The latest writing, opinions, essays and stories from 2026.
Newest pieces appear first.
Each month features a special featured piece.
FEATURED PIECE
Charlie Kirk thrived in a space where politics met outrage, where the left and right collided in public confrontation. For young people, he became not just a voice but a leader. The scale of grief reflects that.
WORTH READING THIS MONTH ON MADHATTERPRESS
From the commentary essays in the “Unfiltered Corner”, find out what the Unpopular Opinion was all about
From “On Screen,” find out how Major Richard Winters remained calm under pressure to be a revered leader. Band of Brothers Essay: Richard Winters: Leadership
Find out what Seven Years means to me with this essay from the “Writers Room.”
MORE FROM 2026
July: Theme - `Memories'
June: Theme - `Friends & Friendships'
WORTH READING THIS MONTH
2026 Op-Eds – Why we need to stop treating friends as extras.
MORE FROM JUNE
May: Theme - `Travel`
WORTH READING THIS MONTH
Breaking News…Everyone is an Expert
2026 Op-Eds – Airports: Where common sense goes to die.
MORE FROM MAY
Top Gun – 40 years anniversary article
April: Theme - 'Hobbies'
WORTH READING THIS MONTH
2026 Medical Rarity – The breast cancer scare that was thankfully just a scare.
MORE FROM APRIL
March: Theme - 'Family'
WORTH READING THIS MONTH
Before the Internet – Were we kinder people?
2026 Op-Eds – Stop romanticising the perfect family
MORE FROM MARCH
