Clapper and Brennan clap back
The two former intelligence chiefs accused Trump of trying to "delegitimize the intelligence community"
Lincoln’s spy
Allan Pinkerton, the grandaddy of American private eyes, has a "true detective" story made for the binge-watch era
A visit to heaven and hell
Mapping planet Earth
Success fighting the NRA?
A victorious win for the Democrats, Virginia's election results prove that an anti-gun campaign may be a winner
Moore falling in polls
Following the allegations of sexual impropriety, Moore's campaign has nosedived
Can the Democratic Party be rebuilt?
A post-election "autopsy" from the progressive wing argues that grassroots activists must do what leaders can't
Your passion is holding you back
Instead of passion, have purpose
New must-read sci-fi: Weir's "Artemis"
The author of "The Martian" has done it again, with a science-forward thriller set on a lunar colony
"SNL" let's Louis off the hook
"SNL" tiptoed around the Louis allegations, referencing him sporadically throughout the show, yet had a Moore skit
The Democrats are not the party of peace
When will the current party of opposition stand up for peace, and embrace an anti-war movement?
Can there be a "second Israel"?
This year, Kurds voted for independence from Iraq, only to lose it weeks later. Here's what people were saying
Brazil gang leaders: Holy war coming
Evangelicalism is spreading across Brazil like a virus, just as it has taken over the Southern United States
Why author Isabel Allende is an optimist
One of the world's most widely read authors isn't letting President Trump rule the immigration narrative
Fox News Shrugged Off Elections
The cable news network skipped election coverage for more NFL protest talk and the anniversary of Trump's victory
Twitter is not that important
Your follower count is not an indicator of personal success — moreover, it's dangerous to believe that. Here's why
When Fox promoted a psuedoscandal
Trump propagandist Sean Hannity led the way with almost three and a half hours of Uranium One coverage
Turkey: Friend or frenemy?
After last year's failed coup and Erdogan's brutal crackdown, our relationship with Turkey has gone south fast
How do strongmen celebrate a revolution?
If you wish to project an image of a strong state, it’s awkward to toast the overturning of a seated government
Trans teen wants to fix the education sy
You may remember him as Gavin Grimm who taught the world how schools discriminate against trans youth
How to enjoy Trumpsgiving
Reaching across political divisions is actually possible with radical empathy
Does American culture shame too much?
The role of shame in American society has evolved since the colonial years — in what ways has it changed?
Can a long walk heal these veterans?
Twenty veterans commit suicide daily, but these two friends are determined to address their PTSD post-Iraq
Why shaming harassers actually works
Companies are likely taking notice as more women speak up about workplace harassment.
First night of the .22-Caliber Killer
In the 1980s, a white serial killer terrorized New York, targeting black men