United States
America’s Unraveling on Screen
Filmmakers are increasingly registering, and, in turn, reflecting back at us from the silver screen, fears of a future defined by vigilantism, insurgencies and state violence. Films like “Civil War,” “The Order,” “Eddington” and “One Battle After Another” warn of what might follow the collapse of conventional politics.
The Return of Nuclear Cinema
Kathryn Bigelow’s latest film, “A House of Dynamite,” signals a revived concern with the risky realities of nuclear weapons — while the treaties meant to contain them are allowed to lapse and the memories of the devastation they can cause recede.
How Zohran Mamdani Made History
Zohran Mamdani’s historic election as New York’s first Muslim and South Asian mayor has energized the city. Centering working-class issues, inclusivity and community engagement, he built broad support despite facing Islamophobic attacks and media scrutiny, and his victory signals a transformative moment for progressive politics across America.
How Zohran Mamdani Rekindled My Faith in Politics
Zohran Mamdani’s impending win or loss is irrelevant to what his candidacy means to me: Even in this country’s darkest moments, there is always a chance that this American experiment in multiculturalism and democracy for all may not be doomed after all.
What Zohran Mamdani’s Campaign Says About the Quiet Erasure of Caste in US Politics
Caste, usually absent from U.S. local politics, has emerged as an issue in New York’s mayoral race, as Hindu temples become key campaigning sites. The contest has highlighted tensions between marginalized Dalit advocates and the influential Hindu right, revealing how South Asian caste hierarchies are influencing candidates’ strategies.
How To Kill Subversives and Get Away With It
America’s role in war crimes in Colombia decades ago may shed light on how far the Trump administration could go to subvert U.S. and international laws pertaining to the use of military force against civilians at home.
Inside the Battle To Win New York City’s Growing Hindu Bloc
Ahead of New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary, right-wing Hindu groups attacked Zohran Mamdani, a Muslim of Indian origin, as “anti-Hindu.” Despite their mobilization for his opponent Andrew Cuomo, Mamdani won decisively. Now he faces renewed resistance as rivals court Hindu voters — an increasingly powerful political bloc.