Brexit rooted more in elite politics
Conservative leaders, starting with Thatcher, pushed the idea that nationalism was more important than free trade
A Dickensian Christmas in NYC
The author & activist would find the poor as hated and alone in 21st century NYC as they were in Victorian England
Make government shutdowns hurt
So Trump wants to shut down the government again. Who cares?
Are men too easily flattered?
Should men be allowed to have power at all? Latest scandals in TrumpWorld suggest they simply can't be trusted
The next Standing Rock in Canada?
The conflict could become the next showdown over Indigenous rights and fossil fuel infrastructure
News from the far side of nowhere
America already preparing to sign off on 2018 in a blur of Trump
Pirro paid for another GOP event
Pirro has used her Fox News program to push a Republican cause that was related to her speaking fee
WI GOP’s power grab: Danger to democracy
Democracies survive if political norms and traditions are upheld
Fox News' "War on Christmas" and the LES
Prejudice towards those who practice a religion other than one's own has deep roots, but so does multiculturalism
Ditch the mug & make this hot cocoa cake
Complete with a peppermint marshmallowy topping
Enduring influence of cultural values
In some societies, kids are taught that they’re in control of their own happiness — which makes them more indulgent
Melissa Clark's Instant Pot primer
"Comfort In an Instant" is an operator's guide to the Instant Pot, author Melissa Clark gets you up and running
Smart Watch: Here comes Hot Santa Claus
He's gotta be strong, and he's gotta be fast and he's gotta be the guy who played Snake Plissken
California takes on food waste
The state’s programs and laws to tackle food waste and greenhouse gas emissions could be a template for the nation
Consequence of shark fishing tournaments
Fishing sharks for prize money devalues our respect for nature
Should some women get mammograms at 30?
There's conflicting information about mammography for the 30something set. Here's how it affects you
Reading "Gatsby" with Sylvia Plath
For centuries, readers have written in the margins of books to indicate admiration, disagreement or inspiration
Don't let the Oscars go host-less
Ratings are down, and the plan to save the show — Kevin Hart — is a bust. But going without an emcee is a mistake
The 10 best kids' books of 2018
Whether you're looking for gift books or something to add to your kid's library, these top 10 books fit the bill
Brexit and the Yellow Vests
These events are not disconnected, and not as far away as they look. The crisis of democracy just got hotter
Green New Deal must address militarism
The U.S. military is the largest institutional consumer of fossil fuels and the largest source of greenhouse gases
The problem with "Into the Spider-Verse"
The new Spider-Man movie is a love letter to its own franchise. That's not entirely a good thing
Investing in politicians
The investment theory of political campaigns and elections
The EPA is making your gas mileage worse
The idea that making cars cheaper will lead to fewer cars on the road is “inconsistent with basic economic theory"