My Christmas Eve in Dollar General
We've "normalized" everything else about Donald Trump — so now his impeachment feels normal too. It shouldn't
Climate politics went mainstream in 2019
This was the year that the scales finally tipped in favor of political action to address climate change
The statistic of the decade
About 24,000 square miles of Amazon rainforest have been deforested over the last decade.
Don Imus passes away at 79
The radio host was privy to the evolution of talk radio into right-wing "info-tainment"
In "The Mandalorian" the Force uses you
It may be built out of memes and sentiment, but this season is a sturdy bridge to the next level of "Star Wars"
What a hostage survivor knows of trauma
I've learned that trauma is humbling, and it can't be overpowered by will alone
FDA raises age to buy tobacco products
Nineteen states across the U.S. plus Washington had already raised the minimum age to buy tobacco products to 21
Fox rages at criticism of Hallmark films
Actor Dean Cain accused Amanda Marcotte of calling Santa a Nazi on "Fox & Friends." Did he actually read her words?
Woodard devastates in Death Row drama
The actress gives an Oscar-worthy performance in Chinonye Chukwu's somber meditation on life, hope, and despair
Bibi vows US recognition of settlements
"We will set our final borders, bring about American recognition for Israeli control over Jordan Valley"
Whistleblower attorney rebukes Blackburn
“Her comments are completely contrary to everything that caucus is supposed to stand for and protect"
Mitch called out for "violating" oath
"McConnell's loyalty to Trump should not overwhelm his loyalty to the Constitution," a constitutional scholar says
Trump bigger threat than Putin: poll
Forty-one percent of Germans say Trump is the greatest threat, followed by Kim at 17 percent and Putin at 8 percent
Trump tweet outs alleged whistleblower
Trump publicized the name of the alleged whistleblower despite pleas from Ivanka Trump and the White House counsel
10 years of Beyoncé
Beyoncé's work over the last decade is groundbreaking — but it is also filled with questions and contradictions.
Mormons and money
There was something fishy about this $3 bill
Trump: Is mental health hold inevitable?
“I am beginning to believe that a mental health hold . . . will become inevitable," Lee tells Salon in an interview
The coming showdown in the Senate
Chief Justice Roberts could ruin McConnell’s plan for a sham impeachment trial
Shrinking budgets, rising seas
How can local newsrooms effectively report on climate change in an era of dwindling resources?
"Bernie blackout" strikes again?
"Looking forward to winning this thing without the assist."
Kevin Spacey accuser dies by suicide
Ari Behn, who was once married to a Norwegian princess, claimed that Spacey groped him at a concert in 2007
Netanyahu fends off rival in Likud vote
Members of the conservative party voted on whether Netanyahu should be replaced as its standard bearer
I lost my virginity at 37
Five years ago, I wrote about being a 33-year-old virgin. It was fear that kept me from sex for so long
Apple & sweet potato latkes with honey
Plus, this tip will guarantee that your latkes turn out extra crispy and delicious