Maher: "Meta" will create more "incels"
"The more time you spend in the digital world, the more you suck at engaging in the real world"
The lure of emotionally complex games
A growing genre of video game offers deep, emotional experiences. Experts see possible benefits, as well as harms
The evangelical war on "social justice"
In demonizing the "social justice gospel," evangelical hypocrites are literally rejecting the teachings of Christ
Poor countries suffer from climate risk
Without it, there will be even worse "loss and damage" costs down the line
Will the "University of Austin" be real?
Members of the "intellectual dark web" — and some right-wing funders — vow to create a college. It's not that easy
MTG whines about being in Congress
She blamed her decision to run for Congress on "stupid Republicans"
Climate, violence displacing 84 million
"The international community must redouble its efforts to make peace," said UN commissioner Filippo Grandi
Paul Rudd & Will Ferrell's breakthrough
Two comedy A-list actors provide the reason to join with this story, but Kathryn Hahn is the real revelation
1/6 rioter: Remorse is a "thought crime"
"I have a problem with remorse because it’s like a thought crime," she said during a local TV interview
Britney is freed
"The conservatorship of the person and estate of Britney Jean Spears is no longer required," the judge ruled
A film about curses, couples & cinema
"I had to find some magic that still exists," Aleksandre Koberidze tells Salon about his lyrical Georgian movie
Expert decodes Charlottesville "jokes"
Organizers of the Unite the Right rally had their "jokes" debunked by an expert witness
Steve Bannon indicted
The charges also foreshadow legal showdowns with other members of Trump's inner circle
The disability rights battle in the sky
A disability rights advocate, Engracia Figueroa, died after United Airlines allegedly damaged her wheelchair
26 sweet potato sides for Thanksgiving
They're perfect for your Thanksgiving menu — or just dinner tonight
GOP members flooded with death threats
“You’re a f---ing piece of s--- traitor. I hope you die,” one caller told Rep. Fred Upton, who supported the bill
Trump defends "hang Mike Pence" chants
In a newly-released interview with ABC's Jon Karl, Trump says Jan. 6 mob's call to hang Pence was "common sense"
GOP '22 primaries: Misogyny Olympics
With Trump's help, the GOP primary season is offering a rogue's gallery of chauvinist pigs and accused abusers
Can McCarthy lead a House GOP majority?
"The toughest trial Kevin McCarthy faces on his way to becoming House speaker isn't reclaiming the majority"
22 crispy, creamy potato side dishes
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Beneath Rittenhouse trial: Grim truths
If the Kenosha killer gets off, it won't be because of this trial. It will simply reflect what America has become
Why many unions oppose vaccine mandates
Protecting their right to bargain over the mandate is a primary driver
GOP Rep. scolds Tucker Carlson on air
Rep. Mike Turner, R-Ohio, lost patience with Carlson repeatedly during the segment: "Maybe if you get out a map"
Western boomtowns struggle with ozone
The reduction of harmful ground-level ozone was seen as a success story. Was the celebration too soon?