The ugly numbers are finally in
Radical Republicans ramrodded that law through Congress, and the rich made out like bandits
Help, I'm addicted to my Sodastream
A break in the supply chain forced me to confront how much pop I drink — and how much I refuse to feel bad about it
A centuries-old, QAnon-like conspiracy
The fringe QAnon conspiracy theory has been creeping into the mainstream
Trump seeks to "sabotage" 2020 Census
"It's outrageous that we must also fight against an administration seeking to skew our population numbers."
Lessons from the hippies
Running away from home as a teen gave Sharon Dukett a spacious view of early 1970s culture and protest movements
Steve Daines, Greg Gianforte and Oracle
Sen. Steve Daines and Rep. Greg Gianforte made millions at Oracle, and have fought for its interests ever since
Graham’s warning about Trump re-surfaces
"At the heart of [Trump's] statement is a lack of respect for those who have served," Graham tweeted in 2015

Is the nation ready for a COVID vaccine?
The path to delivering vaccines to 330 million people remains unclear
High turnout by Trump’s base isn't all
Even if Trump's fanbase turns out in high numbers in November, it might not be enough
Why physics needs another Einstein
Harvard professor Avi Loeb says the potential for a great mind to revolutionize physics is greater than ever
"How are we going to pay these bills?"
Soledad had her hours cut in half when the pandemic hit. Then her pregnancy developed serious problems
Grill this smoky barbecue chicken pizza
Want an alternative to burgers and hot dogs? Try this twist on a California classic
How climate change fuels wildfires
2020 has already become one of California’s more devastating burn years
Jurnee Smollett will slay your demons
"We typically don't get to participate in the fun," the actress told Salon about playing the show's various genres
What does "America First" mean, exactly?
Trump has cultivated close relations with autocratic leaders while distancing the U.S. from its traditional allies
House Dems subpoena Louis DeJoy
"If the USPS is surprised we are issuing a subpoena," said Ocasio-Cortez, "it's because they weren't listening"
The song of the singing dog plays on
For 50 years, the dogs were thought to only live in captivity. Their rediscovery provides hope for conservation
Problems at the polls
During the busiest periods, the process will slow due to COVID-19’s constraints
Election 2020: The horror movie
Is Donald Trump a bad president who can be defeated, or a Cthulhu-Candyman entity who controls our thoughts?
Pharma CEO: Industry can police itself
One watchdog group dismissed the notion as "like the wolf saying he'll guard the henhouse"
"Away" & Earthbound politics in space
Series creator Andrew Hinderaker spoke to Salon about the international crew, finale photo & Season 2 possibilities
Trump hired a "Faux-Bama": Cohen book
CNN reports that Trump's former fixer's tell-all book includes details about Trump hiring a "Faux-Bama" to belittle
When teachers become Big Brother
Virtual classrooms make punishment easier to dole out than connection. It doesn’t have to be this way