Local journalism tackling fake news
A recent survey found that Americans trust local media outlets far more than national ones
Has CIA turned on Mohammed bin Salman?
The Washington Post’s tale of cutthroat Saudis
This Apple gear is marked way down
Upgrade your tech gear with these certified refurbished Mac products for a fraction of the standard cost
GOP Sen. Tim Scott nixes Farr nomination
Farr, a civil rights–averse, white-supremacist friendly judge whom Trump nominated, is likely on his way out
Climate change's public health crisis
From infectious diseases to natural disasters, humanity is venturing into uncharted territory, scientists warn
Ingraham: Obama "obsessed" with Trump
Obama is "obsessed with taking credit for another guy's, Trump’s, success"
Barbara Lee blames ageism, sexism
Nancy Pelosi's race had little drama, but a tight contest between Lee and Jeffries speaks to Democratic divisions
Sex workers on why #ThotAudit won't work
Men’s rights advocates are threatening to report sex workers to the IRS. But is it just a new form of harassment?
Trump Tower's bad news trifecta
When the law raids, it pours: Are the dominoes surrounding Donald Trump's corruption starting to fall in earnest?
Stop selling us "empowerment feminism"
Author Ruth Whippman breaks down how "empowerment" helps sell shampoo, not build up power for women
Memo: Trouble ahead for Trump in 2020
A memo reveals that Trump is not popular among Republicans, especially women, in a state crucial to his 2020 hopes
Why "Paddington 2" deserves Oscar noms
It may not fit the mold of a usual Oscar nominee, but "Paddington 2" deserves serious Best Picture and Best Support
Gore on Trump: "Face of climate denial!"
The former Vice President appeared on Trevor Noah to discuss climate change and called out Trump in the process
Trump appeals to “fragile masculinity"
“The political process provides a way that fragile men can reaffirm their masculinity,” Eric Knowles explains
Musk plans "much larger" tunnel network
After settling lawsuit, The Boring Company looks ahead to "Dugout Loop" LA Dodgers tunnel
Sinclair backs away from Boris Epshsteyn
"The political commentary we force affiliate stations to run does not reflect the views of our company. Gotcha."
Funk: "The black answer to Star Wars'"
Salon talks to producer and historian Nelson George about the rock radio "apartheid" and why funk never got its due
Trump abruptly cancels Putin meeting
News comes after Trump's longtime fixer pleaded guilty to lying to Congress about a Trump Tower project in Moscow
Robert Mueller wants to know about this
Rick Gates reportedly reached out to the intelligence-gathering data firm Psy Group for help during the 2016 race
Trump squandered his winning hand
The U.S. doesn’t have to keep threatening to burn down the house to get a good deal
How Michigan Republicans duped voters
Voters were getting ready to approve progressive economic reforms in Michigan, but it didn't happen
DeVos has little to show after 2 years
A review of the past two years shows that much of the Secretary of Education's policy agenda has failed
Keep your car prepared during winter
Whether it's winter or summer, ensure that your car stays comfortable.
A White House in tumult
Teflon Don or a Nixonian end?