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Luis Arraez of Team Venezuela celebrates on the field after winning the 2026 World Baseball Classic Championship game over Team USA.

Team USA’s Soulless Militarism Was Their Undoing in the WBC

In the final of this surprisingly thrilling and utterly joyful World Baseball Classic, Venezuela outplayed their sour opponents.

Illinois Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton celebrates her win in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate

In Illinois, a Deluge of Corporate PAC Ads Sold Populism. Wait, What?

Ads from crypto, AI, and AIPAC-affiliated PACs tried to sell their candidates as economic populists. The reason, and the moral of the story, is clear.

The Party of AOC or AIPAC? In Illinois, Neither Bloc Could Dominate

Juliana Stratton and J.B. Pritzker at an event

The Party of AOC or AIPAC? In Illinois, Neither Bloc Could Dominate

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Starbucks founder Howard Schultz on Capitol Hill

Finally, Democrats—of All Stripes—Are Coming After the Wealthy’s Money

Everywhere you look, Democrats are trying to raise taxes on the superrich. It’s the right economic policy—but more than that, it’s the right democracy policy.

Donald Trump speaks to the media after signing a document during a White House signing ceremony in the Oval Office.

The White Working Class Is Quiet-Quitting Trump

Alas, that doesn’t necessarily mean Democrats are winning them back.

A demonstrator holds a “Don’t Gut the Newsroom Save the Post” sign alongside members of The Washington Post guild and supporters during a “Save The Post” rally outside The Washington Post headquarters in Washington, D.C.

The Decay of American Journalism in a Disinformation Age

Jonathan van Harmelen

A demonstrator holds a “Don’t Gut the Newsroom Save the Post” sign alongside members of The Washington Post guild and supporters during a “Save The Post” rally outside The Washington Post headquarters in Washington, D.C.

Jonathan van Harmelen

The Decay of American Journalism in a Disinformation Age

The Trump Administration Just Won a Terrifying Victory Over Protesters

The Trump Administration Just Won a Terrifying Victory Over Protesters

someone holds a sign reading protesting is not a crime sign while another holds up an upside down American flag

The Trump Administration Just Won a Terrifying Victory Over Protesters

someone holds a sign reading protesting is not a crime sign while another holds up an upside down American flag

The Trump Administration Just Won a Terrifying Victory Over Protesters