Voting is not a right
Want a gun to overthrow the government? It’s constitutionally protected. Voting for that government? Not so much
Thursday, May 23, 2013 2:45 PM UTCPolitics George W. Bush, Al Gore
Is the anti-gay backlash on?
New York's gay men have been the subject of brutal violence in recent days. Some worry it's in response to equality
Politics George W. Bush, Al Gore
Pope Francis: Atheists are all right!
The new pope calls for a "culture of encounter" -- and reminds Catholics of the importance of loving
Thursday, May 23, 2013 2:20 PM UTCLife Catholicism, Atheism
Obama’s drone speech will probably be maddening
His proposed reforms appear positive, but will he continue to ignore the real arguments against his policy?
Thursday, May 23, 2013 1:15 PM UTC 10Politics Opening Shot, Barack Obama
Is recreational pot use safe?
While 48 percent of Americans say they've smoked marijuana, researchers say it might not be as harmless as we think
Thursday, May 23, 2013 12:18 PM UTC 47Life Scientific American, Drugs
Judge tells lesbian couple to separate — or lose kids
How unmarried sexual relationships -- including straight ones – can be grounds for losing child custody
Thursday, May 23, 2013 11:45 AM UTC 34Politics LGBT, LGBT Rights, Judges
Destroying the planet for record profits
Despite reports of historically high CO2 levels, it's business as usual for companies like ExxonMobil and Chevron
Thursday, May 23, 2013 2:34 PM UTCBusiness TomDispatch.com, Carbon Dioxide
Ahead of Obama’s speech, U.S. acknowledges four American drone killings
Letter from Eric Holder and reports on policy shift do little to allay concerns about endless, boundless drone war
Thursday, May 23, 2013 2:26 PM UTCNews Drones, Eric Holder
Pic of the day: Barack Obama at prom
TIME released a picture of the President at 17, dressed for his senior prom in Hawaii
Thursday, May 23, 2013 2:10 PM UTCPolitics Barack Obama, Prom, White House
Anti-Islam backlash in London after machete attack
Members of the English Defence League clashed with police after leaders told them to take to the streets
Thursday, May 23, 2013 1:50 PM UTC 11Politics Islam, Islamophobia
Must-see morning clip: Bill O’Reilly visits “The Daily Show”
The Fox News anchor plugs his new book and comments on the current scandals in Washington D.C. VIDEO
Thursday, May 23, 2013 1:24 PM UTCNews Video, Bill O'Reilly
Lawsuit alleges anti-gay hiring practices at ExxonMobil
A paired resume experiment reveals anti-gay bias at the gas and oil giant, a lawsuit alleges
Thursday, May 23, 2013 1:15 PM UTCBusiness enda, LGBT Rights
Boehner: “Inconceivable” Obama didn’t know about IRS targeting
The House Speaker doesn't really buy that the President's top aides didn't tell him about the investigation
Thursday, May 23, 2013 1:14 PM UTCPolitics IRS, John Boehner, Barack Obama
Obama to announce new effort to close Guantanamo Bay
But the Pentagon still wants $450 million for upgrading the prison
Thursday, May 23, 2013 1:02 PM UTCPolitics Barack Obama, Guantanamo Bay
J.J. Abrams reveals deleted shower scene with Benedict Cumberbatch
Responding to the controversy over Alice Eve's underwear shot, the "Star Trek" director offered up a shirtless Khan VIDEO
Thursday, May 23, 2013 12:57 PM UTCEntertainment Video, benedict cumberbatch
Boy Scouts poised to vote, still greatly divided on gay youth
Delegates from the organization will vote today on lifting a ban on gay scouts, but not on gay leaders
Thursday, May 23, 2013 12:44 PM UTCLife LGBT Rights, Gay Rights
House supporters of KXL received $56m from fossil fuel industry
Republican led House passed a bill that would force Obama to approve the controversial pipeline
Thursday, May 23, 2013 12:17 PM UTCNews Environment
80-year-old becomes oldest to climb Mount Everest
But his record may be short-lived. An 81-year-old Nepalese man is planning his ascent next week
Thursday, May 23, 2013 11:49 AM UTCNews Associated Press, Mount Everest
Before FBI shooting man implicated self, Tsarnaev in triple murder
Sources claim Ibragim Todashev admitted to the 2011 murder during questioning Tuesday night
Thursday, May 23, 2013 11:47 AM UTC 10News FBI, Boston Explosions
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 UTC 13News Associated Press, London, England
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 UTC 14Life Life stories, Religion, Recession
My bipolar partner beat me
I want to help him but don't know how
Thursday, May 23, 2013 12:00 AM UTC 16Life Since You Asked, bipolar
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 were 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
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 86Business 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 72Politics 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 22News 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 18Social 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
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 60Life 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
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 17Life 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
