NAACP's leader on democracy
Endurance, not despair, will decide democracy’s future — and "Black America has been here before"
The racial costs of sports betting
As Super Bowl betting surges, unchecked gambling platforms deepen existing inequities
MAGA's war on woke is centuries old
Trump and Stephen Miller don’t just want to erase the 20th century. Their dream is much bigger than that
AI offers police illusion of safety
AI has raised deep concerns about police power and the erosion of rights, finding scapegoats instead of solutions
"Trump slump" threatens World Cup boost
This year was supposed to see a huge tourism spike but Trump policies are keeping people away
US Olympians wrestle with patriotism
Freestyle skiers say pride in competing clashes with concerns over ICE raids and political tensions back at home
A therapeutic retreat from an ugly world
Like Apple TV's other hit "Ted Lasso," this show's community of mending hearts gives us something to believe in
Kelly cites Ailes defending Trump’s jab
Her defense of Trump drew swift criticism given Ailes’ legacy and Kelly’s own past accusations against him
"Fargo" and the impact of Minnesota nice
Marge Gunderson’s quiet decency mirrors the ongoing resolve of Minnesotans who continue to choose community
Trump abolishes the Second Amendment
MAGA’s duplicity leads to a total reversal on gun rights — along with a dizzying 360 on foreign policy
We should eat more salads this winter
Cold weather isn’t a reason to abandon greens. A hearty kale, bean and citrus salad makes the case
Harris' return fits debased media moment
Rebranded as an online organizing hub for Gen Z, Harris HQ reflects our surrender to slop
Donald Trump is still weird
Democrats have moved away from the useful insult, but that doesn’t make it less true
"Chilling" new grant rules hit libraries
Alarm grows that new funding guidelines could encourage a more constrained or distorted view of American history
Arizona GOP revives sharia law panic
The return of a decades-old scare offers clues to 2026 campaign tactics
The Olympics went big — literally
Honoring Italy’s history of classical music was a whimsical turn in showcase of centuries of cultural arts heritage
Guthrie steps away during family crisis
Amid her mother’s disappearance, Guthrie stepped away from Olympic coverage, as Mary Carillo carried on with care
AIPAC Dem attacks backfire in NJ primary
The pro-Israel group's preferred candidate finished third as little-known progressive surged
The Olympics aren't for the everyday fan
Unsold tickets, luxury pricing, empty seats reveal how the Games drifted from their roots as a public celebration
Trump posts video of Obamas as apes
Multiple Republican lawmakers denounced the post on social media
Let people knit their resistance hats
The Norwegian-inspired craftivism of Melt the ICE hats raises familiar questions about whose activism matters
Minute Maid cans its frozen juice line
In online tributes, wistful juice enthusiasts are pouring one out for the discontinuation of a childhood staple
Trump’s cannabis order was just for show
Even with an order to expedite the process, federal cannabis reform faces long delays and legal hurdles
Democracy dies in daylight
Layoffs at the Washington Post under Jeff Bezos are a dire warning for journalism and government accountability