Here’s What Teens From Across The Country Thought Of The South Carolina Mess
"It is frankly absurd that the issues that will be the biggest threats to our way of life in the 21st century weren’t debated."
I Am Part of the Resistance Inside the New York Times Opinion Desk
I work for the Gray Lady, but my loyalty is to the Take.
Nancy Pelosi Is In Denial: Socialism Is Where It's At In 2018
It's hard for Red Scare language to stick when socialists like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are pushing popular policies like universal health care.
A Chinese-Style Digital Dystopia Isn’t As Far Away As We Think
A handful of giant companies are centralizing control of the internet, and our courts and government are going along with it.
Fox News Is The Worst It's Ever Been Right Now
This week, a few Fox employees tried to draw attention to larger corporate responsibility, and the protest did not catch on — but it was notable.
Whistleblowers Need A Safety Net, So We Made One
If we want a society where the powerful are held to account, we need a much better system for keeping whistleblowers safe.
This Is Exactly The Right Time For The US To Leave The UN Human Rights Council
I love the UN. But there's no way the Trump administration can play a useful role in the world of human rights.
This Is What Happens When You Say Some People Are Animals
The way the president speaks of immigrants and refugees helps shape how his administration imagines them as people, with horrific results.
Two Companies Won, American Democracy Lost
A federal judge dealt a major blow to the movement demanding a rethink of how the government checks corporate power.
Politicians Are Finally Learning To Never Underestimate Kim Kardashian
The only people surprised by how well Kim played her hand with the president are the ones who haven't been paying attention.
We Had To Choose Between Trump And The Philadelphia Eagles. We Chose The Eagles.
The Eagles have shown that the only way to lose a fight with Trump is by caring about his trash talk in the first place.
Scammers: They’re Just Like Us
Many successful people were once like Anna Delvey, in ways big or small. They just made it to the other side.
Trump's Power Isn't Fear. It's Fatigue.
Nobody is scared of getting their ass kicked by Donald Trump. But that doesn't mean he can't exhaust them into submission.
Elon Musk Is No Donald Trump
When it comes to media criticism, comparing Elon Musk to Donald Trump is very unfair — to Trump.
Young People Are Rising Up Across The World. It Isn't The First Time.
Young activists in 2018 have so much in common with the worldwide revolutionaries of 1968.
Trump's Greek Tragedy Is Getting Extra Oedipal
Donald Trump and Don Jr. are both sons of rich, emotionally abusive men, and both strived emulate and outdo them.
Russiagate Is Not About Russia
What the Mueller investigation continually reveals is the extent of everyday corruption in US business and politics.
It's Harder To Pay Off Foreign Governments Than The US One
Novartis would think twice before giving hundreds of thousands of dollars to Vladimir Putin's lawyer. But in Washington, the rules are different.
We Should Be Able To Vote Online
We can do better than endless lines, low turnout, and outdated tech. And the fear of hackers shouldn't stop us.
Secrecy Is Winning. Can We Turn Things Around?
For decades Washington has waged a war on transparency, and now the Trump administration is escalating.