Politics

Is Mojtaba Khamenei Dead?

The office of Iran’s supreme leader has fallen quiet, fueling uncertainty in a country with decisions to make.

Life Inside Iran, 6 Months Into the War

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AOC only admits 'Woke 1' was crazy because it stopped working

In Focus delivers deeper coverage of the political, cultural, and ideological issues shaping America. Published daily by senior writers and experts, these in-depth pieces go beyond the headlines to give readers the full picture. You can find our full list of In Focus pieces here.

Darline Graham Is Not Her Brother

Thrown into office and an unexpected campaign, she is running on her brother’s legacy—but making clear that she’s different.

Pro-Flock conservatives ignore the potential for state tyranny

Sir Roger Daltrey famously said, “I’ll get on my knees and pray we don’t get fooled again.”

I once saw Enes Kanter speak truth to power. Now he only punches down

Nearly a decade after I watched him defy Erdoğan at great personal cost, the ex-NBA player is using his hard-won freedom to turn transgender people into a punchline

Feminism for a World on Fire by Natasha Walter review

A writer and activist links the climate crisis to battles for justice around the world in this vital book

The Great Dictator by Matthew Sweet review

An excellent, compassionate biography of the wildly prolific romantic novelist

‘Why isn’t there hip-hop in 3/4 time?’: the groups reinventing a Polish folk dance for the modern age

The oberek is a traditional dance beloved of state folk ensembles – but a new generation of musicians is reconfiguring its music into wild new forms, merging folk steps with electronics and the sound of Chicago footwork

Is Trump’s Kim Jong Un Love Affair One-Sided?

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Canadians do not seek a trade war – but neither will we be bullied by Donald Trump

A fundamental rupture in the values that have united North America is not a problem that can be wished away: this is a warning to the western alliance

Academia’s Problem Is Bigger Than Tenure’s Decline

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