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The Supreme Court Might Fix Something for Once

Florida’s use of six-person juries is heavily at odds with our legal traditions—and on a collision course with a hostile high court.

Representative Analilia Mejia, a progressive from New Jersey, speaking at a campaign event

Democratic Progressives Are Winning Primaries Everywhere. Here’s Why.

The Democratic establishment has made some huge mistakes—but progressives are running savvier campaigns than they used to.

Virginia Heffernan

Hunter Biden’s Version of Sobriety Is Way Better Than Donald Trump’s

Hunter Biden, the son President Joe Biden, is seen during an event to celebrate the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic teams on the South Lawn of the White House.

Virginia Heffernan

Hunter Biden’s Version of Sobriety Is Way Better Than Donald Trump’s

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Is Trump Selling Himself Back His D.C. Hotel?

The president hits new heights of kleptocratic chicanery. Plus an update on the endangered “Sistine Chapel of the New Deal.”

Protesters leave messages in chalk as they demonstrated against Elon Musk and his extensive wealth following the launch of the SpaceX initial public offering on the Nasdaq.

Michael Tomasky

2028 Democrats Litmus Test: Billionaires, I’m Coming After Your Money

In short order, a fresh crop of candidates will be vying for our votes for the right to face the GOP presidential nominee. Here’s what we’ll be asking in return.

A pair of baby's feet, dangling in the air.

How Substance Use Became a Trojan Horse to Undermine Abortion Rights

A pair of baby's feet, dangling in the air.

How Substance Use Became a Trojan Horse to Undermine Abortion Rights

The Supreme Court Hands a Surprising Death Penalty Defeat to Alabama

The Supreme Court Hands a Surprising Death Penalty Defeat to Alabama

Activists with the Abolitionist Action Committee attend a rally outside of the U.S. Supreme Court Building in Washington, D.C.

The Supreme Court Hands a Surprising Death Penalty Defeat to Alabama

Activists with the Abolitionist Action Committee attend a rally outside of the U.S. Supreme Court Building in Washington, D.C.

The Supreme Court Hands a Surprising Death Penalty Defeat to Alabama