Hakeem Jeffries Finally Finds a Spine: Dem Leaders Rallied Against Extending Domestic Spy Law

Advocates welcomed centrist Democrats switching sides but warned against extending the spy law with or without Bill Pulte as spy chief. The post Hakeem Jeffries…

D.C. Mayor Candidates Are Fixating on Teen Hangouts — and Turning the Cops on Them

Kenyan McDuffie says D.C. must crack down to stave off the Trump administration. Janeese Lewis George argues that plays into Trump's hand. The post D.C.…

The Right’s “Election Fraud” Cry for Midterms Previewed in Primaries

Spencer Pratt’s pratfall in LA, Graham Platner’s victory, prediction markets, and other takeaways from the California and Maine primary elections. The post The Right’s “Election…

The future of Asian finance may be built in local currencies

The global financial system is entering a period of profound transformation. Geopolitical tensions, supply chain realignments and increasingly volatile capital flows have exposed the vulnerabilities…

Taiwan opposition leader seeks to maintain US defence cooperation

The leader of Taiwan’s main opposition party said Friday she hopes to maintain engagement with the United States on the island’s defense capabilities, speaking on…

UNCLOS conciliation gives Cambodia, Thailand a just path to peace

On June 2, Cambodia initiated compulsory conciliation proceedings with Thailand under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). We did so to…

Foxtel’s cunning plan to break Nine Entertainment on NRL footy rights

The biggest game in Australian sport right now isn’t being played on any field. It’s the fight for NRL broadcast rights between Nine Entertainment and…

News Wrap: Judge orders Trump’s name from Kennedy Center

News Wrap: Judge says Kennedy Center must remove Trump's name by Friday deadline

Springsteen on critical patriotism and the power of protest

Bruce Springsteen on 'critical patriotism' and the power of protest music

Remembering painter David Hockney and his artistic legacy

Remembering revolutionary painter David Hockney and his artistic legacy

Gaza’s students strive to learn despite shattered schools

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UFC at White House spotlights Trump’s partnership with White

White House UFC event spotlights Trump’s decades-long partnership with Dana White

‘Definitely different’: AI robot cleaners leave the lab for China’s living rooms

By Emily Wang Beijing cleaner Lin Meiqiong found her work a little easier the day she was paired with an unlikely new colleague — a…

Patrick Mahomes Compares Iconic Football Movies To Real Life

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Bring Back Analog Sex

This story originally appeared in The Stranger’s 2026 Queer Issue. Illustrations by Lisa Czech We hate our phones. We hate your phone. We want all…

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