Trump rallies his forces — but for what?
A former Republican calls this "the most dangerous moment in this nation's history." We can't afford to look away
Troll olympics: GOP's race to the bottom
J.D. Vance's plan to ban the childless from voting illustrates how GOP politics has become a "worst person" contest
Biden takes the fight to Trump
Whether you like it or not, the GOP strategy in 2022 is going to be about relitigating 2020
No, the rich aren't like the rest of us
Author Michael Mechanic explains that the super-rich aren't happy — and their greed is poisoning our society
Looking back at the founding of FAIR
Our progressive media nonprofit was lucky — but we also figured out how to shame journalists into doing better
Anti-vax conspiracies tear couples apart
Misinformation and conspiracy theories are having an impact on all kinds of relationships across the country
MI GOP has to return COVID bonuses
The chairman of the Shiawassee county board voted to give himself $25,000
6 terrifying historical beauty practices
Corsets are only the tip of the terrifying beauty iceberg
The political history of film dubbing
"The Good, the Bad and the Ugly" by Sergio Leone is a classic example of dubbed post-war European film
Does your cat really love you?
Does kitty love me, or just love that I feed her? Animal behaviorists get to the bottom of it
The importance of LGBTQ-owned cafes
Amid the rise of the "sober-curious" movement, queer coffee shops are a place for community
Cherries and goat cheese kick up grains
Plus, a tip for fluffier, less clumpy couscous
The vinegary bliss of balsamic chicken
a back-pocket dinner you’ll turn to again and again (and again)
The power of "Evil" compels us
Let's consider what this underappreciated, creepy and wickedly funny show says about our bad selves
A poet’s scientific legacy
In "The Reason for the Darkness of the Night," John Tresch links Poe and the forging of American science
How did duck sex get so weird?
Ducks exhibit "sexual conflict-driven genital evolution," which makes for some odd parts
Our tips for the crispiest pizza ever
No brick oven here! Learn how to make your best-ever grilled pizza
Another GOP Rep. joins Jan. 6 committee
"We have to ignore the antics of those who do not want to find the truth"
Welcome to "Stuck Nation": America now
Book excerpt: What do you call a nation where billionaires fly into space while living standards keep declining?
Fox mulls stopping "childless" voting
Ohio Senate candidate J.D. Vance recently suggested that parents should get one extra vote for each of their kids
What is a dog? Chloe Shaw asks, answers
Novelist Rick Moody talks to Chloe Shaw about dogs, cats, vulnerability, loss, and animals as literary characters
Words can hurt (or heal) in healthcare
The way doctors speak to patients about their conditions can have a ripple effect on their well-being
Why free school meals can improve health
Many children, especially from low-income communities, eat up to half their daily calories in school
Meet the Team USA gymnasts
A breakdown of the atheletes and their strengths, along with a full schedule of when to watch the various events