Pam Bondi’s shakedown exposes “Big Lie” in Minneapolis
The attorney general’s voter-roll demand shows how Trump’s 2020 election denial fuels federal coercion and violence
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Philadelphia’s ambitious plan to scare off ICE
City leaders know how to shield the community — if the mayor has the guts
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Private prisons are cashing in on Trump’s ICE crackdown. They’re just getting started
Over 90 percent of detained immigrants languish in prisons that aren't actually run by the government
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The punk rock movie that taught a generation of girls not to put out
The reissue of "Ladies and Gentlemen, the Fabulous Stains" reclaims the film as a precursor to riot grrrl
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Trump’s Minneapolis reset isn’t real
The White House has shifted tone and removed Greg Bovino, but Trump’s immigration policy remains intact
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Why GOP voters still love ICE
New PRRI polling still shows broad Republican support for some of Trump’s most extreme immigration policies
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How Minnesota nice became Minnesota strong
This is how a society builds resilience and creates lasting change
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MAGA angers the NRA over Minneapolis shooting
The Trump administration’s response to killing of Alex Pretti betrays the right’s Second Amendment rhetoric
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The pro-ICE church is worse than you think
Cities Church in St. Paul is the persecutor, not the persecuted
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Is the U.S. running a concentration camp system?
According to journalist Andrea Pitzer, the mass incarceration of civilians outside of the law is a clear sign
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“The Rip” is a new low for Netflix’s mindless filmmaking
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon's cop caper is a repetitive, over-explained slog perfect for zapped attention spans
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Cardamom, the spice you’re missing
The fragrant spice transcends Scandinavian buns and a humble cup of masala chai
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“The memes will continue”: A fake presidency, but real tyranny
Trump's lazy, crumbling regime values viral AI memes more than actual policy. But the brutality is real
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Jack Smith lays it out: Trump has shattered the rule of law
The former special counsel's congressional testimony was a reminder: We could have been spared a second Trump term
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Trump is right about one thing: Many Americans want a dictator
Amid his incoherent Davos ramblings, our unhinged president offers troubling nuggets of truth
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David Bowie’s Goblin King still casts the longest spell
Bowie’s many personas shaped pop culture, but his role in "Labyrinth" is one of his most enduring legacies
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Italian food beyond the pasta
How winter, geography and scarcity shaped Italy’s cuisine — and why comfort there has always meant survival
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Why the guardrails against Trump aren’t working
Can institutions save us even when we no longer believe in them?
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Right-wing media silos leave MAGA flailing on ICE
MAGA’s whack-a-mole defense of immigration raids is backfiring
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Trump’s new foreign aid ban expands his “cruel” agenda on the world
Experts say the Trump administration is using foreign aid to impose anti-human rights ideology globally
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Could the military further militarize Minneapolis?
Critics argue the move is more about signaling power than improving safety
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“The Bone Temple” argues that in a rage apocalypse, art may be the cure
The new "28 Years Later" shows Ralph Fiennes as a man battling evil with reason, calm and the joy of Iron Maiden
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Donald Trump lurches further into delusion on the world stage
In Davos and the White House briefing room, the president showed that he is faltering and dangerous
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Democrats: It’s more than “just the economy, stupid”
Tariffs, ICE raids, city invasions and brutalizing immigrants have also become kitchen table issues
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Under Trump, workplace harassment can now go unpunished
Led by Trump's hand-picked chair, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission just made millions vulnerable at work
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Iran’s protests have gone quiet. But the revolution isn’t over
Iranians won't give up on reclaiming their inheritance of justice, openness and human rights
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Don’t buy MAGA’s baby boom hype
Usha Vance, Karoline Leavitt and Katie Miller's pregnancies do not signal a return to the 1950s
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Don’t blame media literacy for our naivete
A viral misunderstanding of MTV’s "demise" illustrates the urge to believe what feels right
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The resistance to RFK Jr. quietly racks up wins
Accountability reporting is helping reverse health policy and funding shifts tied to the HHS secretary’s agenda
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Epstein continues to explain everything about Trump
From Greenland to Minneapolis, it's all rooted in his predatory ways
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Jasmine Crockett and the cost of authenticity
The "Las Culturistas" dust-up shows the impossible standards Black women politicians must navigate
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Mainstream media helped build the myth of law enforcement
Alec Karakatsanis explained how the news media demonizes the poor while protecting the powerful
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The revival of Moms for Liberty
After setbacks and scandals, the group's efforts have expanded — and its role in public education is growing
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To win, Democrats should chuck their leadership
The first step in defeating Trump and MAGA is giving Schumer and Jeffries the boot
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Is ChatGPT Health the new WebMD?
OpenAI’s new chatbot aims to bolster users' health decisions — but risks fueling confusion and anxiety
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MLK would be appalled by America’s health injustices
As the nation's health crumbles under Trump, King's words from 1966 remain more timely than ever
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