This is Trump's America. There's Only One Winner Here.
This is Trump's America, where the people cheer their own exclusion and call it victory. In the end, there was only ever going to be one winner.
Politics
Democracy Dies in a Rebrand
Democracy doesn’t die in darkness—it dies in a rebrand, as watchdogs are neutered into lapdogs
Can the SEC Crack Musk’s Political Shield?
The SEC’s case against Musk asks a troubling question: can financial laws withstand the influence of a billionaire with political clout?
Flags at Full Staff, Discourse at Half-Mast: How Trump’s Inauguration Turned Protocol into Protest
The battle over flag protocol during Trump’s inauguration shows how hollow symbols have become potent weapons in America’s endless culture war.
Wildfires, Droughts, and a Broken Accord: The 1.5°C Reckoning
The dream of limiting global warming to 1.5°C has given way to the harsh reality of inaction and broken promises.
Why Populist Movements Like Maga Are Doomed to Eat Their Own
The Maga movement’s coalition of anti-globalists and libertarian tech billionaires was never built to last.
The End of Accountability? Trump’s Sentencing and the Future of Governance
A sentenced felon poised to retake the presidency has faced zero consequences for his crimes. Here's what that means.