Notes for Next Time
Lessons of a lifetime doing progressive journalism and politics
latest
Aftermath: War’s On
What are the implications for our new endless war in the Middle East?
Come October, Israelis Will Vote on Rule by Netanyahu
Replacing him, however, may require having an Arab party in the government, which is anathema to many Israelis.
read more
Appeasing Trump Is a Futile Sugar High
How the American Diabetes Association tried to hide a critical editorial published in its own journal—to no avail
The Un-Mysterious Case of the Socialist Surge
The solution is hiding in plain view.
Maine’s Three Likely Replacements for Graham Platner
Troy Jackson, Shenna Bellows, and Nirav Shah all bring different qualities to a showdown with Susan Collins.
The Dangerous Myth of Flexibility
Uber and Lyft insist it benefits their drivers. In actuality, it benefits Uber and Lyft.
watch and listen
Organized Money: How to Think About AI (with Cory Doctorow)
AI might just be useful once we get through the huckster phase.
Organized Money: How States Can Regulate Big Oil
California is showing a way forward in an equitable energy marketplace.
Organized Money: Meta Is Dying
Tech zombies trap users and vendors—then scam for cash to the bitter end.
FROM THE MAGAZINE
Two Simple Steps Toward De-MAGAfication
A big reason why Trump II is so much worse than the first time is that the world’s richest man bought Twitter and turned it into a fascist cesspit.
Encircling the Royalists
Democrats finally show up to the class war.
Indiana’s Private Equity Power Play
The mother lode of utility buyouts just landed on Hoosiers’ doorstep. Regulators have no say over whether the deal goes through.
In Case You Missed It
Maine Democrats Poised to Run a Convention for Senate
The state party has apparently decided that any process that didn’t allow voters to get a say would be fatally compromised.
When in Doubt, Moderates Veer Left
Haley Stevens espoused progressive ideas in last night’s Michigan Senate debate. That’s a familiar pattern.
The Great AI Repricing Isn’t Going Well
Companies are backing off on their AI spending. Because investors have made such big bets on AI coming to fruition, that’s a big problem.
Not All Nepo Babies Are Trumps
DSCC chair’s 22-year-old son strikes it big in pursuit of further gamifying finance.
The Meat Industry’s Tireless Effort to Keep Live Pigs in Coffins
The Save Our Bacon Act, which would override hundreds of state food safety laws, has triggered bipartisan revulsion. But the pork industry wants it so they can keep confining pigs.
Something went wrong. Please refresh the page and/or try again.
Support this reporting
Subscribe to our newsletter
Be the first to know about breaking news, articles, and updates.
Today on tap: commentary on the daily news
Notes for Next Time
Lessons of a lifetime doing progressive journalism and politics
The Un-Mysterious Case of the Socialist Surge
The solution is hiding in plain view.
culture
The Internet and Its Discontents
One young woman claims to know what is wrong with girls today: They need to turn to the right.
News Influencers and Gen Z Are Reshaping News
Gen Z increasingly relies on influencers for news and information—but the quality is all over the place.
Archiving Joy
At the National Public Housing Museum in Chicago, the past is alive and fighting.
