What’s behind New York’s anti-gay hate crimes?
New York's gay men have been the subject of brutal violence in recent days. Some worry it's in response to equality
Thursday, May 23, 2013 11:44 AM UTCEntertainment Gay Rights, Marriage equality
Judge: No kids for gay couple
Unmarried sexual relationships -- including straight ones – can be grounds for losing child custody
Entertainment Gay Rights, Marriage equality
How I ended up in a pyramid scheme
I was broke and desperate enough to try anything -- like praying with Sufis and selling miracle chocolate
Thursday, May 23, 2013 12:00 AM UTCLife Life stories, Religion, Recession
Cannes: Ryan Gosling’s new movie draws the boo-birds
The "Drive" duo is back, with a terrifying Kristin Scott Thomas performance and a plotless, gory dream movie
Thursday, May 23, 2013 12:00 AM UTCEntertainment Movies, Film Festivals, Cannes
The Maker kids are alright
I want my electric-powered cupcake car and I want it now. A trip to the Maker Faire
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 10:14 PM UTCTechnology Maker Faire, makers
If Alex Pareene was a cable news executive…
Our favorite media critic tells 92Y which scandals his hypothetical news network would cover VIDEO
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 10:13 PM UTCMedia Alex Pareene, 92y, 92nd Street Y
Why do men pretend to be women online?
How the anonymity of cyberspace allows men to express their "feminine" side, which they might otherwise hide
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 8:08 PM UTC 59Life online dating, Love and Sex
Hickenlooper strikes major blow to death penalty
In Colorado, a moderate Governor temporarily halts an execution, raising huge questions about capital punishment
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 8:00 PM UTC 31All Salon John Hickenlooper
Paul McCartney backs Pussy Riot
The former Beatles frontman has asked a Russian judge to release the punk group from prison
Thursday, May 23, 2013 11:42 AM UTCEntertainment Associated Press, Beatles
Obama to address drones, Guantánamo
The president will deliver a speech at the National Defense University Thursday
Thursday, May 23, 2013 11:31 AM UTCPolitics Associated Press, Guantanamo
UK emergency committee convenes after attack
Prime Minister David Cameron says there are strong indications it was an act of terrorism
Thursday, May 23, 2013 11:25 AM UTCNews Associated Press, David Cameron
Brave scout leader tried to reason with London attackers
The 48-year-old mother attempted to calm the assailants down before police arrived on the scene
Thursday, May 23, 2013 11:07 AM UTCNews Associated Press, London, England
My bipolar partner beat me
I want to help him but don't know how
Thursday, May 23, 2013 12:00 AM UTCLife Since You Asked, bipolar
Juror responds to Joe Francis’ insults with thoughtful email
"If anything, it reaffirms the decision we came to," the juror told Gawker
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 9:50 PM UTC 12Entertainment joe francis, girls gone wild
Portland’s senseless war on fluoride
The city has rejected yet another plan to fluoridate its water supply, flouting modern medicine in the process
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 9:41 PM UTC 75Business Scientific American, Portland
Graphic video reportedly shows possible London machete attack suspect
A man with apparently bloody hands, holding a machete, gave a video interview shortly after the attack took place VIDEO
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 8:56 PM UTC 66Politics Video, London, Terrorism, Islam
El Salvador court delays ruling on abortion case while woman’s life hangs in the balance
"It's a tragedy. She is desperate as she nears her 25th week of pregnancy," said lawyer Angelica Rivas
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 8:54 PM UTCLife el salvador, Abortion
New track from the Lonely Island features Solange Knowles, semicolons
And "SNL" alumna Maya Rudolph VIDEO
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 8:54 PM UTCEntertainment Video, solange knowles, Grammar
UK officials: Radical Islam behind London attack
One man was killed and two others were shot near a military barracks Wednesday
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 8:46 PM UTC 17News Associated Press, Islam, London
What economists get wrong about the jobs crisis
Government must take a multi-pronged approach to solve our unemployment woes
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 8:42 PM UTC 16Social Next New Deal, U.S. Economy, Jobs
Amazon introduces fan fiction publishing platform
Kindle Worlds will pay writers up to 35 percent of net revenue from e-book sales
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 8:28 PM UTCEntertainment amazon, kindle, Fan Fiction
Ted Cruz: “I don’t trust the Republicans”
Cruz was responding to John McCain's criticism of conservatives who have been blocking budget negotiations
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 8:11 PM UTCPolitics Ted Cruz, Texas, Republicans
Pa. governor “can’t find” any Latinos to work in his administration
"If you can find us one let me know," said Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett VIDEO
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 7:26 PM UTC 15Life Video, Tom Corbett, Pennsylvania
Glenn Beck: “The American people have just been raped”
Beck was seemingly referring to government surveillance of Americans VIDEO
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 7:18 PM UTC 16Politics Video, Glenn Beck, IRS, Tea Party
London machete attack could be linked to terrorism
British authorities are investigating a savage murder near a military barracks Wednesday
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 6:33 PM UTC 19News Associated Press, London, Europe
Naomi Watts, “Argo,” “Wonderstone” among bizarre Teen Choice Awards nominees
Apparently, teens loved "The Impossible" and "The Words"
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 6:17 PM UTCEntertainment Naomi Watts, The Impossible
Conservative group blames military sexual assault on “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” repeal
FRC president Tony Perkins blames the military's "embrace of homosexuality" for a culture of sexual assault
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 6:05 PM UTC 20Life Don't Ask Don't Tell
Is Pittsburgh the next Portland?
The bloom is off the City of Roses thanks to a flagging economy and wealth of new options for the creative class
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 5:30 PM UTC 48Business Portland, Portlandia, Florida
“Original Coca-Cola had a very small amount of cocaine”
An expert explains how the company's ruthless business tactics helped create the world's most recognizable brand
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 5:27 PM UTC 16Business AlterNet, Coca-Cola, Soda, Coke
Imprisoned Pussy Riot member declares hunger strike
Maria Alekhina, 24, was not allowed to attend her parole hearing in person
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 5:20 PM UTCEntertainment Pussy Riot, Russia
The camp-free “Behind the Candelabra”
Steven Soderbergh's Liberace biopic shows the famously flamboyant entertainer as a person, not a stereotype
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 5:06 PM UTC 15Entertainment HBO, Michael Douglas, matt damon
Justin Bieber will destroy you if you live-tweet his parties
The pop singer is forcing friends and acquaintances to sign a waiver before entering his California home
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 4:55 PM UTCBusiness the daily dot, Justin Bieber
Corporations accused of wrongdoing win battle to keep identities secret
An unprecedented new legal case could allow corporations to use the courts to do their bidding -- anonymously
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 4:53 PM UTCBusiness Corporate America
Weak, incompetent Democrats blow another one
Democrats had every advantage on the immigration issue -- and still caved on their goals, preemptively
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 4:44 PM UTC 35Politics Democrats, Republicans
Lois Lerner, IRS disaster
The executive who took the Fifth has bungled this mess from start to finish. Why is she still employed?
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 4:43 PM UTC 88News Lois Lerner, IRS investigation
Marc Maron on Twitter feud with Michael Ian Black: “We have an understanding”
The podcaster and IFC star tells Salon about his bitter late-night fight with a fellow comic
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 4:30 PM UTCEntertainment marc maron, michael ian black
“Girls Gone Wild” creator Joe Francis to jury: “You should be euthanized”
The founder of "Girls Gone Wild" bashes the jury who found him guilty
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 4:20 PM UTC 27Entertainment joe francis, girls gone wild
Donald Rumsfeld worried that marriage equality will lead to polygamy
The former secretary of defense also doesn't view gay marriage as part of a broader civil rights agenda VIDEO
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 4:20 PM UTC 32Life Video, Donald Rumsfeld
Experts: Fox News spying scandal a game-changer
Advocates see potential "sea change" now that government crackdown on leaks includes framing journalism as a crime
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 4:15 PM UTC 63Media james rosen, AP, First Amendment
Biden cracks Obama teleprompter joke
"Barack's learning to speak without a teleprompter," he said
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 4:07 PM UTCPolitics Joe Biden, Barack Obama
San Francisco Giant Jeremy Affeldt apologizes for homophobic past
"It's a matter of love your neighbor as yourself," Affeldt says of his transformation
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 3:47 PM UTCLife Homophobia, anti-gay bias
