Hugs are back! But do you even want one?
People are excited to get close to loved ones, but are torn on embracing the casual social hug
Why the Big Lie is so effective
Democrats and the media need to understand the truth, right now: This is an existential struggle for democracy
Noam links GOP lies to Nazi propaganda
"It's not a political party anymore," Chomsky says of the GOP. "It's very dangerous"
Trump tests the limits of GOP loyalty
Pushback to Trump from within his own party slowly grows louder as his "unhinged" rantings lead to a bizarre scene
How U.S. policy kills Palestinians
American dollars and diplomacy support the Israeli war machine — and U.S. media paints a grossly distorted picture
Fox host: Vaccinating kids is disgusting
"Some advice for the left: Injecting children with an experimental vaccine . . . It's going to cost you votes"
Taxpayers footing bill for Trump aides
Taxpayers are still footing the bill for Donald Trump to pay aides . . . to the tune of more than $200,000 a month
MAGA lawyer Lin Wood dumped by Trump
Lawyer who spread Q-style election lies didn't get support from Trump or the party — only the MyPillow guy
DeSantis can't block Trump bust: report
Florida governor's power to block extradition "is really nonexistent," said State Attorney Dave Aronberg
TV tells us who's lucky to survive
TV's been a big part of how we dealt with the pandemic when it comes to questions of fairness and fate
Proud Boys leader took PPP loans
Prosecutors allege that the far-right Proud Boys designated a small group of members to plan for the Capitol event
Beer, doughnuts and a $1 million lottery
Governments and companies are using incentives in hopes of getting more Americans to get a COVID-19 shot
3 sci-fi collections imagine new worlds
"The Rock Eaters," "Alien Worlds" and "Terminal Boredom" turn critical and humorous eyes toward immigration & more
12 questions about schmaltz, answered
Simply put, schmaltz rendered chicken fat. But really, it's so much more!
SCOTUS puts Roe v. Wade in real jeopardy
Now with a firm 6-3 majority, conservatives on the Supreme Court are seeking to undermine Roe v. Wade
Reagan org: Take his pic off Trump bus
In another blow to "Trump Train" (which is not a train), Reagan Foundation nixes image of GOP hero in Trump cap
Gates admits affair, denies Epstein chat
Following news of the Gates' divorce, more details emerge about Bill's questionable behavior
Media must not move on from the Big Lie
Journalists should not give into GOP bullying to ignore the full-scale war Republicans are waging on democracy
Why you make big salads
Use this handy guide to go off-script and become your own big salad storyteller
Blue state GOP feeling Trump regret?
Republicans like New York Rep. Lee Zeldin are now walking a tightrope over the Big Lie they promoted for Trump
Kevin McCarthy's weird real estate saga
McCarthy said he'd bet his house the GOP wins next year. But where does he live — and who's paying for it?
Pharma hopes to derail vaccine waiver
Lobbyists for Big Pharma are reportedly seeking to recruit members of Congress to fight Biden's vaccine waiver
McCarthy hiding Jan. 6 info: Cheney
Cheney recently suggested that Rep. McCarthy should testify before a bipartisan commission
Trump, Giuliani's ties to opioid crisis
"[Trump's] go-to guy [for drug czar] happened to be the guy who did more than anybody to eviscerate the DEA"