Those seeking to sue ICE for injuries or damage face an uphill battle
Scores of claims are expected to arise out of the Trump administration’s crackdown on illegal immigration. Experts say suing the government will be tough.
Epstein files offer new clues about FBI interest in his billionaire benefactor
A Republican lawmaker leveled a stunning allegation last week: Not only had government documents named a billionaire retail magnate a co-conspirator in Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking case, the Department of Justice had tried to shield …
Worst Day, Redux
In the early afternoon of April 17, 2025, I received what to date has been the worst message ever sent to me.
There Are ‘Questions’ About Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’—But Don’t Expect AP to Answer Them
AP tells us in bold letters, “There are many questions about how the board will work. ” That implies that AP will be asking them, or care about the answers.
Why AI Doesn’t Need A ‘Mind’ To Matter
Bits flicker inside a chip. Billions of transistors switch per second. Electrons pulse through circuits — no chemicals, no receptors, nothing that can feel. But on a screen, an AI agent appears. It seems to understand language.
Democrats’ Hidden Divide on Trump’s War on Iran
Democrats seem largely united in their opposition to the way Trump waged war on Iran. But a split is emerging on whether they agree with his goals.
The Black Feminist Collective That Gave Us Identity Politics
The Combahee River Collective’s 1977 statement reshaped the politics of the Black left and beyond.
The Collaborators
Frédéric Lordon on the French media's reaction to the death of far-right activist Quentin Deranque, why we fail to learn from history and more.
Applications Open for 2026 ProPublica Investigative Editor Training Program
The yearlong ProPublica Investigative Editor Training Program aims to broaden the ranks of investigative editors.
Why Can’t Top Democrats Just Say “No War With Iran”?
The response to what could be the biggest geopolitical disaster of the 21. century is foot-dragging, silence, and sleepy, feigned opposition long after the deed is done.
The tragedy of Supernatural
When you picture a virtual reality headset user, you're probably not picturing someone like Sherry Dickson.
David Harvey: Radical Marxist Intellectual
No understanding of Marxist theory is complete without the work of David Harvey.
Organizing Gamers from the Bottom Up
The gaming industry is one of the most powerful—and least accountable—sectors of the economy. After the pandemic slump, global gaming revenue is now expected to grow by 6% to $350 billion by 2030.
A Former Top Trump Official Is Going After Prediction Markets
As the battle over prediction markets rages on, Mick Mulvaney is leading a new coalition that calls these platforms illegal gambling.
Lobbyist Disclosure Failures Disadvantage Maryland Climate Advocates, According to Audit
As Maryland lawmakers weigh proposals aimed at reining in utility companies, lowering electricity prices and expanding the state’s low-carbon energy system, a new audit report has found that the lobbyists who want to influence those …
The Regime Change President Who Won’t (or Can’t) Actually Change Any Regimes
The Iran war shows that Trump is loving his military interventions — but they are never what he claims them to be.
