In Praise of Suit Socialism July 21, 2026 If there’s a visual language that connotes credibility and authority, why not take advantage of it? by Nathan J. Robinson
What I Learned Debating Fascists on a Phone Sex Hotline July 20, 2026 Years of talking dirty politics—at two dollars a minute—offered a window into the sexual psychology of the modern right. by Elizabeth R. Blackburn
Judith Butler Explains the Gender Panic July 20, 2026 The leading scholar and philosopher responds to critics of “gender ideology,” both from the right and left. by Current Affairs
Property Taxes Are Good, Actually July 19, 2026 Taxes fund services. Even progressives sometimes don’t make the affirmative case for taxation as forcefully as we ought to. by Nathan J. Robinson
How Google is Pushing Scam Videos on Elderly and Cognitively Impaired People July 17, 2026 By not taking down a fake, predatory Alzheimer's cure, the company seems to have switched to the motto “Do be evil.” by Nathan J. Robinson
Kshama Sawant on Confronting Bad Politicians in Both Parties July 17, 2026 The independent socialist speaks out on her Washington congressional race, winning higher wages, and the uselessness of the Democrats. by Current Affairs
Simone de Beauvoir Taught Us Everything We Need To Know About Gender July 16, 2026 Written in 1949, “The Second Sex” still has vital insights for feminists in today's world. by Sarah Racile
The African Farmers Devastated by Extreme Heat July 15, 2026 In Zimbabwe, I see firsthand how rising temperatures have killed crops and animals, spread disease, and destroyed the lives of entire communities. We need action on climate change now. by Andrew Mambondiyani