Alfie the New Jersey mute swan avoids the death penalty — but there's a better way
Alfie the New Jersey mute swan avoids the death penalty — but there's a better way
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Alfie the swan was nearly killed for bothering jet-skiers — but in India, leopards live within the city limits
Dr. John Gartner on America after Trump: «Dystopian science fiction ... is actually happening»
Dr. John Gartner on America after Trump: «Dystopian science fiction ... is actually happening»
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Former Johns Hopkins professor on the aftermath of Trump's coup — and whether he was a Russian stooge after all
Trump's Big Lie gets an intellectual defense at last — as a Twitter thread, of course
Trump's Big Lie gets an intellectual defense at last — as a Twitter thread, of course
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An obscure podcaster goes viral with his «general theory» of the MAGAverse. It's ingenious — but is it really new?
Following the chain's «not tuna» debacle, Subway is attempting a comeback. Will it work?
Following the chain's «not tuna» debacle, Subway is attempting a comeback. Will it work?
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The revamp includes splashy new ads featuring sports stars Tom Brady and Serena Williams
How evangelicals abandoned Christianity — and became «conservatives» instead
How evangelicals abandoned Christianity — and became «conservatives» instead
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As an evangelical pastor for many years, I saw faith in Jesus Christ gradually replaced by right-wing ideology
From country music to «Kevin Can F**k Himself,» the politics of pop culture's meat and potatoes man
From country music to «Kevin Can F**k Himself,» the politics of pop culture's meat and potatoes man
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«Meat and potatoes» has long been an emblem for a particular kind of masculinity and nostalgic Americana
Bernie Sanders has forged a remarkable bond with Joe Biden — is that a good thing?
Bernie Sanders has forged a remarkable bond with Joe Biden — is that a good thing?
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Sanders has unexpected clout in the White House, and has successfully pushed Biden to the left — but only so far
Biden gave a rousing speech — but is he the wrong president at the wrong time?
Biden gave a rousing speech — but is he the wrong president at the wrong time?
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Joe Biden brought fire and gravity, for the first time in his presidency. Is he really ready to fight fascism?
The power of the Big Lie: Why do 30% of Americans cling to Trump's dark fantasy?
The power of the Big Lie: Why do 30% of Americans cling to Trump's dark fantasy?
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Nearly a third of Americans have surrendered to disinformation. The result could be a death spiral for democracy
I grew callaloo to spite my mom: How cooking a Jamaican dish healed old wounds, plus how to make it
I grew callaloo to spite my mom: How cooking a Jamaican dish healed old wounds, plus how to make it
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Those leafy greens with fried dumplings were what I needed to begin healing the pain I'd been carrying for months
After the monster's ball: CPAC celebrates the coup, and offers hints of the turmoil ahead
After the monster's ball: CPAC celebrates the coup, and offers hints of the turmoil ahead
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CPAC speakers, including a defeated ex-president, almost dared each other to excuse Jan. 6 and encourage violence
A «traitor» to the American death machine faces years in prison — while the killing goes on
A «traitor» to the American death machine faces years in prison — while the killing goes on
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Daniel Hale exposed the widespread murder of civilians in the drone war. But do Americans really want to know?
Trump cranks it up at CPAC: Why raising the spectacle of right-wing madness right now is so scary
Trump cranks it up at CPAC: Why raising the spectacle of right-wing madness right now is so scary
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While there is nothing new under the right-wing sun, Trump is still trying to up the ante
Historian Annette Gordon-Reed: Jan. 6 was a «turning point» in American history
Historian Annette Gordon-Reed: Jan. 6 was a «turning point» in American history
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Pulitzer-winning Harvard historian on the battle for the past and the fragile state of American democracy
Could genocide really happen here? Leading scholar says America is on «high alert»
Could genocide really happen here? Leading scholar says America is on «high alert»
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Alexander Laban Hinton on his new book, Trump's snake metaphor and the rising danger of white-power movements
Is a hot dog a sandwich? Food pros weigh in
Is a hot dog a sandwich? Food pros weigh in
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It’s just one of those questions that will never be put to rest
The importance of being Sylvie, a Loki unlike any other, who named herself
The importance of being Sylvie, a Loki unlike any other, who named herself
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Female tricksters are rare. Marvel's choice to introduce Sylvie, and have her steal the show, is significant
Ohio's GOP Senate contenders desperately try to out-Trump each other — it could hurt them
Ohio's GOP Senate contenders desperately try to out-Trump each other — it could hurt them
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Ohio candidates scramble to kiss Trump's ring, «or another part of his anatomy.» GOP insiders say it could backfire
Democrats, heed the warnings: 18 months to a Republican Congress — unless you fight
Democrats, heed the warnings: 18 months to a Republican Congress — unless you fight
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A GOP win in 2022 isn't inevitable. But it's extremely likely — unless Democrats act boldly, and right now
When evangelical snowflakes censor the Bible: The English Standard Version goes PC
When evangelical snowflakes censor the Bible: The English Standard Version goes PC
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How a Bible edition aimed at right-wing evangelicals has quietly scrubbed references to slavery and «the Jews»
Great work, useful idiots of the media: Most Americans buy the unsubstantiated «lab leak» theory
Great work, useful idiots of the media: Most Americans buy the unsubstantiated «lab leak» theory
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Rapid spread of lab-leak theory shows the right is still browbeating the media into spreading misinformation
As the Delta variant spreads, Republican reluctance will mean thousands more deaths
As the Delta variant spreads, Republican reluctance will mean thousands more deaths
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Deluded by their Great Leader, many Americans won't get the shots — while the rest of the world begs for them
Six months later: What have we learned from Jan. 6? Not enough to stop it from happening again
Six months later: What have we learned from Jan. 6? Not enough to stop it from happening again
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A new phase of America's endless civil war was launched six months ago. We don't yet know how or when it will end
Right-wing Twitter imitations don't work — and Trump desperately wants back on real social media
Right-wing Twitter imitations don't work — and Trump desperately wants back on real social media
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The Trumpist media strategy is to «trigger the libs,» which is hard to do if the «libs» never even see you
Republicans want «18 more months of chaos» — followed by the end of democracy
Republicans want «18 more months of chaos» — followed by the end of democracy
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Rep. Chip Roy said it out loud, but the GOP's plan is no secret: Bring democracy to a standstill, then end it
How a Greenpeace undercover reporting team embarrassed ExxonMobil
How a Greenpeace undercover reporting team embarrassed ExxonMobil
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Two Exxon lobbyists bragged about their political influence and cynical PR ploys. An undercover team caught it all
In the South, the cheese wafer — the savory-shortbread queen of every drinks party — is personal
In the South, the cheese wafer — the savory-shortbread queen of every drinks party — is personal
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The angel's in the details of how you make it your own (but you sure do want to try this version with cornmeal)
Biden's infrastructure bill — no matter how «bipartisan» — will not defeat fascism
Biden's infrastructure bill — no matter how «bipartisan» — will not defeat fascism
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Biden has a well-meaning strategy: Prove to Republicans that democracy still works. That's not nearly enough
The unchecked power of police unions
The unchecked power of police unions
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Experts believe protections in police union contracts give too many officers the sense they can abuse their power
Briars, brambles and beers: Craft brewers turn to foraged ingredients with wild results
Briars, brambles and beers: Craft brewers turn to foraged ingredients with wild results
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Brewers are infusing their beers with backyard ingredients like mulberries, pineapple weed, pine sprigs and sumac
Dr. Justin Frank: Laughing at Trump is «unhealthy,» and it won't «protect us from reality»
Dr. Justin Frank: Laughing at Trump is «unhealthy,» and it won't «protect us from reality»
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Physician and psychoanalyst says liberals mock Trump because they long to «believe the crisis is resolved»
17 easy, breezy dinners for summer beach days
17 easy, breezy dinners for summer beach days
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End a day of fun in the sun with these dinner recipes
«Zola» is a cautionary tale about Black women befriending white women
«Zola» is a cautionary tale about Black women befriending white women
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Here's a film that confirms the same white women that smile in your face be the same ones that come for you later
Searching for answers about what went wrong in Surfside collapse can improve building regulation
Searching for answers about what went wrong in Surfside collapse can improve building regulation
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Investigators are searching for what caused the tall apartment building near Miami to suddenly fail
The best seafood for the planet is also the cheapest
The best seafood for the planet is also the cheapest
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The most underrated, too
Obama aide Ben Rhodes on the global crisis of democracy: It's real, and we have to fight back
Obama aide Ben Rhodes on the global crisis of democracy: It's real, and we have to fight back
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Obama's former deputy national security adviser has been traveling the globe — and Donald Trump isn't the problem
The Roberts Court is destroying voting rights — winning back state legislatures is the only answer
The Roberts Court is destroying voting rights — winning back state legislatures is the only answer
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Another coffin nail for the Voting Rights Act — and the only remedy is political victory at the state level
Grilled portobellos get a glow-up
Grilled portobellos get a glow-up
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Thanks to their beefy umami and big ego, portobellos have become the darling of the fungus world
My witch-hunt history, and America's: A personal journey to 1692
My witch-hunt history, and America's: A personal journey to 1692
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Revisiting America's first witch hunt — and discovering how much of it was a family affair. My family, that is
Sohla's magic ratio for turning any fruit into a crumble
Sohla's magic ratio for turning any fruit into a crumble
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How to take fruit crumbles off-script with confidence
