They were a disaster when Harry Truman forced them on federal workers—but at least he demanded loyalty to the United States, not to the president himself.

Tracing the leftist icon’s influence on the history of the United States

The world’s richest man teamed up with AfD leader Alice Weidel to amplify a deranged lie about Adolf Hitler.

“Hons and Rebels” might easily be mistaken for a freewheeling memoir of aristocratic life. It’s also a study of intense ideological conflict in a family.

Where some celebrated the triumph of liberal capitalism in the 1990s, Hobsbawm saw a failed dream.

There is still no community note on Musk’s A.I.-generated image of Kamala Harris.

Donald Trump’s running mate praised a book riddled with conspiracy theories and calling to “crush” non-Republicans.

Donald Trump’s strongman image is a plus for many voters.

Florida Republicans have introduced a new bill that could require kindergarteners to learn about the “threat of communism.”

Not all Asians are the same dude.

A new ad goes after the Texas senator for caring more about the Barbie movie than his own constituents.

The movie’s producers are “endangering our national security,” claimed one lawmaker.

She’s a Communist. He’s just Ken.

Mark Robinson made the declaration at the far-right Moms for Liberty summit.

In the wake of economic crises, liberal democracies proved most adept at imposing austerity.

The Russian president’s invasion of Ukraine is part of his broader mission to undo the late Soviet premier’s entire legacy.

No one understood political battle lines better than a Communist politician from Sardinia.

Lea Ypi’s memoir recounts Albania’s troubled transition to democracy.

The last decade’s cycle of uprisings and protests has demonstrated more than a confrontation with white supremacy; it has been the most explosive articulation of a crisis in Black politics.

An elaborate secret life was a necessity for children’s author Louise Fitzhugh.