Politics

2017 was the worst year ever for drug overdose deaths in America

Nearly 200 people a day died of drug overdoses in 2017, based on preliminary federal data. 2016 was the worst…

6 years ago

Manafort trial jury ends first day of deliberations with no verdict

The jury sent four questions to the judge. The jury in Paul Manafort’s trial hasn’t made up its mind just…

6 years ago

The billionaire house hostage saga of Azealia Banks, Elon Musk, and Grimes, explained

Here’s the background you need to understand the story. The most inescapable and yet also somehow least consequential scandal on…

6 years ago

7 iconic Aretha Franklin musical moments from movies and TV

Plus the one song that eclipsed them all. Aretha Franklin was a riveting live performer, which is why so many…

6 years ago

Colorado baker who refused to serve gay couple now wants to refuse to serve transgender person

Jack Phillips, the owner of Masterpiece Cakeshop, is suing Colorado officials. The Colorado baker who earlier this year won a…

6 years ago

The debate over Donald Trump’s alleged n-word tape, explained

The obsession over Trump saying a racial slur exposes a big problem with how America talks about racism. The last…

6 years ago

“Socialism” vs. “capitalism” is a false dichotomy

We need go-go capitalism to afford a generous welfare state — and people won’t support go-go capitalism without a safety…

6 years ago

Trump on Clinton’s email server

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6 years ago

John Brennan: Trump revoked my clearance to scare others “into silence”

The former CIA director fired back at the president in a fiery op-ed. Less than 24 hours after President Donald…

6 years ago

The genius of Aretha Franklin, explained by “I Say a Little Prayer”

Her incomparable voice could turn a good song into a great one. Aretha Franklin was blessed with arguably the greatest…

6 years ago