Lindsay Clancy’s case is a test of American justice: We’ve already failed
The prosecution of Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts mother who strangled her three young children and then attempted to take her
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USPS whistleblower alleges rushed mail ballot systems could disenfranchise voters
This article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access. Votebeat is
Read moreICE is arresting more people than ever
Over the weekend, Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested more than 100 people in Memphis, the largest raid in the city’s
Read moreThe modern chef’s job now extends far beyond the kitchen
A chef used to need a restaurant. Now, they need a point of view. That was one of the clearest
Read moreTrump’s attacks on the press suddenly sound more frantic
Donald Trump has spent a decade treating the press as an oppositional force to be delegitimized. His attacks used to
Read moreTrump’s Venezuela oil deal is even sleazier than you think
During the 2024 campaign, Donald Trump talked a lot about Venezuela. He claimed that country had emptied all its asylums
Read moreThroughout Latin America, US backs autocrats in the name of liberty
Simón Bolivar, the great liberator of South America, famously observed, “The United States appear to be destined by Providence to
Read moreThe Trump administration’s plan for protecting consumers? Politely ask companies to behave
In mid-July testimony before Congress, Russell Vought boasted that, as the acting head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, he’d
Read moreKalshi kicks out George Santos forever
Kalshi, the online prediction market platform, has finally had enough of George Santos, issuing the company’s first-ever lifetime ban to
Read moreHBO’s “Lanterns” illuminates a familiar double standard
Trauma creates superheroes, we’re told. Bruce Wayne witnessed his parents’ murder and made vengeance his life’s mission. Superman survived his
Read moreA brownie-muffin for zucchini season
My grandmother has always been a rattler. When I was a child, she gave me a book called “Gus Was
Read moreA brownie-muffin for zucchini season
My grandmother has always been a rattler. When I was a child, she gave me a book called “Gus Was
Read moreCanada knows the US can’t be trusted. It’s ready to fight
Canadians have made it clear: They don’t want to become the 51st state. For the record, and despite the increasingly
Read moreTexas and Georgia races show voters are finally sick of MAGA corruption
It’s easy to see why Ken Paxton thought he could waltz right into the role of senator from Texas. Sure,
Read more“Local control” of data centers is a Big Tech con
Despite efforts to tout AI infrastructure as a boon to the American economy, as well as a home-field advantage to
Read moreDon’t trust the name on the PAC
It’s tempting to think that this tactic won’t work on the politically savvy people who pay attention to PAC names.
Read moreCDC Launches New Overdose Prevention Data Channel
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today launched the CDC Overdose Prevention Data Channel, a centralized resource that
Read moreJust say no to Trump — the drug, that is
Dutch health officials are warning people about a potentially lethal new drug bearing a familiar face: President Donald Trump. The
Read moreTrump’s answer to bad press? “FCC TO THE RESCUE!”
President Donald Trump is once again calling on the federal government to punish a news organization over coverage he doesn’t
Read moreGrand jury: DeSantis admin misused $10M
A Florida grand jury found that Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration “misappropriated” $10 million in taxpayer money and used it for
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