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Margo Price's fury meets the moment - Caryn Rose - Margo Price's fury meets the moment - Caryn Rose - Price reflects on reviving songs by Woody Guthrie, Bob Dylan and Blaze Foley for "Days of Unrest"
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Start the party with crackers - Ashlie D. Stevens - Start the party with crackers - Ashlie D. Stevens - Spiced Saltines, savory Ritz granola and cacio e pepe oyster crackers make the case.4 hours ago
NATO's summit of love that wasn't -- Heather Digby Parton -- From threats against Greenland to verbal gaffes, Donald Trump's behavior in Ankara raises tensions — and concerns2 hours ago
Trump's slow dismantling of elections -- Chauncey DeVega -- The administration has shifted from a shock-and-awe strategy to a patient, grinding war on American democracy2 hours ago
Graham death sparks conspiracy theories -- Sophia Tesfaye -- The FBI director's social media post stokes MAGA's speculation6 hours ago
There were two Lindsey Grahams -- Jason Kyle Howard -- The late South Carolina senator was a master at compartmentalization and denial8 hours ago
It's time to reclaim the Luddite -- Andi Zeisler -- Big Tech looted our attention. Getting it back means rethinking the world offline1 day ago
New DHS boss, same old lies -- Amanda Marcotte -- A fatal ICE shooting in Houston shows Markwayne Mullin is just a male Kristi Noem1 day ago
Taylor Swift's wedding proves AOC right: There are no good billionaires -- Taylor Swift shows: no good billionaires -- Amanda Marcotte -- The pop star built an empire on relatability until she became part of the ultra-rich5 days ago
"Where's Mitch McConnell?" mystery exposes media failures -- "Where's Mitch?" exposes media failures -- Brian Karem -- The lack of hard news about the Kentucky senator's condition shows the sad state of contemporary journalism2 days ago
The sex ed icon who won't go quietly -- Coleman Spilde -- In "Bang My Box: The Robin Byrd Story," the sex-positive cable TV siren makes the case for aging loudly and proudly3 days ago
Maine Senate race may pivot on abortion - Shefali Luthra, Grace Panetta - The 19th - Democrats say Collins' actions undermine her stated support for reproductive rights4 hours ago
Judge: Trump's IRS settlement was sham -- Alex Galbraith -- Judge Kathleen Williams said that the case flouted constitutional restrictions against self-dealing23 hours ago
Haitians migrants get brief reprieve -- Tatyana Tandanpolie -- USCIS extended work authorizations for Haitian TPS holders as fight plays out in court1 day ago
ICE involved in another fatal shooting -- Russell Payne -- The Biddeford shooting comes just a week after a Texas man was killed by ICE officers1 day ago
Marco Rubio's far-left terrorism crusade -- Heather Digby Parton -- Marco Rubio's far-left terrorism crusade -- Heather Digby Parton -- Often seen as the administration's sole adult, the secretary's actions are an alarming sign for the post-Trump GOP2 hours ago
Trump's economic war on Black America -- Chauncey DeVega -- The president says he loves "my African Americans." His policies tell a different story1 day ago
My subway ride with white supremacists -- Roswell Encina -- Surrounded by masked Patriot Front members on the DC Metro, I considered what it means to be an American3 days ago
Platner was "electable" until he wasn't - Grace Panetta - The 19th - Graham Platner's implosion shows difference between masculinity and electability1 day ago
GTA VI casts a shadow over gaming -- Troy Farah -- GTA VI casts a shadow over gaming -- Troy Farah -- The most anticipated release in gaming history could set the tone for a troubled industry4 hours ago
"Gail Daughtry" is absurdism done right -- Coleman Spilde -- David Wain's surreal spin on "The Wizard of Oz" is full of high-concept, laugh-a-minute bits when we need them most1 day ago
We can handle a grown-up "Little House" -- Melanie McFarland -- A new adaptation of the beloved tales maintains the frontier fantasy while looking at who really pays for progress2 days ago
Damon: We won't see another "Odyssey" -- Alex Galbraith -- The actor said movies like Christopher Nolan's upcoming epic were a casualty of studios' "risk aversion"1 day ago
Xiu Xiu channels the sound of Eraserhead -- Kelly McClure -- Keeping the music of David Lynch alive, Jamie Stewart's new tribute album puts us back in the radiator3 days ago
Taylor, Travis and the cone of silence -- Andi Zeisler -- Fans and haters alike are flummoxed by the pop star's insistence on post-nuptial privacy4 days ago
Why the Emmys snubbed your favorite show -- Melanie McFarland -- Major industry award pageants rarely take our feelings into account, but Emmy voters are predictable in some ways5 days ago
Wall Street wants to change 401(k) rules -- Paul Kiel -- - ProPublica -- It could put your retirement at risk.5 days ago
The trademark wars of influencer culture -- Andi Zeisler -- From "Hot Girl Walk" to "Hot Girls Read," girlboss creators are weaponizing trademark law6 days ago
Is Summerween really a thing? -- Andi Zeisler -- How a one-off gag from a cult-favorite Disney cartoon became a case study of year-round holiday consumerism13 days ago
House money exchanges shape who wins -- Mayank Kejriwal -- - The Conversation -- Some of the most revealing money moves happen inside Congress itself8 days ago
How private equity destroyed bowling -- Andi Zeisler -- How private equity destroyed bowling -- Andi Zeisler -- A class-action suit against Lucky Strike Entertainment is a sad coda to the end of bowling1 day ago
Kylie Jenner can't redeem AI glasses -- Andi Zeisler -- Meta recruited a celebrity to make smart glasses feel safe for women. They aren't12 days ago
Unaffordable affordable housing - Tony Schick - ProPublica - A $15 billion federal tax credit helps developers build homes that are no cheaper than the market rate10 days ago
How "freeze the rent" really works -- Russell Payne -- Even with Mamdani in the mayor's office, tenants aren't taking a rent freeze for granted1 month ago
MAHA's diarrhea outbreak problem -- Troy Farah -- A rash of cyclospora infections is sending thousands to the bathroom. Experts say this was all predictable4 days ago
Half of Americans in extreme heat zone -- CK Smith -- Dangerous heat dome disrupts American celebrations in Midwest and East Coast with travel delays and health problems11 days ago
The price of Trump's anti-science agenda -- Troy Farah -- From measles to screwworm, Americans keep paying the cost of the admin's war on science14 days ago
Trump: Cognitive tests prove he's smart -- CK Smith -- Doctors say MoCA is screening tool for cognitive impairment, not intelligence test, despite Trump's intellect claim1 month ago
How to pop the AI bubble -- Troy Farah -- Cory Doctorow argues AI dominance is not inevitable. How we fight back matters22 days ago
Trump cuts to global health hit home - Russell Payne - Trump cuts to global health hit home - Russell Payne - Politicized public health agencies also make it harder to hold officials accountable3 days ago
PCOS becomes PMOS -- CK Smith -- This change to this common reproductive health issue could lead to better and earlier treatment for 15% of women.1 month ago
Can we ever get rid of nuclear weapons? -- Troy Farah -- Editor of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists says the doomsday threat is real — but human goodness will win out29 days ago
Chilled noodles, BLT-style -- Ashlie D. Stevens -- Chilled noodles, BLT-style -- Ashlie D. Stevens -- Tomato, soy, bacon and crisp greens turn rice noodles into a cool, savory summer lunch1 day ago
Your freezer wants to be hot -- Ashlie D. Stevens -- Why do we romanticize the pantry, but not the freezer?2 days ago
The creamiest lemon pasta salad -- Ashlie D. Stevens -- Whipped cottage cheese gives this sunny summer salad protein paired with plenty of fresh citrus6 days ago
Taco Bell won't serve these 4 toppings -- Joy Saha -- The fast-food chain doesn't want customers to suffer from watery diarrhea and explosive bowel movements1 day ago
Olive brine deserves better -- Francesca Giangiulio -- From pasta to focaccia, here are 7 dishes that benefit from the dirty martini treatment7 days ago
How to make summer feel like a feast -- Chaya Milchtein -- From smoked duck to matcha bars, these tested ideas make outdoor cooking feel generous, social and celebratory1 day ago
Why food TV keeps going undercover -- Ashlie D. Stevens -- From Ruth Reichl's wigs to Gordon Ramsay's prosthetics, TV keeps returning to the fantasy of the disguised diner8 days ago
Green Goddess gets pickled -- Ashlie D. Stevens -- A splash of dill pickle brine wakes up the herbs in this creamy, crunchy macaroni salad6 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 sea22 days ago
What I wish I'd known about bisexuality -- Emma Nadler -- I'm not straight, but I appear that way to the world. Visibility and belonging can be a struggle22 days ago
My lifelong fascination with tornadoes -- Gabriella Ferrigine -- Am I a bad person for being so enamored with these destructive windstorms? It's complicated22 days ago
My (unexpectedly) feminist pilgrimage -- Ginny Bartolone -- I hadn't planned on walking 500 miles in Spain just to escape sexist assumptions, but it turned out to be a bonus22 days ago
