Bush v. Gore still matters
A ruling from late Supreme Court chief justice William Rehnquist is a greater threat to Democrats than Republicans
Right-wing militias on Election Day
Pro-Trump "militias" have threatened Democratic events ahead of the election as well
TX National Guard plans to deploy troops
A spokesperson for the National Guard said the troops would not be stationed at polling places
The stock market is not the economy
The stock market seems to be in a world of its own. Why?
Progressives: Yes, vote for Biden
Will third-party voting help build the progressive movement? Over the past 20 years, that's been proven false
Virginia and the gerrymander
As soon as Democrats got power in Virginia, they changed their minds on partisan gerrymandering. Time to fix that
Cuban Americans could help Trump win
Many Cuban Americans oppose steps Trump has taken against Cuba, but are still backing his hard-line approach
Is the pandemic making us sober up?
Who wants to drink alone?
A hearty cinnamon apple skillet pancake
This one-skillet dish comes together in under an hour and makes multiple servings — perfect for a family meal
5 tips for a safe Halloween during COVID
Experts in child development and infectious disease help parents make informed decisions about Halloween
Thank the tax code for Trump's low bills
The tax code can feel like a labyrinth
Warm up with this simple salmon chowder
This recipe from Naomi Tomky is versatile, allowing for the use of fresh, leftover or canned salmon
"We. Will. Vote. Her. Out."
"Senator Collins has continued to enable Trump and McConnell's anti-choice, anti-freedom agenda"
A corrupt Laurie in PBS' flat "Roadkill"
Hugh Laurie classes up political scandal in David Hare's new drama, but maybe we're too scarred to be thrilled
A general strike if Trump rejects vote
The United States has never had a nationwide general strike. Here's what that would look like
Latest cyber attacks were disinformation
After murky high-profile media coverage, details emerge that question whether Iran was even involved
Trump failed to fulfill Medicaid goals
Trump entered office seeking a massive overhaul of Medicaid. Four years later, his administration has fallen short
The politics of cultural despair
The United States has become a grotesque shadow of itself. The absurd Trump regime is a symptom, not a cause
Trump undermines the will of the people
"He’s trying to throw democracy right down the drain"
Netflix must-watch list for November
Forget "Hillbilly Elegy," and check out some of these other titles instead
Ice Cube, Trump and the worth of my vote
I've never walked into a voting booth and thought, "I wonder what Ice Cube would want me to do"
Trump asserts power over gov't employees
Executive order undoes 137 years of professional civil service — it’s back to the old, corrupt "spoils" system
Texas hits record high for early voting
Forty-six percent of registered voters in Texas had cast their ballots through Monday
Will no one collect the Wall Street tax?
The Stock Transfer Tax takes a tiny percentage of every stock trade. Why does New York refund it back to banks?