Harsh punishments for petty violations don't work. There's a more humane and inexpensive answer, expert tells Salon

Cognitive decline for long-term dog owners happened at a slower rate than with non–dog owners

While declaring a national emergency might help Trump save enough face to avoid a shutdown, it would likely fail

As Dylan's classic "Blonde on Blonde" turns 50, I try to reconcile my politics with my search for what art endures

"They laughed," she says. "But later, the same people were sitting in here crying. You don't know how you're going to feel until it happens to you."

Comedians Nick Ruggia and Ryan Hoffman say two videos from this season of "SNL" were ripped from year-old sketches

The comic writers talk about Dolezal's nose, the anxiety of whiteness, and whether Caitlyn Jenner is even relevant

A powerful poem demonstrates why rape jokes are so damaging

The recent drubbing of Maddow shows both peril and truth in the idea that liberals need to mimic the Fox News model

Leaving New York seemed ideal. Until the crazy landlord, topless exams, the French flu, the lack of credit cards...

Nothing can compete with the behemoth that is Christmas consumerism, so stop trying to make Jewish holidays conform

Madsen starts retreats by getting naked for a live demo: "I have arousal, I have orgasms, I laugh, I giggle ..."

An 18-year-old New Jersey student takes her family to court for her school bills

The 76th annual Golden Globes was largely pointless and lacked an Oprah Moment. But at least we had Sandra Oh

His silence around Indiana's Religious Freedom Restoration Act starts to make some sense