Jones Act waiver ends, hope fades
The Jones Act was passed in 1920 and required goods sent between U.S. ports to be transported by American vessels
Charlottesville victim faces charges
In a "clearly retaliatory" move, the man who went to cops was accused of being a white supremacist
When Trump obstructed justice
A Brookings report lays out analysis similar to that undertaken by special counsel Robert Mueller
"The Last Jedi" trailer: What we learned
The new trailer for "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" looks as epic as one would expect from a "Breaking Bad" director
Jon Stewart returns to late night
The former "Daily Show" host had to get a few words off his chest about Trump, pursuant to the fairness doctrine
Bob Corker: Hero of our time (sort of)
Tennessee's retiring Republican speaks the truth about Trump — and reveals the craven cowardice of his own party
A Trumpian White House exodus
Everyone from Secretary of State Rex Tillerson to National Economic Council Director Gary Cohn reportedly wants out
Rick Perry coal subsidy fail
This emerging pro-coal narrative is worth unpacking
We are two emotional nations at war
Antagonism flourishes, but it comes in different flavors
Why the far right is winning
Nancy MacLean on her hot book "Democracy in Chains" and the evil genius of the Koch brothers' donor network
Tucker Carlson, conspiracy-monger
By running a report that the Vegas shooter had an accomplice, Carlson gives credence to a false conspiracy theory
Challenge Feinstein? Beware the trap
There's a way for progressive Democrats to go after Feinstein without giving in to sexist, ageist impulses
Steve Bannon has big Senate dreams
Breitbart News chief gearing up for large-scale effort against Republicans he sees as blocking far-right agenda
Why progressive candidates are winning
They're not all that radical, just different—with an ear for their constituents and the backing of Our Revolution
Memo to Tillerson about the "moron"
To: Rex Tillerson / From: Robert Reich / Subject: The Moron
Economic showdown: Tax cuts v. spending
Politicians and policymakers usually favor one type of stimulus over the other — but which is better?
Marvels' Runaways: Perfect for Trump Era
A new comic run and a new TV show revive Marvel's story of kids who fight their supervillain parents
When powerful leaders become "mean men"
The real reason behind Weinstein's alleged sexual misconduct isn't about sex, it's about control
Comic Con's NYC off-campus bar scene
Which Comic Con has the best off-campus bar scene; New York or San Diego?
Melania vs. Ivana is peak pettiness
Why anyone would even want to fight for status as Donald Trump's First Lady is a mystery in and of itself
Polychromatic world of comic con
Meet some of the cosplayers behind one of pop culture's largest events
Where were the Weinstein jokes on "SNL"?
SNL Saturday made no reference or joke to the Weinstein controversy, Lorne Michaels gave little reason why
Famously undecided voter is anti-Trump
Let's celebrate simpler times
ESPN suspends Jemele Hill
The anchor who ran afoul of the White House for her tweets last month has now been punished by her network