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A therapeutic retreat from an ugly world - Melanie McFarland - A therapeutic retreat from an ugly world - Melanie McFarland - Like Apple TV's other hit "Ted Lasso," this show's community of mending hearts gives us something to believe in

9 hours ago

"Fargo" and the impact of Minnesota nice - Coleman Spilde - "Fargo" and the impact of Minnesota nice - Coleman Spilde - Marge Gunderson's quiet decency mirrors the ongoing resolve of Minnesotans who continue to choose community

10 hours ago

Trump abolishes the Second Amendment -- Mike Lofgren -- MAGA's duplicity leads to a total reversal on gun rights — along with a dizzying 360 on foreign policy

9 hours ago

We should eat more salads this winter -- Joy Saha -- Cold weather isn't a reason to abandon greens. A hearty kale, bean and citrus salad makes the case

10 hours ago

US Olympians wrestle with patriotism -- CK Smith -- Freestyle skiers say pride in competing clashes with concerns over ICE raids and political tensions back at home

7 hours ago

Harris' return fits debased media moment -- Sophia Tesfaye -- Rebranded as an online organizing hub for Gen Z, Harris HQ reflects our surrender to slop

12 hours ago

Kelly cites Ailes defending Trump's jab -- CK Smith -- Her defense of Trump drew swift criticism given Ailes' legacy and Kelly's own past accusations against him

10 hours ago

Donald Trump is still weird -- Alex Galbraith -- Democrats have moved away from the useful insult, but that doesn't make it less true

12 hours ago

Kennedy Center teaches MAGA a tough lesson -- Kennedy Center teaches MAGA a lesson -- Amanda Marcotte -- Donald Trump's coalition is finding that they can't bully their way into the nation's art and culture

2 days ago

A wake-up call for white Americans -- Chauncey DeVega -- The deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti are forcing white people to face hard truths about power and violence

6 days ago

Don Lemon's arrest turned into a MAGA misfire -- Don Lemon's arrest is a MAGA misfire -- Sophia Tesfaye -- Pam Bondi's track record of prosecuting Trump's revenge is abysmal

3 days ago

The "Melania" movie is empty, foul and worse than we imagined -- The empty and foul Melania doc -- Coleman Spilde -- Neither insightful nor interesting, the first lady's disgraceful doc exists only to fuel Trump's propaganda machine

14 hours ago

Turning Point's Super Bowl alternative to Bad Bunny looks like a flop -- MAGA's alt halftime looks like a flop -- Amanda Marcotte -- The organization won't reveal the performers until the day of the game

7 days ago

DOJ release exposes dozens of Epstein victims' names and nude photos -- Epstein release exposes victims, photos -- Garrett Owen -- "It's hard to imagine a more egregious way of not protecting victims," survivor says after images were released

23 hours ago

"Chilling" new grant rules hit libraries - Jaimie Seaton - ProPublica - Alarm grows that new funding guidelines could encourage a more constrained or distorted view of American history

16 hours ago

Arizona GOP revives sharia law panic -- Russell Payne -- The return of a decades-old scare offers clues to 2026 campaign tactics

16 hours ago

Trump's cannabis order was just for show -- Russell Payne -- Even with an order to expedite the process, federal cannabis reform faces long delays and legal hurdles

16 hours ago

Democracy dies in daylight -- Brian Karem -- Layoffs at the Washington Post under Jeff Bezos are a dire warning for journalism and government accountability

1 day ago

Texas Democrat won because of book bans -- Amanda Marcotte -- Texas Democrat won because of book bans -- Amanda Marcotte -- Running against Moms for Liberty is a winning 2026 strategy

7 hours ago

Trump posts video of Obamas as apes -- Jelinda Montes -- Multiple Republican lawmakers denounced the post on social media

1 day ago

Pam Bondi has a Fox News problem -- Sophia Tesfaye -- From cable news hits to viral X posts, top DOJ figures are igniting backlash — and exposing deeper dysfunction

1 day ago

Trump is already nationalizing voting -- Jelinda Montes -- The president continues to deny his 2020 election loss, claiming voter fraud is why Republicans must "take over"

1 day ago

Let people knit their resistance hats -- Andi Zeisler -- Let people knit their resistance hats -- Andi Zeisler -- The Norwegian-inspired craftivism of Melt the ICE hats raises familiar questions about whose activism matters

10 hours ago

The Olympics went big — literally -- CK Smith -- Honoring Italy's history of classical music was a whimsical turn in showcase of centuries of cultural arts heritage

1 day ago

Guthrie steps away during family crisis -- CK Smith -- Amid her mother's disappearance, Guthrie stepped away from Olympic coverage, as Mary Carillo carried on with care

23 hours ago

Catherine O'Hara's emotional tightrope -- Coleman Spilde -- The actor's singular balance of absurdity and sincerity defined Christopher Guest's mockumentaries

1 day ago

The Olympics aren't for the everyday fan -- CK Smith -- Unsold tickets, luxury pricing, empty seats reveal how the Games drifted from their roots as a public celebration

1 day ago

Motherhood as a slapstick comedy -- Melanie McFarland -- O'Hara gave us decades' worth of moms who know it's better to be a star than a self-sacrificing angel

2 days ago

In defense of the "dumb redneck" defense -- Alex Galbraith -- Jelly Roll's refusal to take a stand on ICE at the Grammys has sparked a backlash

3 days ago

The Olympics matter in this fascist time -- Andi Zeisler -- Team USA deserves our attention, and watching them on the world stage is a chance to reclaim national pride

2 days ago

Private prisons cash in on ICE crackdown -- Nicholas Liu -- Over 90 percent of detained immigrants languish in prisons that aren't actually run by the government

10 days ago

Is it wrong to have too much money? Jackson Trager - The Conversation - Your answer may depend on deep-seated values – and your country's economy

3 days ago

Why personal budgets don't work -- Dana Miranda -- You can keep tabs on your financial situation without planning for every dollar or restricting spending

3 days ago

They beat cancer. Then came the bills -- Zina Kumok -- Treatment takes more than a physical toll on patients — it often empties their wallets

3 days ago

Nana bailed me out and I'm still ashamed -- Bob Brody -- Nana bailed me out and I'm still ashamed -- Bob Brody -- Years later, I realize that being spared the disgrace of bankruptcy was a blessing and a curse

3 days ago

FOMO is putting Gen Zers in debt -- Cara Michelle Smith -- The pressure to document the most interesting parts of their lives comes with a price tag

3 days ago

When the tourists go, hunger moves in -- Francesca Giangiulio -- As summer crowds disappear, the workers who kept them fed face rising costs, scarce housing and bare pantries

25 days ago

Welcome to the club. That'll be $200K -- Esther Luz -- Fees can cost six figures, and the waitlists stretch for months. But the exclusivity keeps them humming

2 months ago

Is ChatGPT Health the new WebMD? -- Nicole Karlis -- OpenAI's new chatbot aims to bolster users' health decisions — but risks fueling confusion and anxiety

18 days ago

Trump's new foreign aid ban -- Nicole Karlis -- Experts say the Trump administration is using foreign aid to impose anti-human rights ideology globally

14 days ago

Reinventing public health under Trump -- Nicole Karlis -- California, New York and others are forming health alliances, marking an uncharted chapter in public health

3 days ago

S.C. measles outbreak breaks record -- Jelinda Montes -- This is largest measles outbreak since the United States declared measles eliminated in 2000.

9 days ago

RFK Jr. encourages "moderate drinking" -- CK Smith -- Again, health experts warn new guidance may blur science with personal choice, fueling confusion and debate

28 days ago

The overdose crisis is turning around - Libby Jones - The overdose crisis is turning around - Libby Jones - More people are around for the holidays because of treatment options. That success is at risk unless Congress acts

3 days ago

Anti-vaccine rhetoric fuels measles rise -- CK Smith -- Public health experts warn that anti-vax advocacy contributes to preventable measles outbreaks in US communities

1 month ago

Vaccine guideline changes stir confusion -- Nicole Karlis -- Experts say the CDC advisory panel's delay of newborn hepatitis B shots is not evidence-based

1 month ago

The donut that smiles back in Barcelona -- Howie Southworth -- The donut that smiles back in Barcelona -- Howie Southworth -- Boldúman, a chubby dough figure, charms locals and visitors alike with eyes, smirks and sticky sweetness

1 day ago

The at-home birthday party is back -- Ashlie D. Stevens -- From sheet cake to sandwich parties, a case for celebrating at home

3 days ago

Minute Maid cans its frozen juice line -- Joy Saha -- In online tributes, wistful juice enthusiasts are pouring one out for the discontinuation of a childhood staple

1 day ago

Miami Beach still knows how to celebrate -- Chaya Milchtein -- From caviar-topped bananas to cafecito-rubbed ribs, Miami's memorable meals made the trip feel like a celebration

3 days ago

Eating the same thing isn't failing -- Ashlie D. Stevens -- The quiet relief of meals that require fewer decisions — and why that matters more than novelty

7 days ago

What to eat when nothing sounds good -- Ashlie D. Stevens -- A look at how stress, fatigue and emotion shape appetite — and how to respond with care

8 days ago

How to be a neighbor, one dish at a time -- Ashlie D. Stevens -- A gentle guide to introducing yourself — with food

10 days ago

Cardamom, the spice you're missing -- Joy Saha -- The fragrant spice transcends Scandinavian buns and a humble cup of masala chai

13 days ago

A love affair in life's last act -- Alice Bingham Gorman -- The odds are stacked against women in their 80s finding true love. Was it possible for me, I wondered?

3 days ago

The song that left me speechless -- Randall Horton -- The student who said she "didn't know no beautiful" created a track that became our flagship of creative excellence

3 days ago

My mother, the debutante Communist -- Andrew O'Hehir -- Her life was like a slowly unfolding, densely plotted thriller whose unfinished story we're all still inside

3 days ago

Taylor Swift, grief therapist? -- Molly Saint-James -- My husband bonded with our daughters over her music. Now that he's gone, I've found solace in her work, too

3 days ago