Brought the War to Russia
Long-range drone and missile strikes on Russian soil have shifted the balance of the conflict—will they be enough to end…
Democratic Schadenfreude and the Latino Vote
Donald Trump’s once strong approval rating among Latinos has collapsed, but Democrats can’t count on their support. Jack Herrera on…