Oct 15, 2026
Mother Jones updates homepage with Max Miller investigation
What changed
- The main headline story was changed from Elon Musk's disinformation risk to an investigation into Representative Max Miller.
- New top stories were added regarding faith in the midterms, Cornell fraternity lawsuits, and EPA methane rules.
- The "More Top Stories" section was updated with reports on a Russian bot farm rumor and a lawsuit involving an abortion-pill stunt.
- The Staff Blog was updated with new posts about data centers and ICE lawsuits.
- The navigation menu item "Gender + Sexuality" was shortened to "Gender."
Why it matters
The site has refreshed its primary editorial focus, moving from disinformation risks to a specific political investigation. This indicates a shift in their current content priority and lead story.