Can I reclaim my optimism?
Yes, the news is awful. But giving up isn't an option
Scrutiny over unregulated vaccine trials
Senator Chuck Grassley sent out letters demanding an explanation about a rogue herpes vaccine trial
Matthews nailed for Clinton rape joke
The MSNBC host is under fire for a quip made off-camera before interview with the former presidential candidate
CDC postpones nuclear preparedness event
The topic of meeting has been changed from nuclear detonation preparedness to severe influenza
Donald Trump's America is not my America
When the Mueller investigation comes to ask Donald Trump questions, they won't kick in his door
Tear down the music festival boy's club
The 2018 Bonnaroo, Firefly and Governors Ball lineups are more male-dominated than ever — change is necessary
Why Iran’s protests matter this time
The demands Iranians are making through these protests are distinct from those of the 2009 demonstrations
Hawaii's terrifying false alarm
The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency confirmed that there was no missile en route
"Three Billboards" doomed at Oscars
"Three Billboards" enormous success at Globes threatens further success in packed field for best picture at Oscars
UK Tories vs. the people’s needs
Failing to deliver on basic necessities of modern life does not seem to faze Tory politicians much
Doctor says Trump is in good health
More details are expected to be shared on Tuesday
Why Oprah can't not be political
There is a long American tradition of black public figures assuming political roles
Losing our safeguards against despotism
Without these, our democracy is seriously at risk
America: Land of MLK, or "sh**hole"?
All our political disputes and culture-war battles boil down to one question: What kind of country is this?
Did extremist violence spike in 2017?
A look into the numbers from the past year's extremist acts
After Bannon, whither "Trumpism"?
Trump has dumped the intellectual architect of his movement. But Steve Bannon left his (awful) mark on history
The quiet, lonely end of Chris Christie
There was a time when Chris Christie was popular. But now, no one's sad to see him go
Make America Boring Again
Stop indulging these celebrity candidate fantasies. We need experienced public servants, not entertainers
Happy Trump Year!
He’s been an influential president, but for all the wrong reasons
Gerrymandering isn't "gobbledygook"
A federal judge's ruling could demystify the social science behind gerrymandering for key SCOTUS judges
Is Donald Trump a white supremacist?
On this episode of "The Chauncey DeVega Show," I speak with an expert on white supremacist movements
Goldman wants disclosure rules sacked
Wall Street’s Goldman Sachs wants to keep its millions in political spending secret
Is road salt bad for our health?
The tons of road salt used each year in America, does go somewhere after the snow melts
