Lake America is Trump’s “freedom fries”
Long before "Lake America," 2003's freedom fries showed how nationalism turns language into a loyalty test
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Abdul El-Sayed answered 9/11 question honestly. CBS attacked him
If you're going to ask an American how they feel about Sept. 11, you can't get mad at the correct answer
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Data center backlash is panicking tech oligarchs ahead of midterms
Silicon Valley billionaires hope to buy their way out of democracy
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Lindsay Clancy’s case is a test of American justice: We’ve already failed
The Massachusetts mother badly needed mental health treatment. America staged a show trial instead
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USPS whistleblower alleges rushed mail ballot systems could disenfranchise voters
The anonymous whistleblower described the Postal Service’s work on systems as “secretive, rushed, chaotic"
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ICE is arresting more people than ever
New data on immigration arrests continues to break records
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The modern chef’s job now extends far beyond the kitchen
As chefs expand into fashion, travel and social media, the boundaries of restaurant culture are shifting with them
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Trump’s attacks on the press suddenly sound more frantic
From the president to the Pentagon, the administration appears to be in a spiral
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Trump’s Venezuela oil deal is even sleazier than you think
President once said Venezuela's oil was the dirtiest in the world. Now he's trying to steal it
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Throughout Latin America, US backs autocrats in the name of liberty
Trump regime is supporting a range of ruling-class right-wing leaders who will do as America orders
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The Trump administration’s plan for protecting consumers? Politely ask companies to behave
Vought and his allies have reshaped the CFPB into an industry-friendly, less aggressive regulator
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Kalshi kicks out George Santos forever
Meanwhile, a federal appeals court ruled 3-0 that states can regulate prediction markets like gambling
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HBO’s “Lanterns” illuminates a familiar double standard
John Stewart's origin story mirrors every Black kid raised for greatness, then denied it
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A brownie-muffin for zucchini season
A fudgy zucchini muffin, cold salted butter and the family language of asking, “What can I make you?”
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Canada knows the US can’t be trusted. It’s ready to fight
How much do you know about the War of 1812? To Canadians, it was unprovoked Yankee aggression
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Texas and Georgia races show voters are finally sick of MAGA corruption
Jon Ossoff and James Talarico are polling well with a clean government message
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“Local control” of data centers is a Big Tech con
Underfunded local governments are no match when data center developers come calling
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Don’t trust the name on the PAC
Our research explores the practice of giving laws and PACs names designed to manipulate voter perception
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Just say no to Trump — the drug, that is
Dutch officials issue a “Red Alert” over potentially lethal ecstasy pills shaped like Donald Trump's head
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Trump’s answer to bad press? “FCC TO THE RESCUE!”
The president again called for federal intervention against news coverage, journalists and commentary he dislikes
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Grand jury: DeSantis admin misused $10M
Jurors found taxpayer money was misappropriated for political purposes — but no one will face charges
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It’s critical that you see “Coyote vs. Acme”
If the latest "Looney Tunes" film doesn't get the support it deserves, Warner Bros. wins
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Crocodile dumplings and kangaroo on a train Down Under
Kangaroo loin, crocodile dumplings and wattleseed ice cream aboard Australia's Ghan train
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What defines millennial television? Just ask Lena Dunham
The internet can't agree on what makes a show millennial. "Girls" provides the key
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9 years after Charlottesville, GOP pushes “blood and soil”
The nativist doctrine lives on in JD Vance's vision for the US
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They’re content creators with thousands of adoring fans – so why do they feel so terrible?
The pursuit of fame for fame’s sake has become an almost banal pursuit in the attention economy
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Introducing Dolly Parton International Airport
Fans pushed to put Dolly’s name on Nashville’s airport. Now state and airport officials want to make it happen
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Seneca Nation fights Trump’s “Lake America” rename
The tribe invokes a 232-year-old treaty as Trump celebrates the proposed name change with bizarre AI memes
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The Dolly Parton covers everyone should hear
5 artists channeled the Queen of Country's spirit through their own
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Milo Yiannopoulos “overstayed his welcome,” DHS says
The far-right provocateur who called for aggressive deportations was detained by ICE for his own immigration issues
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Why don’t celebrities go away anymore?
From Donald Trump to Taylor Swift, the same names still run culture and politics
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Pete Hegseth’s press crackdown smells like a coverup
The Pentagon clamps down on Stars and Stripes as questions about the USS Abraham Lincoln arise
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Personal bankruptcy filings are soaring in 2026, signaling growing economic distress
Here's what to know about this growing trend
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“Travelin’ Thru” is the Dolly Parton song that can’t be forgotten
Parton's anthem for "Transamerica" proves doing what’s right is a timeless endeavor
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Will Hurricane Dolly hit Mar-a-Lago?
Probably not, but it’s understandable why so many people hope so
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Democrats have a golden opportunity. They’re fighting each other instead
Maybe it's time to focus on dumping Trump first, and working out their internal disputes later
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