Persons of Interest
How Andy Kim Took On New Jersey’s Political Machine
In his bid for the Senate, the third-term congressman had to overcome a challenge from the state’s First Lady—and a Democratic Party system that favors the powers that be.
Boston’s Mayor Makes Friends—and Enemies—with Her Focus on Housing
In one of the country’s most expensive cities, Michelle Wu is pursuing ambitious policies intended to reverse inequality and a declining population.
The Problem with Defining Antisemitism
Kenneth Stern helped write a definition now endorsed by more than forty countries. Why does he believe it’s causing harm?
One of the Last Abortion Doctors in Indiana
Caitlin Bernard is risking her career, and her safety, to care for pregnant patients.
Sarah Isgur’s Majority Report
On “Advisory Opinions,” the lawyer and former Trump Administration spokesperson argues that the Supreme Court is good, even—or especially—in its current incarnation.
Barbara Lee’s Antiwar Campaign for the Senate
In California’s crowded primary, can a longtime congresswoman sell her progressive ideals to the mainstream?
The Billionaire Hotel Heir—and Progressive Hero?
As the governor of Illinois, J. B. Pritzker has managed to unstick a dysfunctional state government while pushing through an unapologetically liberal agenda. Can his strategy work on a national level?
How Jane McAlevey Transformed the Labor Movement
The renowned organizer and theorist has a terminal-cancer diagnosis. But she has long been fighting the clock.
A Russian Journalist’s Pained Love for Her Country
In a new book, Elena Kostyuchenko attempts to work through how she missed—or, rather, failed to adequately react to—Russia’s descent into fascism.
What if We’re Thinking About Inflation All Wrong?
Isabella Weber’s heterodox ideas about government price controls are transforming policy in the United States and across Europe.