God Save the Children
Exploring the perils of intercountry adoption.
To Break the Siege
When a ship sends out a Mayday signal, nearby vessels have a duty to come to its aid. This is a core tenet of maritime law. But on Monday, May 18, when a group of about fifty boats in international waters started radioing out their distress calls, nobody responded.
New Study Reveals the Manipulative ‘Dark Patterns’ of AI Chatbots
A new study by the Center for Democracy & Technology shows how chatbots like ChatGPT, Gemini, Replika and more can lead users down paths they didn't intend.
Prologue to the Cuban Revolution pt. I
Part one of Robin Blackburn 's 1963 essay 'Prologue to the Cuban Revolution' More
Anthropic Confidentially Files for What Could Be the Largest IPO Ever
The AI giant behind Claude submitted paperwork on Monday that would take it public, just a couple of weeks after SpaceX’s splashy IPO announcement.
Kevin O’Leary’s Two Data Centres Are So Big They (Almost) Defy Comprehension
Making sense of the very large Wonder Valley project in Alberta and the even bigger Stratos plan in Utah
Annelle Sheline on Iran War Questions
Why is the US at war with Iran? What is the hoped-for outcome? Who is hoping for it? And what of the millions who got something they didn’t hope for?
It’s easier for Californians to escape data brokers following a Markup investigation
The Markup and CalMatters showed how website code could make it harder for Californians to exercise their right to remove personal data. Now much of that code has disappeared.
The USDA Canceled $300 Million in Farm Grants, Citing Fraud. Did It Make Up the Evidence?
The agency pointed to gazebos, massages and a $20,000 budget for pens to justify the cuts. But the groups that lost funding say those claims don't add up.
The Reproductive Justice Movement Must Be Expansive Under a Second Trump Term
With a federal Republican trifecta, the reproductive and disability justice movements need each other more than ever.
From Charlottesville to San Diego : While Trump Brands Anti-Fascism “Terrorism,” Fascists Murder People in the Streets
While Trump smears anti-fascism as “terrorism,” fascists are murdering people in the streets.
“To Demand Freedom”: The Hunger Strike at Delaney Hall Detention Center
We should gather outside Delaney Hall and other detention centers around the country and aid the families of those who are imprisoned within them.
Photos: Farming in Ukraine’s War Zone
After more than four years of warfare, Ukrainian farmers face severe obstacles as they try to continue working their fields. Hazards and challenges include Russian drone attacks, mined fields, damaged infrastructure, costly fuel, fertilizer shortages, and much more.
For a Rooted Cosmopolitanism
Embracing national belonging strategically and redefining it with inclusive, progressive values can boost consensus and counter the Right’s dominance. However, this approach is neither straightforward nor without risks, which must be carefully considered.
‘Losing Our Country’: Reform crash in Manchester
Arrogance cost Reform the Gorton and Denton by-election; the same vice hurt Labour too. The contest took place after Labour MP Andrew Gwynne resigned.
Do You Actually Need to Pay for Transcription Software?
I tested Wispr Flow and various AI-powered transcription software to see whether you should bother subscribing or stick with free services.
The Epidemic of GPS Jamming
Across the world, signals crucial for safe air and sea travel are being disrupted.
How to Remove an Authoritarian Leader: Lessons from Hungary
On April 12, 2026, Viktor Orbán’s authoritarian grip over Hungary came to an end. A new party, Tisza, won the elections with a two-thirds majority and a historically high voter turnout of close to 80%.
