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Our government’s quiet war on press freedom
Kathleen McClellan, Jesselyn Radack
It happened under Trump — and under Obama: The U.S. is using bad law to crack down on investigative journalism
Ignorance and democracy: Capitalism’s long war against higher education
David Masciotra
My alma mater, and dozens of other colleges, are ditching the liberal arts. That's a good way to kill off democracy
Different, not broken: Asexual people still reckon with erasure from their doctors
Elizabeth Hlavinka
Asexuality was historically seen as a disorder to be cured. The community is still fighting for recognition
“You’re engaging in Holocaust denial”: Critics slam J.K. Rowling’s latest anti-trans stance
Nardos Haile
George Takei and others pointed out Rowling's ignorance when she claimed Nazis did not burn trans healthcare books
“Manhunt” limps between a conspiracy thriller about hunting Lincoln’s assassin and necessary history
Melanie McFarland
Strong performances keep this adaption of “Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln's Killer" on its feet. Mostly
FBI sent several informants to Standing Rock protests, court documents show
Alleen Brown
Until now, only one other federal informant was known to be in the camps
Trump sneakers and the MAGA uniform: Merchandising fascism to the mainstream
Chauncey DeVega
MAGA merchandise is a way of creating meaning among the faithful just as the walls close in on Donald Trump
Madonna’s comments at concert points out larger impact of casual ableism and accessibility issues
Nardos Haile
The singer questioned why a fan was sitting down without realizing they were in a wheelchair
Drake Bell was sexually assaulted by dialogue coach, revealing Nickelodeon abuse of its child stars
Joy Saha
The "Drake & Josh" actor opened up for the first time about his experience in the ID's docuseries “Quiet on Set"
Burn-away cakes: The fiery new dessert trend for anyone obsessed with a good reveal
Joy Saha
Why settle for just one design when you can have two?
The pure emptiness of Katie Britt
Lucian K. Truscott IV
The Republican way of life has emptied her of anything even marginally recognizable as real
“Obviously low IQ”: Former DHS official says “Donald Trump has apparent repeated memory lapses”
Chauncey DeVega
Former Homeland Security chief of staff Miles Taylor calls Trump's mental decline "a civic tragedy"
Too much heat in the kitchen: Survey shows toxic work conditions mean many chefs are getting out
Shelagh K. Mooney, Matthew Brenner, Richard Robinson
"That those who feed others struggle to feed themselves seems a dark irony"
Common, but not ordinary: Why it’s hard to imagine a civilization without onions
Michael La Corte
In his new book, Mark Kurlansky wants to get to the core of the world's rarest of common foods
The 96th annual Oscars gave us what the movies promise and we need right now: a dose of fun
Melanie McFarland
With a dog in the audience, an Oscar for "Godzilla," and a naked anniversary, what's not to celebrate?
America’s amateur sports are plagued with scandal: Is reform finally coming?
Irvin Muchnick
Long-awaited report on U.S. amateur sports calls for far-reaching change. It's long overdue — but a big step
GOP’s top Mayorkas investigator is Benghazi probe alum
Jonathan Larsen
Top staffer in Mayorkas impeachment effort previously served on failed Benghazi committee
“Saturday Night Live” is “a bad thing for comedians” says journalist Seth Simons. He has a point
Melanie McFarland
The Humorism creator insists that "SNL" isn't about being funny. It's a "PR machine for the famous and powerful"
In “Dune,” Zendaya’s Chani is the savior we need
Nardos Haile
Chani's defiant heart and soul motivate Paul and caution viewers on the dangers of white saviors
The 1980’s “Shogun” didn’t usher in a decade of Japanophilia by itself. But it played its part
Melanie McFarland
The second highest-rated miniseries after "Roots" announced America's rising fascination with all things Japanese
American melancholy: The real loss in “Past Lives” isn’t love
Jae-Ha Kim
Having navigated two cultures my whole life, here's my reading of Celine Song's poignant, Oscar-nominated film
Ego tripping: Why do psychedelics “enlighten” some people — and make others giant narcissists?
Rich Haridy
Psychedelics have a reputation for humbling people, but "hallucinogenic elitism" is also common. What gives?
“Tradwives” offer an alluring vision of right-wing Christianity — online warriors are fighting back
Amanda Marcotte
The #FundieSnark movement battles to "deconstruct" those picture-perfect images of Christian social media
Professor: The Black history knowledge gap is widening — and GOP politicians are making it worse
Paul Ringel
White students tend to know little about the recent history of racial violence in the U.S.
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