The culture of anti-intellectualism in America is fueling hateful, racist demagogues -- in politics and on TV
We fight on both sides of wars. We think we can identify good terrorists and moderate rebels. We are always wrong
Sunday, Jan 10, 2016 10:59 AM UTC 0The goals of the Bundys and the Koch brothers coincide — it's all about acquiring public lands and exploiting them
Sunday, Jan 10, 2016 10:58 AM UTC 0America's BFF relationship with the corrupt, vicious and oil-rich Saudi despots might be our worst mistake of all
Saturday, Jan 9, 2016 5:00 PM UTC 0After years of attacks on teachers and public education, Americans are catching up to the real story in our schools
Saturday, Jan 9, 2016 4:59 PM UTC 0The GOP nominee just 8 short years ago, John McCain is now fighting off yet another strong primary challenge
Saturday, Jan 9, 2016 3:45 PM UTC 0Dark money, gerrymandering, super-majorities, undemocratic actions that leave the plutocrats in charge. It's coming
Saturday, Jan 9, 2016 2:30 PM UTC 0It is the Israeli army’s duty to protect us, but we have seen how they safeguard their own children, not ours
Sunday, Jan 10, 2016 1:00 PM UTC 0I'd been a vegetarian for 20 years. Then I got divorced, started dating a Texan, and realized what I'd been missing
Saturday, Jan 9, 2016 11:30 PM UTC 0Let's treat minorities more like white people--not have Bundy treated more like Muslims or black people
Saturday, Jan 9, 2016 10:30 PM UTC 0From The Nails' "88 Lines About 44 Women" to R.E.M.'s big hit, they don't write them like this anymore
Saturday, Jan 9, 2016 9:30 PM UTC 0We derive a sense of security from home ownership. That makes us vulnerable to being screwed over — and hard
Saturday, Jan 9, 2016 8:30 PM UTC 0Given advances in neuroscience, biology and evolution, those who want more humane world must also consider animals
Saturday, Jan 9, 2016 7:00 PM UTC 0The heinous lead-poisoning scandal that's shaking Michigan politics offers a glimpse of the true cost of austerity
Saturday, Jan 9, 2016 2:00 PM UTC 0As per child custody laws, Dakota Meyer, the presumed father of 2-week-old Sailor Palin, must take a paternity test
Friday, Jan 8, 2016 11:00 PM UTC 0A new Modern Love column features a magical moment of cheating and toe-sucking that resonates
Friday, Jan 8, 2016 10:35 PM UTC 0Founder S. Boyd Eaton on his controversial invention, its ethical conundrums and its practical application in 2016
Sunday, Jan 10, 2016 12:00 PM UTC 0When I wrote about hating kids, I expected a strong response, but nothing prepared for the Internet's ire
Sunday, Jan 10, 2016 12:30 AM UTC 0The prog rock band professes their love for Rage Against the Machine and dishes on their new album, "Daybreaker" VIDEO
Saturday, Jan 9, 2016 10:00 PM UTC 0Critics of Beijing's political elite are being snatched off the streets, and local officials are taking notice
Saturday, Jan 9, 2016 8:00 PM UTC 0Ayed Fadel says the "disturbing, offensive" piece whitewashed his criticism of Israel. 3 other interviewees agreed
Saturday, Jan 9, 2016 5:00 PM UTC 0Decades-old discriminatory policies have made it tougher for black families to keep their lights and water on
Saturday, Jan 9, 2016 3:00 PM UTC 0Gov. LePage had an unbelievable but boring excuse for his racist comments. Here are four better options
Saturday, Jan 9, 2016 2:35 PM UTC 0Irony, snarky comedy and satire still remain our best weapons against political folly and media spectacle
Saturday, Jan 9, 2016 2:29 PM UTC 0Colbert pokes fun at Jeb for giving 13-year-old-boy a tiny toy turtle which he apparently keeps in his pocket VIDEO
Saturday, Jan 9, 2016 2:29 PM UTC 0Also writes a thank you note to Hillary Clinton for being dedicated to her own personal "X-Files." VIDEO
Saturday, Jan 9, 2016 2:29 PM UTC 0Gun owners *overwhelmingly* support background checks. So why does the press still treat them as controversial?
Saturday, Jan 9, 2016 2:00 PM UTC 0We've all seen Megyn Kelly bring reality to Rove's election projections. Time to bring some to his history book
Saturday, Jan 9, 2016 1:00 PM UTC 0By the end I felt nothing for the hunted, no longer haunted, Tony. What, exactly, was the show about, anyway?
Saturday, Jan 9, 2016 12:00 AM UTC 0Cho steps into a full new season on the show after a faltering first season following the loss of Joan Rivers
Saturday, Jan 9, 2016 12:00 AM UTC 0"Making a Murderer" is a police procedural. It’s also that rare thing in American film: A story about class
Friday, Jan 8, 2016 11:59 PM UTC 0Drug law enforcement operations in the US killed people at the rate of more than one a week last year
Friday, Jan 8, 2016 10:45 PM UTC 0Establishment Republicans are beginning to reconcile themselves to supporting the lesser of two evils
Friday, Jan 8, 2016 10:43 PM UTC 0Stop freaking out about Trump winning the nomination because compared to Cruz, his agenda looks downright moderate
Friday, Jan 8, 2016 10:30 PM UTC 0The show honors the America we need—inclusive, ambitious and generous of spirit, even on the cold streets of NYC
Friday, Jan 8, 2016 10:27 PM UTC 0Consumer advocates warn the corporation's lawsuit is a dark sign of things to come, and the TPP will make it worse
Friday, Jan 8, 2016 9:30 PM UTC 0Michigan Governor Rick Snyder has been embroiled in a scandal that could ruin him. He's not alone.
Friday, Jan 8, 2016 9:23 PM UTC 0The Roberts court will hear oral arguments on Monday in a case that could determine the future of organized labor
Friday, Jan 8, 2016 9:17 PM UTC 0Bush’s plummeting favorability rating signals a campaign that's on life support
Friday, Jan 8, 2016 9:06 PM UTC 0The Mexican drug lord was taken into custody after a shootout with Mexican marines
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