Robert Reich is still hopeful
As bad as it looks—as despairing as you can sometimes feel—the great strength of this country is our resilience
The real meaning of the "Deep State"
The "Deep State" also means the little-noticed machinery of governance that keeps dependably churning
Growing health gap between rich, poor
A shocking study finds that wealthier people have better health for almost a decade longer than the poor on average
Aaron Hernandez's murderous mindset
A new three-part Netflix series digs into the downfall of the ex-NFL star and how he became a cold-blooded killer
What shapes the way we see?
Our surroundings affect our cognitive orientation, and technology is as influential a climate as the weather
Loughlin accused of withholding evidence
Lori Loughlin and her husband, Mossimo Giannulli, say they did not know their money was being used for bribery
"AJ and the Queen" is beneath RuPaul
Can drag queen realness fit into the traditional sitcom format? Perhaps, but this new Netflix series isn't it
King backpedals on diversity remarks
The acclaimed author had tweeted out thoughts about diversity and quality, as if the two were mutually exclusive
How media hypocrisy is helping Trump
Hillary warned us — and the media crucified her. Now a smug culture of neutrality is enabling a would-be fascist
When politics surrenders to minor BS
Why Trump's plumbing obsession and a Democratic slap-fight over mansplaining get more coverage than real issues
West Point cadet busted: report
"Please help a young boy’s dream come true"
Pelosi reveals impeachment managers list
The lower chamber also approves seven House Democrats, who will serve as impeachment "managers" at the Senate trial
Huntsman refused ABC's demands: report
Executives reportedly asked Huntsman "to go on-camera and counter reports of internal strife" with a positive spin
Flynn wants to change his guilty plea
The move could result in more charges being brought against President Trump's former national security adviser
Australia: Urgent warning to the world
With a billion animals dead and a leader high on fossil fuel, Australia sounds an alarm for the rest of us
"Trump knew exactly what was going on"
"I wouldn't do anything without the consent of Rudy Giuliani or the president," Parnas tells MSNBC's Rachel Maddow
New Parnas docs contradict Trump defense
Giuliani wrote to Ukraine's president saying that he acted in his "capacity as personal counsel to President Trump"
Sanders promotes "uplifting" book on Fox
Sanders unveiled a photograph of her upcoming book for the first time on President Trump's favorite morning show
Nevada teachers union endorses Sanders
"CCEA is proud to have endorsed Senator Bernie Sanders for President," the union's president Vikki Courtney said
WaPo going after Trump's biz secrets
Three of the Post's best reporters urge readers to hold them accountable in finding what the president is hiding
Iowa debate gets ugly over gender
Sanders sticks by claim that he never said a woman couldn't win; Warren tries to rise above the entire debate
Climate change impacting our forecasts?
Evidence of global warming can be found in the planet’s weather every day, minute, and second since 2012
Weinstein jurors: consent and compliance
The jury at the Weinstein trial will have to check their biases about consent
Cyberspace is the next frontier
Iran’s supreme leader vowed "harsh revenge" — which could come in the form of cyber attacks