We need what James Talarico is selling - Heather Digby Parton - We need what James Talarico is selling - Heather Digby Parton - He speaks movingly about hope and love — and taking on our broken economy and politics

1 hour ago

How poverty is fueling Trumpism - Chauncey DeVega - How poverty is fueling Trumpism - Chauncey DeVega - Economic insecurity — and a lack of empathy — serves MAGA's ends

3 hours ago

Political violence is part of US history -- Maurizio Valsania -- From the beginning, America has settled political disputes with extreme violence

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Weeknight fries, fully loaded -- Ashlie D. Stevens -- Crispy, cheesy, saucy — and endlessly customizable — loaded fries turn weeknight dinners into indulgent joy

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GOP divided after Charlie Kirk's killing -- Sophia Tesfaye -- Even a traumatic assassination can't stop the right's infighting

22 hours ago

Pete Hegseth's wife plays his babysitter -- Amanda Marcotte -- The defense secretary's third wife has a shocking amount of power

23 hours ago

The charity case that was the 2025 Emmys -- Melanie McFarland -- A night of satisfying wins and worthy surprises was dragged down by a bumbling host committed to a tasteless bit

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Miller vows vengeance for Kirk -- Garrett Owen -- The senior Trump adviser made his vow to JD Vance, while speaking on Kirk's podcast

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"Avenge Charlie's death": Fox News' Watters says to prepare for "war" following Kirk assassination -- Watters: Avenge Charlie Kirk's death -- Alex Galbraith -- The Fox News host called for "increased pressure" on "rats" who were "at war" with the conservative movement

4 days ago

Trump's stain on America may be permanent -- Trump's stain may be permanent -- Brian Karem -- Panicked by the Epstein "hoax" he can't explain away, the president declares war on his own country

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Why is it so hard to stop Donald Trump? -- Chauncey DeVega -- More than ever, we need to understand the reasons for his political survival

2 days ago

Even Leavitt can't spin the joke check to Epstein from "DJTrump" -- Leavitt can't spin the Epstein "check" -- Amanda Marcotte -- The press secretary's feeble deflection can't hide the experiences of multiple women

2 days ago

MAGA's plan for a white Christian America is unfolding before our eyes -- MAGA wants a white Christian America -- Heather Digby Parton -- Their ambitions were on full display at the National Conservatism Conference

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Trump commits Guard troops to Memphis -- Alex Galbraith -- If you hate your opponents enough, you'll put boots wherever they vote. That's how troops got to Memphis.

15 hours ago

Democrats cling to bipartisan solutions -- Tatyana Tandanpolie -- Trump and the GOP are more radical than ever, but some Democrats still think they can work together

23 hours ago

Mourning follows fatal ICE stop -- Garrett Owen -- Residents of the Chicagoland suburb of Franklin Park grieved over the death of Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez

18 hours ago

Brits condemn Musk's "dangerous" remarks -- Garrett Owen -- "You either fight back or you die," Musk told tens of thousands of right-wing protesters over the weekend

22 hours ago

Mich. Dems want fines for election lies - Hayley Harding - Votebeat - Mich. Dems want fines for election lies - Hayley Harding - Votebeat - But some fear how such a law would be enforced

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America is becoming numb to violence -- Heather Digby Parton -- Donald Trump is incapable of showing us our better angels

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After Kirk's murder, dark days lie ahead -- Jason Kyle Howard -- Something is profoundly broken in America — and we're all at risk

4 days ago

Maher rejects MAGA's Kirk shooter claims -- Alex Galbraith -- The HBO host pushed back against the idea that the motive of Charlie Kirk's alleged shooter was clear

1 day ago

Divorce, "Downton Abbey" style -- Melanie McFarland -- Divorce, "Downton Abbey" style -- Melanie McFarland -- The final chapter of Julian Fellowes' high society fantasy examines what it takes for a divorcée to make a comeback

18 hours ago

The 2025 Emmys winners list -- Alex Galbraith -- Owen Cooper becomes the youngest-ever winner of a supporting actor Emmy for his work on "Adolescence"

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Stephen Colbert's satisfying Emmys win -- Alex Galbraith -- Colbert delivered a joint eulogy for his show and a pep talk for America, quoting Prince in the process

21 hours ago

"Hacks" star's purse calls for ceasefire -- Alex Galbraith -- Meg Stalter's red carpet look called for an end to the war in Gaza

1 day ago

Concert highlights Pope Leo's vision -- CK Smith -- Vatican's historic concert blends genres from hip-hop to classical, signaling a new era of openness and engagement

1 day ago

Charlie Sheen's consequence-free life -- Melanie McFarland -- Netflix's gaze at the star's years of drug-fueled "winning" explains America's weakness for cults of personality

3 days ago

The immortal influence of Little Edie -- Andi Zeisler -- "Grey Gardens" turns 50, but Edith Bouvier Beale's inspiration on fashion and queer culture never ages

4 days ago

Twins turn Beatles fixation into stardom -- Nicole Michael -- Blac Rabbit talks going from busking to sharing the stage with Lenny Kravitz on "Everything Fab Four"

4 days ago

Food stamps, redefined by red states -- Francesca Giangiulio -- Republican governors push to ban soda and candy from SNAP. Critics call it political, not practical

1 month ago

Return to the office, done right -- Nina Jagannathan -- Why some companies insist on employees returning and how data-driven strategies make it beneficial

1 month ago

How much to tip for 1 coffee, delivered? -- Joy Saha -- A woman's coffee order was cancelled by her driver over what he believed was an insufficient $3.50 tip

1 month ago

The financial therapist will see you now -- Melanie Lockert -- If the latest headlines are stressing you out, there's someone you can talk to — at a price

1 month ago

Why women are wary of the AI rush -- Andi Zeisler -- Why women are wary of the AI rush -- Andi Zeisler -- New technology has always been used against women. Why should we trust artificial intelligence not to be?

1 month ago

Welcome to the club. That'll be $200K -- Esther Luz -- Fees can cost six figures, and the waitlists stretch for months. But the exclusivity keeps them humming

2 months ago

How to protect yourself from solar scams -- Vanessa McGrady -- For many, solar power makes sense. But some big companies are preying on people with expensive plans

1 month ago

Meme coins: Fun hobby or wild gamble? -- Daria Solovieva -- The digital tokens started as internet memes, but investors are increasingly in on the joke

1 month ago

Satellites are censoring the stars -- Carlyn Zwarenstein -- With satellite numbers skyrocketing over the next few years, the time to grasp the implications is now

1 month ago

Think twice before a parasite cleanse -- Elizabeth Hlavinka -- Science is still figuring out the gut microbiome. It's a breeding ground for misinformation

1 month ago

Creatures of the night, unite -- Carlyn Zwarenstein -- Dark sky proponents mull the rights of nature to battle light pollution. Here's how it would work

2 months ago

Humans think — AI, not so much -- Carlyn Zwarenstein -- New research is revealing how specialized neurons give our brains an edge artificial intelligence can only dream of

1 month ago

Why the internet is obsessed with crabs -- Carlyn Zwarenstein -- Does carcinization mean humans will one day grow pincers? Not exactly, but the concept is still fascinating

1 month ago

Why gulls don't deserve the hate - Brianna Grant - Why gulls don't deserve the hate - Brianna Grant - There's a lot we get wrong about our least favorite seabirds

1 month ago

Maybe don't anthropomorphize octopuses -- Elizabeth Hlavinka -- Seeing ourselves in animals could limit what we find out about them. Not seeing ourselves in them could, too

1 month ago

Supplements shouldn't be this complex -- Elizabeth Hlavinka -- Poor regulation, conflicting recommendations and biased research have made nutritional supplements a minefield

1 month ago

Chasing Spain through tomato bread -- Howie Southworth -- Chasing Spain through tomato bread -- Howie Southworth -- In Spain, pan con tomate is more than bread and tomato. City by city, it became my compass, whispering lessons

22 hours ago

Tailgate foods that hold up on game day -- Francesca Giangiulio -- From bean salad to walking tacos, these dishes stay tasty all day long. No coagulated dips or cold burgers here

22 hours ago

Why I crave the sourest bite -- Joy Saha -- Some find sour unbearable. Others, like me, can't get enough — and science is finally beginning to explain why

2 days ago

McDonald's is chasing the bargain eater -- Joy Saha -- McDonald's revives its discount menu, hoping to lure back consumers feeling the pinch of rising prices

1 day ago

School lunch debt: A fairy tale -- Ashlie D. Stevens -- Local "hero" stories hide the real problem as some families now face collections over unpaid school lunch debt

4 days ago

The best way to meal prep -- Ashlie D. Stevens -- Forget slogging through sad weekly leftovers. Try a quarterly Big Prep Day, instead

6 days ago

Cracker Barrel halts restaurant remodels -- Joy Saha -- "You've shared your voices in recent weeks not just on our logo, but also on our restaurants," the company said

5 days ago

Coca-Cola walks the MAHA tightrope -- Ashlie D. Stevens -- Coke and other food giants have acquiesced to token reforms under Trump — but are lobbying hard against real change

8 days ago

My awkward adventure on a seniors cruise -- Katelyn Doyle -- On my solo research trip I ended up isolated, injured and curious about the men paid to charm older women at sea

2 months ago

Frozen cup: Summer for just a quarter -- D. Watkins -- Made by my babysitter Boo Boo, frozen cups were more important to my childhood summers than the sun

1 month ago

Help! My therapist is on vacation -- Susan Shapiro -- "If I'd known it would be so helpful, I might have shrunk around sooner"

1 month ago

Please tell me about your delayed flight -- Sarah Hunter Simanson -- I used to believe travel delay stories were dull — but now I can see their silver lining

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