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The Stolen War

How corruption and fraud created a failed state in Iraq—and led directly to the rise of ISIS.

By Ken Silverstein

August 22, 2016

The rot runs much deeper than most Republicans are willing to admit.

Brian Beutler | 36 minutes ago

How did a fictional Italian plumber become Japan’s ambassador to the world?

Ryu Spaeth | an hour ago

Transgender students still can’t use the bathroom of their choice, thanks to one Texas judge.

Sarah Jones | 2 hours ago

The Hugo Awards are kind of like the presidential election.

Jeet Heer | 2 hours ago
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Lo and Behold: Navigating the World Wide Werner

By Will Leitch

August 22, 2016

The Racist Roots of Welfare Reform

By Alma Carten

August 22, 2016

Donald Trump’s Extremely Sick Campaign

By Jeet Heer

August 22, 2016

Why “Obama’s Katrina” Never Sticks But Won’t Die

By Brian Beutler

August 22, 2016

We Need to Literally Declare War on Climate Change

We’re under attack from climate change—and our only hope is to mobilize like we did in WWII.

By Bill McKibben

August 15, 2016

The Heinous Olympification of Seoul

By Sukjong Hong

August 21, 2016

How Conservative Media Can Save Itself in the Age of Trump

By Jeet Heer

August 19, 2016

Is Big Marijuana Inevitable?

By Ryan Stoa

August 19, 2016

War Dogs: An Iraq War Satire Without the Bite

By Tim Grierson

August 19, 2016

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The Anti-Democratic Urge

With populism on the rise in both parties, it has become fashionable for elites to bash the masses. But we need more democracy, not less.

By Astra Taylor

August 18, 2016

Colson Whitehead’s Fantastic Voyage

Slave narratives have always been popular—and predictable. Can a new generation rewrite the rules?

By Brit Bennett

August 2, 2016

Trump’s Train Considers a Scary Thought: He Might Lose

By Jared Yates Sexton

August 19, 2016

Donald Trump Is a Terrible Politician

By Brian Beutler

August 19, 2016

The Never-Ending Battle for Obamacare

By David Dayen

August 19, 2016

The Journalist and the Voyeur

By Alexandra Molotkow

August 18, 2016

Werner Herzog Dreams of Electric Sheep

In his new documentary, the director turns his attention to the wonders of the internet.

By Sven Birkerts

August 17, 2016
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