Trying to debunk the lies about "critical race theory" is a distraction — but the hysterics have huge implications

Being self-made means "denying that you're born from a mother": Alissa Quart on the enduring "bootstraps" myth

"60 Minutes" provides us a look at a "spin-first" mentality and the excuse when claims can't be proven

John, Paul, George, Ringo and . . . Taylor?

The right-wing news host has been desperately trying to avoid the "conspiracy theorist" label

Money — not fear — may be what's keeping Millennials away from smart devices

A battle between two arcane-sounding theories about ideology actually wrestles with profound moral questions

Sean Hannity has been pushing a conspiracy theory that has completely fallen apart

After the attacks, filmmakers tried to distract a divided nation with adventure and fun

It's easy to laugh at the clowns melting down at school board meetings, but there's a method to this madness

The success of the documentary "Loose Change" spotlights the thousands of online sleuths who believe the U.S. government was behind the terror attacks -- to get gold, justify war, or serve Satan.

John Oliver used his “Last Week Tonight” to unleash everything progressives wish they could onto Senate Republicans

Taking aim at Trump and the newest alleged "p***y grabber" in his circle, Bill Maher eviscerates Brett Kavanaugh

The former "Growing Pains" actor's views were shared to promote his new documentary about homeschooling

The neuroscience of bubble mania: When derivatives traders take big risks and score big profits on a daily basis, their brain chemistry gets out of whack.