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Experts: Georgia FBI raid is "dangerous" Doug Bock Clark, Jen Fifield - Experts: Georgia FBI raid is "dangerous" Doug Bock Clark, Jen Fifield - Experts described the raid as a significant escalation in President Donald Trump's breaking of democratic norms

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Vanity meets violence in "The Beauty" Andi Zeisler - Vanity meets violence in "The Beauty" Andi Zeisler - Ryan Murphy's new show is as extravagant as ever — except when it highlights the real-world risks of looksmaxxing

18 hours 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

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Even the quilters are protesting ICE now -- Heather Digby Parton -- We're seeing more "I don't usually get political on here, but" posts than ever

18 hours ago

GOP senators break ranks on funding bill -- Alex Galbraith -- With Democrats objecting to the package's funding of DHS, the government is speeding toward another shutdown

10 hours ago

ICE surge melts away in Maine -- Garrett Owen -- Sen. Susan Collins said the ICE operation in her state would come to a close

10 hours ago

Georgia lawmakers react to FBI raid -- Garrett Owen -- A Georgia official said the county was a longtime "target" for Trump

13 hours ago

"Less lethal" weapons are still deadly -- Russell Payne -- Crowd-control tactics tied to eye injuries, serious wounds and fatalities are drawing renewed scrutiny

20 hours ago

Right-wing media silos leave MAGA flailing on ICE -- MAGA blindsided by ICE blowback -- Sophia Tesfaye -- MAGA's whack-a-mole defense of immigration raids is backfiring

3 days ago

"Those rights don't count": Bovino says Pretti forfeited 2nd Amendment rights in fatal shooting -- Bovino: Border Patrol are real "victims" -- Alex Galbraith -- Border Patrol commander Greg Bovino said his agents were "the victims" of a recent deadly shooting in Minneapolis

2 days ago

Jack Smith lays it out: Trump has shattered the rule of law -- Jack Smith lays it all out about Trump -- Heather Digby Parton -- The former special counsel's congressional testimony was a reminder: We could have been spared a second Trump term

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The pro-ICE church is worse than you think -- Pro-ICE church is worse than you think -- Amanda Marcotte -- Cities Church in St. Paul is the persecutor, not the persecuted

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ICE to officers: "Do not engage" -- Garrett Owen -- The directive comes after officers killed two people in Minneapolis

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Pam Bondi's Minneapolis shakedown -- Sophia Tesfaye -- The attorney general's voter-roll demand shows how Trump's 2020 election denial fuels federal coercion and violence

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Philly's ambitious plan to scare off ICE -- Amanda Marcotte -- City leaders know how to shield the community — if the mayor has the guts

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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

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

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Minn. daycares face stranger danger - Chabeli Carrazana - The 19th - The harassment comes as the primarily immigrant workforce is also under siege by ICE enforcement

23 hours ago

GOP senators say Noem "should go" -- Garrett Owen -- President Donald Trump countered naysaying from "losers" and called Noem's tenure a "tremendous success"

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Rep. Ilhan Omar attacked at town hall -- Jelinda Montes -- The Democratic representative was sprayed with a strong smelling liquid, but is unharmed

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A Traitor's worst enemy is themself -- Melanie McFarland -- A Traitor's worst enemy is themself -- Melanie McFarland -- In Peacock's hit reality show, it's fun to be a villain until your morals make the murder shortlist

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Springsteen revives the sound of protest -- Kenneth Womack -- Written amid unrest in Minnesota, "Streets of Minneapolis" fills a notable absence of musical dissent

1 day ago

The punk film that taught not to put out -- Caryn Rose -- The reissue of "Ladies and Gentlemen, the Fabulous Stains" reclaims the film as a precursor to riot grrrl

1 day ago

Leopard was never just for cougars -- Andi Zeisler -- A brief history of its enduring sartorial appeal, from CBGB to "The Jersey Shore"

3 days ago

Ye apologizes for antisemitism -- Alex Galbraith -- The rapper formerly known as Kanye West took out an ad expressing his hope to get better

3 days ago

"The Rip" is a new low for mindlessness -- Coleman Spilde -- Ben Affleck and Matt Damon's cop caper is a repetitive, over-explained slog perfect for zapped attention spans

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"SNL" throws Trump his own awards show -- Alex Galbraith -- The 1st Annual Trumps celebrated the president's favorite subject: himself

4 days ago

Fanning's Oscar nom undersells her year -- Coleman Spilde -- In "Sentimental Value" and "Predator: Badlands," Fanning showed off a singular, dynamic range few others could

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House Republicans pass ACA subsidies -- Jelinda Montes -- Multiple House Republicans pushed past GOP leadership to re-extend ACA health care subsidies for millions.

20 days ago

Attacks on benefits erode democracy -- Nicole Karlis -- When public programs like SNAP are cut, voter turnout historically declines

16 days ago

The real cost of Trump's tariff checks -- Chauncey DeVega -- America needs real economic opportunity, not Trump's "free" money

16 days ago

Trump auctions Jesus painting for $2.75m -- CK Smith -- The live-painted portrait sold for $2.75 million at Mar‑a‑Lago, again blending art, faith and political theater

25 days ago

What my dad said changed everything -- Jacqueline LeKachman -- What my dad said changed everything -- Jacqueline LeKachman -- Helping me secure financial independence was an expression of his love

16 days ago

Alison Bechdel faces her sellout fears -- Andi Zeisler -- There's no ethical consumption under capitalism, but there is a farmers market

16 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

16 days ago

MAGA's war on poor hurts everyone -- Kirk Swearingen -- The government shutdown may be over, but we can't forget which party wants to punish working people

16 days ago

Millions brace for snow, bitter cold -- CK Smith -- A sweeping storm is bringing snow, ice and bitter cold to much of the country, disrupting travel and daily life

5 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

19 days ago

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

1 month 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

Panic over skyrocketing health costs - Nicole Karlis - Panic over skyrocketing health costs - Nicole Karlis - With ACA subsidies set to expire next month, medical costs could get even worse

4 days ago

RFK could fumble a bad flu season -- Nicole Karlis -- Viral mutations are driving a surge in illness. Can Americans trust the Trump admin for guidance?

2 months ago

Surviving Appalachia's opioid crisis -- Mandi Fugate Sheffel -- How I found recovery and redemption — and made amends to my community

3 months ago

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

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

4 days ago

Italian food beyond the pasta -- Francesca Giangiulio -- How winter, geography and scarcity shaped Italy's cuisine — and why comfort there has always meant survival

5 days ago

Meals that help when life gets hard -- Ashlie D. Stevens -- When sick days, parental leave and rough weeks hit, here's how to show up with food

9 days ago

A fiery chili-cheese stew from Bhutan -- Katie Lockhart -- In the remote Himalayas, ema datshi emerged as the ultimate comfort food

14 days ago

The high cost of lunching -- Joy Saha -- Your midday lunch break could be costing you over $5,000 annually, says a new study

7 days ago

8 NON-ALCOHOLIC COCKTAILS, PERFECTED -- Joy Saha -- Celebrate Dry January with expertly-crafted, elevated mocktails that deliver bold flavor without the alcohol

11 days ago

Nationwide chocolate recall expanded -- Joy Saha -- Be sure to avoid these chocolate bars ahead of Valentine's Day!

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My awkward adventure on a seniors cruise -- Katelyn Doyle -- On my solo research trip I ended up isolated, injured and curious about the men paid to charm older women at sea

23 days ago

You can't resolve your way through grief -- Anna Rollins -- The year my beloved Aunt Cathy died, I resolved to stay as healthy as possible. It didn't make losing her easier

23 days ago

Reading my mom's mail with Howard Cruse -- Glenny Brock -- Reading her letters was the only way I could know her now. But opening the mail took me more than 30 years

23 days ago

Love in the time of delirium -- Joy Peskin -- I met him at a New Year's party, shortly after my mother became unmoored in time and space

23 days ago