The problem with MRIs for low back pain
Studies suggest that routine imaging for low back pain is a waste of time and money that sometimes harms patients.
A new solution for empty churches
In immigrant neighborhoods, many old churches are becoming mosques and Buddhist temples.
Donald Trump: Full of hate
Trump is certainly a racist bigot, but the evil runs deeper: No previous president has been so driven by hate
Flynn’s cooperation with gov't has ended
Prosecutors hope to set a sentencing date as soon as possible
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Is Joe Biden the new Ed Muskie?
Joe Biden seems to have an insurmountable lead in the 2020 Democratic race. That doesn't mean he's going to win
9 ways to stay sane during the primaries
It’s easy to get burnt out or overwhelmed by all the candidates and their platforms.
Nursing home evacuation still dangerous
Hurricane season presents special dangers for those in nursing homes and assisted living centers
Save big on courses for your career
These six career development courses will help you pave a new path.

Arrest, release, repeat
Those most likely to be jailed multiple times a year are poor, unemployed and without a high school education
"Dark Crystal" creators on life in Thra
Salon talks to Lisa Henson and Louis Leterrier about bringing back Jim Henson's "The Dark Crystal" for Netflix
When homophobes weaponize science
There is no single "gay gene" — but same-sex behavior is totally natural, study finds. Will homophobes get that?
Lana Del Rey's bittersweet America
The queen of summertime sadness is back with another soundtrack for our late-August blues
AOC calls out Barbara Boxer over Lyft
Powerful officials like the state's former U.S. senator "should not become corporate lobbyists," Ocasio-Cortez says

Omar shares reality of death threats
"I hate that we live in a world where you have to be protected from fellow humans"
Gubernatorial candidate uses racial slur
He is running as an independent candidate for governor on an anti-immigrant platform that echoes Trump's rhetoric
Donald Trump, Hamilton's nightmare
It’s interesting to imagine what the world would be like if 43 of Trump’s 304 electors had defected to Clinton
Hot combo: Sexism and climate denial
Climate skeptics don't have science, morality or simple decency on their side — so they're leaning into sexism
Should investors buy marijuana stocks?
A business ethicist explores whether cannabis stocks fit in with a socially responsible approach to investing
Turn your sink into a washing machine
Deep cleaning everything from laundry to jewelry is easier than ever.
Alabama governor admits to blackface
After initial denials, Alabama's Republican governor admits she wore blackface for a 1967 sorority skit at Auburn
Jeanine Pirro's racist rhetoric
"It is a plot to remake America — to replace American citizens with illegals who will vote for the Democrats"
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Survive your flight with these carry-ons
The right carry-on items turn a long flight from miserable to manageable. Here’s what to pack.