Draining the swamp — of brains
Trump got elected by attacking "elites." But he didn't mean rich people — only those with education and expertise
What the Russia thing tells us
Some American conservatives are attracted to authoritarianism and distrust modern Western culture
DeVos and ALEC's evil agenda
Teachers, parents and business leaders are rising up to resist DeVos and ALEC's extreme agenda
Getting naked & painted in NY
Salon talks to the founder of the annual NYC bodypainting event about why "humanity" is this year's theme
Breitbart's alternate universe
Democrats and progressives turned to wider and more reputable sources
Did "Dunkirk" capture history?
Christopher Nolan's epic is fine entertainment, but its ability to place viewers in history is what truly impresses
Justin Bieber's worst moments
Following his ban from China, here's a list of just a few of his most disgraceful misadventures for your enjoyment
Stranded in West Virginia
When my motorcycle dies on a cross-country trip, a threatening encounter casts a shadow over my relaxing break
The redirect-the-blame game
Newt Gingrich complains about a prosecutor expanding his mandate, something he once said was okay to do
Lieberman on video games
As a senator in the '90s, Lieberman fought for a ratings system to help parents navigate violent video games
Scaramucci's first conference
Former Wall Streeter indicates he's going to take a very Trumpian approach to communications
Sean Spicer's greatest hits
Sean Spicer's tenure as press secretary comes to an end, and a lot of people will be sad to see him go
Tragedy in Florida
The teens won't be charged for standing by while a man drowned, but may be charged for not reporting a dead body
Hannity will not get the award
The Fox News host says that he turned down the award due to a scheduling conflict, but that excuse makes no sense
Do you trust Twitter?
The micro-blogging site claims to have successfully fended off harassers, but offers only vague, self-reported data
made in america week ends
Donald Trump's communications team wants to be on message, but he keeps undermining them
celeb media and the patriarchy
While promoting her new film "Landslide," Jenny Slate made a killer point about dating in Hollywood
internet: we'll miss you sean
Sean Spicer has given Twitter so much during the six months he's had in his job. Now users are giving back
When the Mooch was loose
The White House's newest communications director hasn't always been a fan of his new boss
Doctor Doom: The MCU's bane
"Fargo" creator Noah Hawley will helm a Doctor Doom film, news that highlights a longstanding problem for the MCU
Trump pardon himself?
The rule of law President will likely have the legal backing to do so — at a huge political cost
So mooch for Spicey
Sean Spicer resigns after Trump ally Anthony Scaramucci takes over the White House press duties
Producers defend "Confederate"
News of the upcoming sci-fi slave drama has not been well received
China bans Bieber
The Canadian singer and irrepressible rapscallion will no longer be allowed in the nation due to his loutishness