GOP: Learn from Obama's hubris
As a loyal conservative, I see great danger ahead if Donald Trump and the hard right can't reach out to moderates
The dark (k)night rises
Greater military spending, border walls and vilification of the Other in the name of "winning" doesn't bode well
A future war on weed
Filmmaker Craig Atkinson has released a video about Sessions' attitudes toward weed, pot smokers and legalization
Inaugurations past and present
Inaugurations can mirror the nation’s mood and challenges; Trump's was no exception
postcards from the edge
Trump's America Is tearing us asunder, as told to Ken Burns
"La La Land" and the Oscars
Opposition to the film has come from fans of the Hollywood musical and admirers of jazz. Too bad they are wrong
Academy Award nominees
Every year somebody gets left at the side of the road. This year the outrage is more intense than ever, sort of
Phones silent in chi-town
Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner said Trump's plan to send in the National Guard "would be a mistake”
A clash of civilizations
Brace yourself for a coming clash of civilizations.
badlands' twitter rebellion
The Badlands National Park Twitter handle broke a gag rule to tweet out scientific facts, first signs of resistance
U.S. not a "full democracy"
Due to "erosion of public trust in political institutions," the U.S. is now a "flawed democracy" according to study
Moore passed away on Jan. 25 at age 80. She was much more than just a TV personality
A pig with human parts
Scientists have made a very early step toward the goal of growing human organs in animals for transplant
A 20 percent import tariff
Congressional approval would be needed to approve the import tax
Protesters in Philly turn out
Throngs of protesters took to the streets for the third day of massive protests since Trump's inauguration
Donald Trump's presidency is off to a less-than-enthusiastic start for everyone except Republicans
In politics and in health, you have to play the hand you're dealt
Investigate voting? Sure!
If Trump wants a serious investigation of the 2016 vote — and not a delusional partisan witch hunt — let's do it
Look Again
Fascinating world views from demonstrators protesting in Philadelphia to a a refugee camp in Iraq
Look Again
Democrats: Just say no
Voting no on Trump's nominees is largely symbolic — but as Hillary Clinton's defeat proves, symbolism matters
Virginia GOP's 2020 gambit
If Virginia Republicans have their way, Democratic presidential candidates won't benefit from winning their state
gabbard met with assad
Gabbard, a pro-Sanders Democrat, met with the country's controversial president accused of war crimes
conway presents "alt facts"
President Trump's upcoming "voter fraud" investigation could target his own daughter