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The whole world holds its breath

When the media cover war

The Garland Fund was not a typical foundation, but its history shows the potential role philanthropy can play in moments of rising authoritarianism—and the tensions inherent in that role.

The democracy question

It is difficult to estimate the White House’s off-the-books revenue. There’s no comprehensive public accounting of this money, only dubious assertions from administration officials and President Trump’s social media posts. He is raking in billions.

As Black History Month begins, let us rise to this moment again. Let us take stock of what has made the Black community the backbone of movements that strengthen democracy.

Americans took to the streets to defend their neighbors in the nineteenth century, too.

The murders of Pretti and Good. Venezuela. ICE occupation. In 2026, the wannabe dictator and his stooges are committing even more blatant crimes, aiming to divert attention from old crimes, sabotage the upcoming elections and avert accountability.

The difficulty of amending the Constitution does not mean that it is a flawed and outdated relic of a distant past.