Laila Petrie, Jen Christiansen, Amanda Hobbs
Maia Szalavitz
Iranian officials warn that U.S. participation in an attack will imperil any chance of the nuclear deal President Trump is still interested in pursuing.
The G.O.P. proposal would salvage some tax credits and phase out others more slowly, making up some of the cost with deeper Medicaid cuts than the House bill.
What has happened during the last 50 years that would have surprised most American Jews in 1975? What challenges lie ahead?
THE NEW ATLANTIS MAGAZINE (June 16, 2025): The latest issue features ‘The Lonely Neighborhood’…
U.S. housing policy claims to promote homeownership. Instead, it encourages high prices, sprawl, and NIMBYism.
From the Industrial Revolution to the pill to AI girlfriends, technology is unbundling what used to be marriage’s package deal.
A new alliance between tech and the family?
Trump, always attracted to playing the role of the strongman, is even more inclined than he was in his first term to misuse the military for his own political gratification. By Ruth Marcus
As protests against Trump’s immigration raids spread nationwide, a crowd gathered in lower Manhattan—complete with bullhorns, balloons, and a toy doughnut to bait the cops. By Adam Iscoe
Even before Musk fell out with Donald Trump, the agency’s projected savings had plummeted. But he nevertheless managed to inflict lasting damage to the federal government. By Benjamin Wallace-Wells
Israel said it had struck the elite Quds Force. The claim, which could not be immediately confirmed, came as Iranian missiles killed at least eight in Israel.
Both countries have little incentive to stop and no obvious route to outright victory. Much depends on President Trump.
The suspect was captured late Sunday after a two-day manhunt that put the state on edge. He was charged with second-degree murder in the attacks.
THE BRUSSELS REVIEW (June 15, 2025): The Summer 2025 issue of The Brussels Review offers a captivating blend of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry, showcasing diverse voices and narratives. On its evocative cover, Ximena Maldonado Sánchez’s vibrant artwork, Terracotta, beautifully sets the tone for a collection defined by profound emotional depth and artistic exploration. You can also read a review of her work or listen to her journey in our new podcast: Call To The Editor on Spotify.
The issue opens with Sonnet Mondal’s poetic reflections, drawing readers into nuanced meditations on memory, loss, and heritage. His pieces, including “Fragments of Life,” “The Biscuit Factory,” “The Bridge at Midnight,” and “Grandpa’s Veranda,” evoke a poignant sense of nostalgia and the passage of time.
In nonfiction, Gaye Brown’s introspective essay “Some Gifts” elegantly probes the complex nature of generosity, intertwining personal anecdotes with thoughtful philosophical insights. Similarly, Sue Tong’s “Father in the Photograph” and Gina Elia’s “Show and Tell” offer deeply personal explorations that resonate universally, inviting readers to reflect on their own histories and relationships.
The fiction selection is particularly compelling, headlined by Patrick ten Brink’s imaginative and thought-provoking “The Word Thief.” Brink masterfully blends elements of mystery and fantasy to craft a tale that explores the profound power of language and memory. Beatriz Seelaender’s “Motion Picture Sickness” adds a clever and satirical dimension, examining fame, identity, and morality through the lens of contemporary pop culture with sharp humor and keen observations.
Louis Kummerer’s intriguingly titled “A Founding Father’s Guide to Contingency Planning” provides both historical nuance and sharp social commentary, while Charles Wilkinson’s “Hayden in March” and Danila Botha’s “Like Freedom or Fear” explore psychological landscapes with acute sensitivity and emotional authenticity.
Technofascists are moving fast to break democracy.
Silicon Valley moguls are creating regulation-free, crypto-based “network states.” And hoping to gobble up land near you.
Tech bros and “trads” are pushing women to have more babies. Just as long as they’re the right kind of women.
Elon Musk believes autism makes him superhuman. Just don’t call it that.
The police are searching for a 57-year-old man after the killings of a Democratic state lawmaker and her husband, and the separate shooting of a state senator and his wife.
Threats and violent acts have become part of the political landscape, still shocking but somehow not so surprising.
Israel and Iran were assessing the damage from a wave of attacks. Israeli jets bombarded Tehran overnight, while Iran launched ballistic missiles.
JACOBIN MAGAZINE (June 14, 2025): The latest issue features ‘Speculation’ – The house always wins…
“In every stock-jobbing swindle everyone knows that some time or other the crash must come, but everyone hopes that it may fall on the head of his neighbor, after he himself has caught the shower of gold and placed it in safety.”
— Karl Marx, Capital: A Critique of Political Economy (1867)
“Along with a lot of worthless nonsense, the bubbles of the 1920s gave us some durable housing, highways, and a radio broadcasting infrastructure.”
John Maynard Keynes warned that when real investment becomes the by-product of speculation, the result is often disaster. But it’s hard to tell where one ends and the other begins.
Why the modern financial sector is better at extracting rents than funding the future.
The gaming industry is turning every smartphone into a casino — and it’s destroying more lives than ever.
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