The science of how satire can save us
The mainstreaming of lies in the Trump era is hurting our cognitive abilities. Research says satire can save us
What the frack?
The link between fracking and the bottled water industry is one more reason to take back the tap
Grover Cleveland's big breakthrough
A uniquely veto-happy president, Cleveland broke new ground in shaming welfare recipients as unworthy
The politics of experimental drugs
"Right to try" legislation gives terminally ill patients the right to use experimental medications
White House traffic piles up at the exit
General McMaster prepares to parachute out of the White House
How to diagnose an authoritarian
How to know if you're about to join a cult or become a Trump supporter
Overcoming the red-blue divide
In a trip to deep-red Texas, Sanders argues that real economic populism can overcome partisanship. It won't be easy
Trump's trade policy
What the U.S. president really means by pleading for “fairness” is simply for the U.S. to have its way
What makes Kim Jong Un tick?
President Donald Trump will need to understand what makes the North Korean leader tick before meeting
Bill Maher compares dems to Velveeta
In his editorial on Friday night, he delivered a tough message to Democrats
GOP Senator: GOP doesn't deserve to lead
Arizona Senator Jeff Flake says Trump is ruining the party. Weird, because they almost always agree
Women are less protected than gun owners
The Oscar winner and ERA's Noreen Farrell on taking #metoo to workplace law
When a celebrity villain gets dumped
Yes, it's news! Celebrity culture and politics are ruled by the same principle: Live by the sword, die by the sword
Counterpart: The best of all worlds
No series externalizes the destructive nature of man's inner conflict quite so well
Trump's cabinet chaos: Who's fired?
The White House truly is turning into “The Apprentice”
Trump confused about how agencies work
Chaos in the White House might simply be a result of Trump having no idea what he's doing
Ryan gives Republicans the bad news
Even Paul Ryan's district isn't as safe as it once was
Academy president accused of harassment
John Bailey, president of the organization behind the Oscars, is under investigation for three claims of harassment
Americans have authoritarian tendencies
A new poll finds that 29 percent of respondents expressed support for a "'strong leader' or 'army rule'"
Air travel needs its #MeToo moment
A string of high-profile cases shows that sexual harassment exists in pretty much every industry
Trump's budget director under fire
Trump's budget director used Trump's campaign slogan "MAGA" on his official Twitter—which may violate the Hatch Act
The "red line" for Mueller
Is the DOJ’s Russia investigation ramping up or winding down by seeking documents from the president’s business?
Hanny throws barbs at Fox's journalist
Sean Hannity is quite mad that the best journalist on Fox News is calling him out — with facts
Remembering Louise Slaughter
The longtime congresswoman was remembered as a pioneer and a champion of women's rights