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JD's sad book tour shows why he's losing - Amanda Marcotte - JD's sad book tour shows why he's losing - Amanda Marcotte - In "Communion," the vice president assumes people still care about Charlie Kirk
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Can we ever get rid of nuclear weapons? Troy Farah - 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 out2 hours ago
Is it wrong to root against the US? Adam Kadlac - The Conversation - What do you do when you don't see your country as the "good guys"?2 hours ago
Melinda French Gates, menopause heroine - Andi Zeisler - The billionaire philanthropist wants "a menopause revolution" — but can't name the real problem2 hours ago
Trump announces US-Iran ceasefire deal -- Alex Galbraith -- The president called on oil tankers to "start [their] engines" in a post to Truth Social13 hours ago
Obama: US can't "bomb" way to Iran deal -- Alex Galbraith -- The former president worried that a new deal with Iran will be far worse than the one that was in place until 201817 hours ago
Trump is 80, but his approval in the 30s -- CK Smith -- New approval numbers cast a shadow over weekend of UFC fanfare, Freedom 250 events and White House pageantry18 hours ago
"Knicks in five!": NY dream come true -- CK Smith -- A hopeful fan chant turned into an all-night citywide party after the Knicks beat the Spurs to win the NBA title20 hours ago
Pete Hegseth's Mormon diss explodes a MAGA myth -- Hegseth's Mormon diss busts a MAGA myth -- Amanda Marcotte -- Christian nationalism isn't just immoral — it's incoherent4 days ago
Christian right calls James Talarico "demonic" — for quoting Jesus -- Right bashes Talarico for quoting Jesus -- Andrew Daugherty -- Attacks on Texas Senate candidate aren't just about him. They're an attempt to crush progressive Christianity2 hours ago
Why MAGA can't hear the Trump boos -- Sophia Tesfaye -- Once you understand the MAGA reaction to the NBA Finals boos, everything else snaps into focus3 days ago
Leave it to Pete Hegseth to ruin D-Day -- Heather Digby Parton -- The French are still grateful for America's 1944 sacrifice. Hegseth's loathsome tirade may have changed that5 days ago
World Cup prices reflect big wealth gap - Stefan Szymanski - The Conversation - The last time the U.S. hosted World Cup games, the average ticket cost $581 day ago
Mullin: Let's throw out the Constitution -- Alex Galbraith -- The DHS head said he would go to extreme lengths to fight the voter fraud boogeyman21 hours ago
Mamdani on Knicks win: "Is it real?" -- Alex Galbraith -- The mayor of New York marveled at the way a Knicks championship brought the city together20 hours ago
Donald Trump is the real voter fraud -- Kirk Swearingen -- For Trump and his base, losing can only be the result of a conspiracy — and evidence is beside the point1 day ago
Remembering Pulse 10 years later -- CK Smith -- Remembering Pulse 10 years later -- CK Smith -- Communities honor the 49 victims of Orlando nightclub shooting. Families and survivors reflect on healing and grief13 hours ago
GOP has new plan to kill Social Security -- Heather Digby Parton -- Trump has repeatedly vowed to defend these landmark safety-net programs. It was another lie1 day ago
Trump's name is off the Kennedy Center -- CK Smith -- Crews removed the name overnight as onlookers, livestreams document the scene. A tarp and scaffolding still remain1 day ago
It's time to cancel the WH reality show -- Brian Karem -- With Karoline Leavitt on leave, Trump-era briefings have gone from godawful to completely dysfunctional2 days ago
Spielberg's last word for humanity -- Coleman Spilde -- Spielberg's last word for humanity -- Coleman Spilde -- Cinema's great optimist returns to sci-fi with a plea for compassion. Will we listen?20 hours ago
The undying thrill of The Vampire Lestat -- Melanie McFarland -- Anne Rice's seductive antihero made vampires the rock stars of the monsterverse1 day ago
In defense of the babydoll dress -- Andi Zeisler -- Olivia Rodrigo's headline-grabbing looks are the latest chapter in a longer story of autonomy and liberation2 days ago
Anthony Head was never unwatchable -- Melanie McFarland -- From "Buffy" to "Ted Lasso," his roles made us see that no man is beyond redemption2 days ago
The cinema spoof will never die -- Coleman Spilde -- "Scary Movie" and "Stop! That! Train!" revamp a bygone subgenre for a generation in need of high-concept stupidity3 days ago
The best films of the year (so far) -- Coleman Spilde -- Outside of "good" or "bad," 2026's finest films have enough risk-taking creativity to restore your faith in movies4 days ago
Don't write love letters with AI -- Andi Zeisler -- Why do GenAI boosters want you to outsource your brain?4 days ago
The Soundgarden memoir that fans needed -- Caryn Rose -- Rich with perspective, the band's lead guitarist revisits Seattle's music scene and the loss of Chris Cornell5 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 day ago
Elon Musk's big payday from SpaceX IPO - Brad Badertscher - The Conversation - Investors who bought the shares are unlikely to see the explosive growth that past IPOs had2 days ago
Summer's mixed forecasts, rising costs -- CK Smith -- Memorial Day travel demand remains strong as NOAA predicts below-normal hurricane season and rising vacation costs20 days ago
Farm aid can't outrun Trump's war -- Garrett Owen -- With rising costs of fuel and fertilizer, and tariffs still in place, the outlook for 2026 is bleak1 month ago
The pistachio trend has some history -- Jelinda Montes -- The pistachio trend has some history -- Jelinda Montes -- Benefiting off viral trends, like Dubai chocolate, has been actually decades in the making1 day ago
Minnesota takes on Polymarket, Kalshi -- Jelinda Montes -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is suing multiple states for trying to rein in Polymarket and Kalshi21 days ago
The Trump phone is here. It's junk -- Garrett Owen -- Tech experts and reviewers say the long-delayed $500 phone has high costs, middling specs and murky origins24 days ago
The American workforce is a matriarchy -- Sara Estep -- As moms are driving the growth in America's labor market, it's time for major investments in early childcare1 month 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 claim14 days ago
Trump cuts to global health hit home -- Russell Payne -- Politicized public health agencies also make it harder to hold officials accountable15 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.29 days ago
Lower drug prices won't fix cancer care -- Kenneth E. Thorpe -- As breakthrough drugs offer critical hope to patients, lawmakers should focus on shoring up the social safety net30 days ago
Ebola outbreak is a US failure -- Troy Farah -- America didn't cause these diseases. But Trump's cuts to public health have put the world at risk25 days ago
The toll of Florida's abortion ban - Nicole Karlis - The toll of Florida's abortion ban - Nicole Karlis - The number of Florida residents who traveled out of state nearly tripled between 2023 and 20241 month ago
Hantavirus is a warning. We must listen -- Troy Farah -- The Dutch cruise ship incident probably isn't the next pandemic. That doesn't mean we're risk-free from outbreaks1 month ago
Moms.gov is not what moms really need -- Nicole Karlis -- The Trump admin says moms.gov is a critical resource. Advocates say it's ideology over substance — and even harmful28 days ago
Canned soups, made better -- Joy Saha -- Canned soups, made better -- Joy Saha -- Try these simple tips and transform a cheap pantry staple into something homemade — even, restaurant-quality21 hours ago
Summer has another flavor -- Ashlie D. Stevens -- Read this before you pour it down the drain5 days ago
All you need is rice and lentils -- Joy Saha -- A recipe for homemade khichuri is guaranteed to become your favorite go-to, budget-friendly weeknight meal7 days ago
Frozen pizza, made better -- Joy Saha -- Transform a simple slab of store-bought pizza into a restaurant-worthy meal with these tips8 days ago
Fishwife's anchovies need a summer break -- Joy Saha -- It's not goodbye forever. It's just goodbye for now, the tinned fish brand assures its longtime fans14 days ago
The magic dust your kitchen is missing -- Ashlie D. Stevens -- The case for ranch packets, gravy mixes and other underestimated flavor builders12 days ago
5 budget food hacks, according to Reddit -- Joy Saha -- Groceries don't have to be a major financial burden, thanks to these tried-and-trusted tips15 days ago
What Tucci gets wrong about Olive Garden -- Joseph Neese -- I would trade my Michelin restaurant experience in Italy any day for a trip to Olive Garden with family11 days ago
Fatherhood, fear and our family gifts -- Kuang Lee -- "You turned out fine, right?" my mother said when I wanted to confront my own father. But had I?1 month ago
Magic half-hours at Lozano Car Wash -- Natalie Jabbar -- Under the distinctive green arches of this Bay Area landmark, before he left us, my father once doted on me1 month ago
My father, the disapproving doctor -- Susan Shapiro -- My father said my confessional writing humiliated him. We got along best when I had an ailment he could fix1 month ago
"Dear Father" letters and DNA tests -- Brittany Penner -- Fathers have always been prickly territory for me, a Métis child of the Sixties Scoop adopted by Mennonites1 month ago
