A tale of two southern states
“Nothin’ could be finer” than to see Georgia flip yet again
Polls: is "margin of error" misleading?
Polling experts are questioning whether the margin of error is a useful metric. Some say it should be banished.
Trump's last-minute midnight regulations
Trump's working fast to implement as many policies as he can. Among them, reintroducing firing squads for execution
What can the left get from Biden?
A tale of wolf and fox: Opposing Trump was crucial — but in the long run, opposing Biden is just as important
The delight of HBO's bizarre docuseries
Meticulously captured B-roll poignantly transforms into a beautiful series that will remind you of pre-COVID life
Trump and the GOP vs. the economy
Republicans have a long history of hurting the economy for political gain, though Trump may also be driven by spite
Utah bill will penalize protesters
"Legislators are considering a bill that would let drivers off the hook for mowing down protesters."
Loeffler trades broke years-long pattern
Jeffrey Sprecher's unusual trades suggest couple made significant changes to third-party broker arrangement
Redistricting powers went to Republicans
Republicans now control 20 out of the 28 state legislatures responsible for redistricting in 2021
What President Biden won’t touch
Foreign policy, sacred cows, and the U.S. military
The real reason Trump won't concede
Donations to Trump's "Election Defense Fund" go to his own PAC and the RNC, and they'll keep coming until he does
Knack fans know Fieger's hooks endure
In the box set retrospective of the Knack's late frontman's career, we get power pop hooks and Hank Williams covers
Will Biden ensure my family is reunited?
Trump’s cruel anti-immigrant agenda separated untold numbers of families, including mine
This new law will transform cosmetics
The law is the first major update to federal cosmetics regulations since 1938 and will have national repercussions
"GBBO" failed us when we needed it most
Those craving stability and something purely sweet may feel like the latest season came up short. But ... is it us?
Trump: the right's "American strongman"
By attacking demographic change and subverting democracy, Trump became a hero for the right
How to avoid another 2020 election
The U.S.’s embarrassing problems with something as basic as voter registration should serve as a wake-up call
Water shutoffs during the pandemic
As COVID-19 worsens and statewide moratoria on shutoffs expire, many Americans risk losing access to water
Shepard Smith talks life after Fox News
Smith tells Salon he's looking forward to the day when people can look back and say, "I really was misinformed"
The perfect holiday leftovers sandwich
Some surprise answers include avocado, sharp cheddar and shredded lettuce
Why do conservatives hate Obamacare?
Republicans like Newt Gingrich were the ones who came up with the blueprint for the Affordable Care Act
Rubio slammed for covid coverage whine
"Yes, Marco. You're the victim. Not the 200,000+ dead due to inaction" responds one user
Alarm raised over Blinken foreign policy
"In the U.S., there is no accountability for supporting the worst foreign policy disaster in modern history"
Retail lobby vs. frightened workers
If you walk into a store and it's crowded, "leave," experts say. But retail workers don't have that option