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Historical fact makes right-wing fantasies more plausible

"Ghost words" are often the result of misreadings and typographical errors

White people and institutions need to hit a hard pause and reflect on the Kentucky Derby anthem's history

For all their eloquence, New Atheists show little interest in understanding how believers really think or feel

Listening to old favorite bands is no different from revisiting the books and movies that endure

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"Social bots" are spreading fake news — and humans are falling for them. Here's how

While Donald Trump claims that the media is rigged against him, the numbers show news favors her non-scandal

Banning fake-news sites doesn't address the real problem: Social-media companies make big money off lies and hate

When he leaves Fox News, he'll "probably drive around in the car, talk to myself for three hours a day"