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'
FEATURED FOR JUNE
WORTH READING THIS MONTH
2026 Op-Eds – Why we need to stop treating friends as extras.
2026 Ink & Inspiration – An email for you all
MORE FROM JUNE
May: Theme - `Travel`
FEATURED FOR MAY
WORTH READING THIS MONTH
2026 Op-Eds – Airports: Where common sense goes to die.
Top Gun – 40 years anniversary article
MORE FROM MAY
April: Theme - 'Hobbies'
FEATURED FOR APRIL
WORTH READING THIS MONTH
2026 Medical Rarity – The breast cancer scare that was thankfully just a scare.
MORE FROM APRIL
March: Theme - 'Family'
FEATURED FOR MARCH
Before the Internet – Were we kinder people?
WORTH READING THIS MONTH
2026 Op-Eds – Stop romanticising the perfect family
MORE FROM MARCH
February: Theme - 'Love'
FEATURED FOR FEBRUARY
The Age of Victimhood – Where Suffering Becomes an Identity
WORTH READING THIS MONTH
Valentines Day is a performance and I’m opting out.
MORE FROM FEBRUARY
2026 Ink & Inspiration – Charlie Kirk said ‘read 100 books.’
