“I’m more conservative than people think”: Colbert pushes back against “lefty” perception
Stephen Colbert doesn’t see himself as a paragon of progressivism. In an interview with GQ covering his two decades as
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Dick Cheney, powerful and polarizing former Vice President, dead at 84
Former Vice President Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful vice presidents in American history and a leading architect of
Read moreWhy “Dancing with the Stars” fans love voting for Andy Richter
Nimble. Graceful. Rhythmic. None of these words come to mind when we think about Andy Richter. Yet the pudgy former
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Earlier this fall, I decided to learn to crochet in earnest. I say “learn” as if I were starting from
Read moreNext in Donald Trump’s crosshairs? Nigeria
President Donald Trump has been lobbying for the Nobel Peace Prize since at least 2018 when his administration managed the
Read moreTrump’s America is governed by necropolitics
Over forty years after its release, Bruce Springsteen’s seminal 1982 album “Nebraska” continues to feel prescient and powerful. Long beloved
Read moreTrump has free rein to kill, courtesy of the Justice Department
As a lawyer at the Justice Department, and later at accountability nonprofits, I’ve had a front row seat to ever-expanding
Read more“I don’t feel safe”: Black Memphis residents report harassment by Trump’s police task force
When Reggie Williams turned 18 two decades ago, his mother entrusted him with his birth certificate. Keep it on you
Read moreDiane Ladd, Oscar-nominated actress and mother of Laura Dern, dead at 89
Actress Diane Ladd died on Monday. She was 89. The three-time Oscar nominee’s death was announced by her daughter, actress
Read more“Guns-a-blazing”: Trump readies invasion of Nigeria over claims of attacks on Christians
President Donald Trump has ordered the military to prepare for action in Nigeria, where he claims the government has failed
Read more“I think she’s out”: Pelosi’s retirement top of mind for House Democrats
After nearly forty years of electoral service in Congress, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi may be on her way out.
Read moreOne writer’s plan to rescue baseball from itself
On Saturday night, Oct. 25, my husband managed to pry me away from the second game of the World Series
Read morePaul McCartney’s Wings spread again with new book and anthology
Compiled by Paul McCartney and edited by Ted Widmer, “Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run” is a
Read moreTrump returns to “60 Minutes” and CBS News — because of Bari Weiss
It only took $16 million, new ownership and deep staff cuts for CBS News to lure President Donald Trump back
Read moreZohran Mamdani knows how to win
“After this campaign, I definitely will be a lot more involved in politics going forward and volunteering for other campaigns.”
Read moreHow Donald Trump broke the American mind
President Donald Trump’s decision to demolish the East Wing of the White House to make way for a ballroom is
Read moreChampagne, sequins, SNAP cuts: A real-life Gatsby party
President Donald Trump hosted a “Great Gatsby” themed party for Halloween, complete with tuxedos, flapper dresses, jazz covers and cocktails
Read moreRachel Sennott really does love LA
Six years ago, Rachel Sennott shared an unflattering imaginary snapshot of Los Angeles life in a viral video she describes
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“What is grief if not love persevering?” The Marvel Cinematic Universe unexpectedly delivers this profound line at the end of
Read more“Ain’t as glamorous as it sounds”: Che shares history with assistance as SNAP benefits freeze
Michael Che lashed out at mean-spirited celebrations of the end of SNAP benefits on Saturday, calling the end of government
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