the death of a nation
In just a short time, through actions and especially words, this presidency has diminished us as a people
Trump and "The End of History"
Francis Fukuyama once claimed that history was over and democracy would last forever. Maybe he had it backwards
War on drugs — and immigrants
It's becoming increasingly clear in what direction the Trump administration is heading
3 Marines missing
Other servicemembers on board were rescued, but a search mission continues for three marines
Inequality in the source code
Recent tales of online abuse directed at marginalized groups epitomize tech's structural inability to address hate
LISTEN: Flag burning = speech?
Heightened Scrutiny is a podcast exploring landmark civil rights cases. On this episode: Texas v. Johnson
Trump proves greed is not good
The idea that businessmen are better equipped to run the country is why our nation is poised for catastrophe
carbon-pusher in chief
Trump’s fossil-fueled foreign policy
climate change realities
On "Real Time" the former vice president discussed his new film, and the increasing dangers of climate change
Dems: Being right isn't enough
Author Laurie Penny breaks down why the left doesn't understand the importance of emotion in politics
What if Obama said it?
The late-night comedian wondered how Republicans would have reacted if Obama said some of the things Trump has
Uber and co-ops
Uber and Lyft have revolutionized transportation, but maybe it's time for another revolution as well
Westchester County's shame
The Trump administration ended a years long battle over fair housing, but the promise was broken long before that
The war in Afghanistan is over
Hint: Ask the Russians. They know
changing who we are
Advancements in neuroscience can change the way a brain functions
What 25,000 socialists can do
Red-bait all you want, but the Democratic Party owes its existence to the radicals who pushed it left
Trump's conflicts of interest
Trump couldn't resist this week the urge to promote his businesses, even when signing the Russian sanctions bill
How will the 2020 race unfold?
If chameleonic Kamala Harris and corporate-funded Cory Booker are the frontrunners, there could be trouble ahead
When LBJ launched Medicare
Yes, our health system is broken, but broken systems can be fixed — not easily, but they can be fixed
California's cap-and-trade
The new legislation makes huge concessions to the fossil fuel industry
Why the Cars Matter
The band was the perfect bridge between classic rock traditions and futurist pop approaches
Fall TV: Cable Roundup
With the broadcast networks underwhelming, HBO, TBS, Hulu, SundanceTV and others offer viewers hope
Bieber's racial tourism
The mounting success of Bieber's remix to "Despacito" reflects a larger issue within the pop music industry
Fun Mom Dinner is about bonds
Salon talks to the stars and makers of the new comedy about female bonding, "Fun Mom Dinner"