The Stony Dark Within

This is the 150th anniversary of Rilke’s birth. Or, you might say, the 99th anniversary of his death. I asked a small group of students if they knew of

A Supreme Court Win Didn’t Free Richard Glossip. But This Judge Could.

A year since his legal victory — and after six judges recused themselves — Richard Glossip is asking a new trial judge to release him from jail.

A tough Supreme Court hearing brings little clarity on Line 5 pipeline’s fate

Michigan has been trying to shut down the controversial Line 5 pipeline since 2019. A technical question before the court may seal its fate.

Democrats Should Never Again Rise to Trump’s Anti-Trans Bait

Democrats stayed seated as Trump attacked trans kids at the State of the Union. With midterms coming, there’s more where that came from.

What Do We Do With the Dems Who Backed Genocide In Gaza?

Before Democrats can articulate a more humane foreign policy, they need to reckon with the mortal sin of the genocide in Gaza.

Thanks to Trump, Xi Has Time on His Side With Taiwan

Beijing is less likely to risk an invasion while Trump is facilitating its pressure campaign against Taipei.

Ukraine’s Strikes on Russian Energy Have Two Targets

Targeting oil infrastructure that recalcitrant Hungary relies on lets Kyiv hit two birds with one drone.

Rambling Man: Trump’s State of the Union

Akela Lacy, Jessica Washington, and Jordan Uhl on Trump’s speech and the Democratic Party’s response.