Bronze Age astronomy gets rewritten
The most famous Bronze Age artifact may actually be from the Iron Age. Here's what that means
DeJoy "could face criminal exposure"
Investigation follows claims that DeJoy reimbursed ex-employees for donating to GOP candidates — a potential crime
"Jimmy Carter: Rock & Roll President"
Filmmakers Mary Wharton and Chris Farrell spoke to Salon about interviewing Carter & discovering his joyous side
Michele Bachmann's BLM conspiracy theory
Former GOP presidential candidate unfurls an admittedly "melodramatic" conspiracy theory about Black Lives Matter
Masks increase immunity to COVID: study
Masks don't just stop the coronavirus's spread — they make you more likely to be asymptomatic, study says
Who's paying Trump's campaign manager?
The Trump campaign hasn't reported payroll payments to several top officials, including its new campaign manager
Trump's "Death Star" blows itself up
It's no surprise that Trump's campaign is a giant grift. But will his donors keep pouring good money after bad?
These 8 states will decide the 2020 race
Trump's unlikely to win the popular vote, but it's entirely possible he could pull off an Electoral College victory
Meghan McCain shames Sarah Sanders
Sarah Huckabee Sanders promoted her new book about her time in the White House on the season premiere of "The View"
Trump campaign pushes bogus conspiracies
"He’s able to muddy the waters so thoroughly that democracy wilts on the vine," Syracuse Prof Whitney Phillips says
Labor tried to warn us on COVID
From the beginning of this pandemic, labor unions have issued clear and urgent warnings. Almost no one listened
Trump attacks BLM after "Fox & Friends"
“Fox & Friends” earlier devoted an entire segment to demonstrators harassing diners
The banality of evocation
As statues topple across the country, the Pioneers Monument is a test case for the future of public art in America
How to make sure your vote is counted
In an election like no other, too many ballots may be disqualified on technicalities. Here's how to avoid that
Power plants get a pass on coal ash
Coal-burning power plants produce about 100 million tons of coal ash a year
Pressure mounts on DeJoy after bombshell
Postmaster general faces calls to resign, possible investigation, after Washington Post report on GOP donations
The heroes of the Christian Right
A historian explains how culture has played a critical role in shaping a rugged vision of Christian manhood
Trump claims he's lowering drug prices
This isn’t the first time Trump has made this promise to the American people
Police let Proud Boys go after beating
Pro-Trump demonstrators were then released by police following the alleged assaults on peaceful protesters
Team Trump's backstabbing has just begun
President Donald Trump’s campaign is having money trouble, according to a New York Times report
Growing new neurons with CRISPR
Scientists hope the CRISPR-based therapy could treat neurodegenerative disease
The science of growing giant watermelons
Growers explain the sublime thrill of growing 300-pound melons — and why they'll spend thousands in pursuit of it
"We're in survival mode"
Small business owner Nina, an immigrant, employs mostly undocumented workers who can't file for unemployment
Remembering what work means on Labor Day
Doing a job to help other people can give greater meaning to work