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Vaccine paranoia: Why right-wingers are worried about their «precious bodily fluids»

Millions of Americans believe there are microchips in the vaccines. Jason Colavito says these delusions run deep

A terrifying new theory: Fake news and conspiracy theories as an evolutionary strategy

Social scientist Michael Bang Petersen on why people believe outrageous lies — as a tool in violent group conflict

When to admit you're wrong: JFK's lessons for Joe Biden

John F. Kennedy took responsibility for the Bay of Pigs debacle — and it worked. Biden should study that history

Want creamier scrambled eggs? These are the best dairy products to add for texture and flavor

From crème fraîche to a teaspoon of mayonnaise, Salon Food tests out the most popular options

Not just Paris: How did the «celebrity who can't cook» become food TV's fastest growing genre?

We've gone from watching Jacques Pépin flipping an omelet to watching Ludacris struggle to open an aluminum can

The Paloma is the perfect, simple summer cocktail — you can make one with as few as two ingredients

Ask the Oracle Pour: What should I drink today? All signs point to the Paloma and living in the moment

Josh Hawley's Orwellian «Love America Act» and the fascist campaign to rewrite history

Hawley's proposed law is ludicrous — but the global fascist movement's struggle to commandeer history is no joke

Trump's magic mark: Republicans reap millions in donations with the «pre-checked box»

Trump's campaign scammed his donors with automatic recurring payments — and now every major Republican is doing it

Rep. Lauren Boebert lost a family member to COVID — but she's still a vaccine foe

Boebert's step-grandfather died in December, but her incoherent views on the «Fauci ouchie» haven't changed

Dinner for one? Clay pot rice is a customizable, filling option packed with flavor

This dish, which is traditional in Hong Kong, is endlessly riffable and a great use of leftover protein and veggies

Are Trump's followers being conned? No — they gave him $100 million because they love him

Can we stop claiming that Trump's followers are his victims? They've made their choice, and must live with it

Think chicken is boring? These inspired takes on Italian-American classics will change your mind

Reach for olive oil, lemon juice, capers, butter and bundles of herbs to give weeknight chicken a flavorful boost

Nina Turner defeated by Democratic establishment — her loss is the oligarchy's gain

Mainstream Democrats defeated Turner by defaming her as a Biden-hater. But they haven't turned back the tide

Trump's coup came so close to working — do the American people even care?

More evidence on Trump's late effort to pervert the DOJ — as Democrats push onward with «bipartisanship» and denial

The fight for America's future won't be won or lost in Washington — it runs through the states

Voting rights are in trouble — but Congress and the courts can't save us. The real fight is in state capitals

«Ironic»: Kayleigh McEnany calls out Cuomo on Fox News for «touching women in inappropriate places»

The Fox host interviewing McEnany didn't ask about her experience handling harassment accusations against Trump

Why did Lauren Boebert lead a late-night Capitol tour three weeks before Jan. 6?

Before she became a member of Congress, Boebert led a family tour that appeared to break all the Capitol's rules

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's executive order targeting migrants likely violated the Constitution: judge

The judge wrote Abbott's order causes «irreparable injury» to people the government is «charged with protecting»

Trump's coup same so close to working — do the American people even care?

More evidence on Trump's late effort to pervert the DOJ — as Democrats push onward with «bipartisanship» and denial

Republicans are increasingly ready for violence: We look away at our peril

In the wake of Jan. 6, public opinion surveys suggest the threat is real — and the time for blithe denial is over

Sen. Lindsey Graham tests positive for COVID-19: «I am very glad I was vaccinated»

«I am very glad I was vaccinated because without vaccination I am certain I would not feel as well as I do now»

«Worst station in history»: Mike Lindell reveals his war with Fox News is costing him $1M a week

«You turn on us when we needed you most. I got attacked on CNN for 18 minutes. Where were you Fox to report?»

So, hey, it's August — is Trump being «reinstated» as president or what?

Even MyPillow guy Mike Lindell has backed away from his August prediction. But true believers are keeping the faith

Biden team calls for “out-organizing” voter suppression — activists say that's insulting

Voting advocates say Biden’s shift is «a slap in the face» to the thousands of organizers who helped Democrats win

«An orange jumpsuit waiting»: Trump warned he should be concerned about Manhattan criminal probe

«There is an orange jumpsuit waiting for Donald Trump at the end of that process»

Terrorism expert Sara Kamali on Jan. 6, white nationalism and the rise of «Vanilla ISIS»

The author of «Homegrown Hate» on the nightmarish fantasies shared by white nationalists and Islamic extremists

Meet Christopher Rufo — leader of the incoherent right-wing attack on «critical race theory»

Meet the Trump fan and Heritage Foundation stooge leading the racist, red-baiting assault on American education

«Both sides» journalism isn't even journalism — at this point, it's Republican propaganda

Journalists who present the GOP's attack on democracy as normal politics have no excuse. They're complicit

Will things ever return to normal? It doesn't look that way right now

New CDC data makes the dangers of the delta variant clear — we have to face that we're in this for the long haul

Madison Cawthorn admits he «erroneously» tried to bring gun onto plane

His campaign chalks up the incident as an accident

Our favorite vegan cookie recipes to bake right now

Mo’ dairy, mo’ problems

13 best places to eat at in Seattle (because it has some of the best restaurants in the country)

Try the cinnamon rolls, oysters, burgers and flatbreads at these spots

What «Ted Lasso» could help us to understand about athletes protecting their mental health

A well-handled storyline about «the yips» explains and supports Simone Biles' decision to avoid potential injury

Republican star Lauren Boebert spins fables about her childhood — but the real story is better

The strange saga of the gun-toting GOP congresswoman, her single mom, the pro wrestler and the corrupt phlebotomist

Birth of a nation: Jim Crow Republicans seek to repeat America's dark history

Republicans are pushing America backward to the racist fantasies of the past. Are Democrats ready to fight?

That wrenching Jan. 6 testimony — and why the forces of fascism must deny it

Members of the MAGA cult have surrendered all notions of truth and reality — and they know our outrage will fade

This Democrat got big money from Big Pharma — and turned against lower drug prices

Rep. Scott Peters once backed Democrats' price-control bill. Now critics say he's a «paid mercenary» for Big Pharma

5 tips for buying better butter at the grocery store, according to an expert

As Julia Child said, «With enough butter, anything is good.» But how good is the butter in your kitchen?

Do you actually need to salt eggplant in advance?

And other eggplant frequently asked questions, answered by our Food52's Kitchen Scientist columnist, Nik Sharma
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