The Age of Revenge

Once upon a brief time, there was consensus around social progress. But the backlash began almost immediately—and has been with us ever since.

By Ellen Fitzpatrick

Winter 2026, No. 79 – 13 MIN READ

What’s Behind DHS's Abuses

DHS was created with a civil rights office to prevent the abuses we’re seeing now. Funny thing—Trump shut it down.

By Margo Schlanger

April 7, 2025, 3:47 pm – 7 MIN READ

Mr. Moral Authority

John Lewis wasn’t much of a legislator. But he was still one of the most revered Congress members of his era.

By Marion Orr

Winter 2025, No. 75 – 15 MIN READ

The Most Dangerous Law in America

The Insurrection Act is a nuclear bomb hidden in the United States code, giving presidents unimaginable emergency power. No President has abused it. Yet.

By Joseph Nunn

Summer 2024, No. 73 – 27 MIN READ