Politics
Gaza as a linchpin: 6 reasons why Netanyahu prolongs conflict in the Middle East
January 12, 2026Not just a military campaign, it holds together Netanyahu’s political survival, ideological project, and regional ambitions—one he wants to keep firmly in place.
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Trump says he’ll unleash Venezuela’s oil. But who wants it?
January 12, 2026As oil prices fall and demand nears a peak, exploiting Venezuela’s heavy crude reserves won’t be as easy as Trump thinks.
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End of year review shows who in Congress were most pro-labor
January 9, 2026Study shows deep partisan split at work all through 2025
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Union opposition rises as Trump plans indefinite Venezuelan takeover
January 8, 2026Growing number of unions challenge administration’s war policy against Venezuela.
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Philly’s Democratic machine feels heat from progressive candidates and working-class demands
January 8, 2026Democratic leaders in the city face a choice: Recognize the political trajectory of working-class voters and join in the movement—or be rolled over as it marches forward.
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