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The Art of Losing

Jeb Lund / Truthdig Apr 9, 2026 This week’s threatened genocide and failed ceasefire are grim signs of our new normal. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Courts & Law

Meet Harmeet Dhillon, Trump’s Likely Pick for Attorney General

Robert Reich / Substack Apr 9, 2026 She's now assistant AG for civil rights but is intent on reversing civil rights. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Courts & Law

Attacks on Mail-In Ballots Are an Attack on the Working Class

Sarah Anderson / Inequality.org Apr 8, 2026 Trump’s executive order to restrict voting by mail would raise the economic barriers to exercising a basic democratic right. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Military

The Terms of Iran’s Ceasefire Underscore War’s Strategic Blunders

Trita Parsi / Responsible Statecraft Apr 8, 2026 Trump’s failed use of force has blunted the credibility of American military threats, introducing an entirely new dynamic into the diplomatic track. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Politics

Trump’s Pledge: Cut Medicare and Medicaid to Pay for War

Dean Baker / Beat the Press Apr 7, 2026 Democrats should seize the opportunity to plaster the president's words wall to wall this election season as he says we simply can't afford health care when we need to pay for bombs. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Middle East

How Trump’s Easter Threat Enriches Iran

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Apr 6, 2026 Since Trump and Netanyahu launched their illegal war, Iran has likely made an incredible economic windfall and will continue to do so. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Social Justice

Mutual Aid Is a Lifeline for the Displaced in Lebanon

Mehk Chakraborty / Waging Nonviolence Apr 6, 2026 Fundraisers and volunteers are focused on initiatives outside the conventional shelter system, which is insufficient for a conflict that has displaced 20% of the population. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Opinion

For Top Dems, AIPAC Is a Box-Checking Exercise

Norman Solomon / Truthdig Apr 6, 2026 While distancing themselves from the powerful organization, most ‘28 presidential hopefuls are dodging profound questions about human rights and U.S. policy toward Israel. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Media

Trouble for Brendan Carr’s Nexstar MAGA Mega-Merger

Pete Tucker / FAIR Apr 3, 2026 A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order, pausing the merger after ruling it would “eliminate competition." Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Politics

Who’s the Biggest Money Behind the Throne?

Robert Reich / Substack Apr 3, 2026 The 2026 midterms are on track to set a new record for campaign spending by billionaires, deepening a doom loop of corruption. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Technology

Palantir’s ‘Workflow’ of AI-Directed Death

Matt Bivens / Truthdig Apr 3, 2026 A Pentagon presentation explains how a 'few clicks' with Project Maven finalizes target selection, which may have included an Iranian girls' elementary school. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

TD Column

Operation Enduring Stereotype

Jeb Lund / Truthdig Apr 2, 2026 Trump’s Iran speech may mark the moment he became America, forever, in the eyes of the world. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )