Iran has accused the Trump Administration of pushing “big lies” over its nuclear program and the January uprising against the Iranian regime, which saw security…
The Lesson Carter G. Woodson Still Has for America at 250
In 1926, Carter G. Woodson launched what was then called Negro History Week. It wasn’t meant as a celebration so much as a correction. Woodson…
Why Donald Trump Can’t Kill DEI
In the face of the Trump Administration’s concerted attack on DEI, advocates of equality might easily despair. That would be a mistake. Whether the acronym…
Why You Should Do More Things Alone
The first time I went to a ballet alone, I worried I’d remember the aloneness of the outing more than the performance itself. But I…
Finding Hope and Love in the Ruins of Sudan’s War
On April 15, 2023, war broke out in Sudan. Within hours, the fighting had engulfed Khartoum, the capital, where my parents lived. Death, displacement, and…
What to Know About ‘Dalilah Law,’ Trump’s Proposal to Target Undocumented Immigrants’ Driver’s Licenses
During his State of the Union address, Donald Trump railed against “illegal aliens,” blaming them for America’s drug problems, corruption, and even traffic incidents. Citing…
Read Donald Trump’s Full State of the Union Speech
In his first State of the Union address of his second term, President Donald Trump on Tuesday faced down critics and broke a record for…
Trump Accuses Iran of Restarting ‘Sinister Ambitions’ to Develop Nuclear Weapons
As the U.S. amasses warships, bombers, and fighter jets within striking distance of Iran, President Donald Trump said Tuesday night that, despite the U.S. and…
In a Sea of Democratic Rebuttals, Spanberger Frames Affordability As the Party’s Path Back to Power
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger delivered a blunt rebuke of President Donald Trump’s first year back in office Tuesday night, accusing him of deepening an affordability…
Trump’s State of the Union—the Longest Ever—Struggled to Land its Points
This article is part of The D.C. Brief, TIME’s politics newsletter. Sign up here to get stories like this sent to your inbox. President Donald…