Adam McKay on the Late, Unlamented Dick Cheney
The director of “Vice” reminds us that mass murder is Cheney’s only legacy.
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How American Evangelicals Stole the Legacy of Anti-Nazi Resistance
From pulpits to Project 2025, the Christian right has recast the German resistance—and this time, they're the martyrs.
There Have to Be Consequences For Advocating Illegal Wars
Yet again, the New York Times’ Bret Stephens advocates the overthrow of a sovereign government. Why do the readers of the “paper of record” tolerate this dangerous propaganda?
Everyone Should Watch Andrea Arnold’s “Cow”
By showing the lives of cows on their own terms, Arnold’s 2021 film reveals the depth of the dairy industry’s violence.
Cory Doctorow Explains Why Everything is Getting Shittier
The author and tech activist sits down with Current Affairs to discuss his new book, “Enshittification: Why Everything Suddenly Got Worse and What To Do About It”
Only a Failing System Could Produce Chuck Grassley
One of the most powerful people in Congress is a 92-year old Iowan who’s obsessed with Dairy Queen, his vacuum cleaner, and ruining the lives of his constituents. So why haven’t the Democrats beaten him yet?
Kamala Harris’s Memoir Shows Exactly Why Her Campaign Flopped
In her new book, Kamala Harris insists she only lost the election because she didn’t have enough time. But she accidentally demonstrates the real reason: she’s a terrible politician.