"Death and poetry both demand vulnerability and the willingness to admit to it. They casually spill our secrets into the world and expose us as beings who spend our lives committing humiliating acts of feeling," @andizeisler.bsky.social writes.

The progressive group is pushing to tie sweeping economic change to its environmental mission.

Former SC state senators say they’ll continue to fight for reproductive rights despite their colleagues’ proposals.

Even the Supreme Court can't question his use of force in American cities, Trump says.

An increasing number of influencers, crypto grifters, “pick-up artists” and gambling websites have come to realize that male isolation creates incredible profit opportunities.

As Billy Bob Thornton’s Texas tirades draw a growing audience, we wonder if NBC will take that as a hint.

In Guillermo del Toro’s “Frankenstein,” the Creature finds humanity not only in words or deeds, but shared meals.

The president's rampant misuse of pardon power is yet another assault on democracy.

In the early years of SNL, Francisco Franco was "still dead." But to his 21st-century fanboys, he's immortal.

Long overshadowed by its neighbors, Malaysia’s vibrant, punchy cooking is finally getting the attention it deserves.

The escalating feud underscores tensions in GOP, raising questions about the party’s direction for 2026 Midterms.

Conservative criticism of the president is escalating — in potentially damaging ways.

Ken Burns' latest opus is solid storytelling. It also highlights the costliness of our ignorance about our history.

After dodging press questions, Trump fired off posts calling Republican lawmakers "soft and foolish."

Democratic frustration grows after the Senate leader "lost control of his caucus."

"People’s surprise at their own thirst for del Toro’s Creature is itself surprising. We are talking about “Frankenstein,” a story that entered the world in 1818, brimming with psychosexual intrigue and outright kink appeal."

Parents and toddlers watched in terror as ICE agents seized a beloved teacher during morning drop-off.

"For years, Trump has pitched himself to GOP women as their “protector” who is eager to chivalrously shield womankind from a whole host of imaginary threats ranging from predatory immigrants to trans women in bathrooms. That billing has always been hard to square with the objective reality…"

"We have seen the president’s physical and mental decline with our own eyes, and it seems to be going from bad to worse at an increasing pace. Trump’s speeches often don’t make sense. He sleeps in public meetings, and afterward, his staff denies it happened."

Republican defectors accuse President Donald Trump of pressuring them to "vote the wrong way."

Details about the minor whose allegations derailed Gaetz's career were shared by the New York Times.

A hug between JD Vance and Charlie Kirk's widow set off rumors, but the real story is the GOP image problem. Vance's marriage to Usha clashes with ideals he promotes. @amandamarcotte.bsky.social explains why in the latest #StandingRoomOnly.

From steeping oats in tea to reaching for ricotta or the rice cooker, a guide to oatmeal that actually excites.

White House says October jobs and inflation reports can’t be verified; critics accuse Trump of a cover-up.

Former national security official warns “Trump is moving faster than most dictators have.”

"Although the Texas Democrats didn’t succeed in stopping the Republicans, their doomed strategy achieved something just as important: It brought national attention to the Machiavellian tactics the GOP was employing to maintain its congressional majority in 2026."

Retribution on behalf of the president is now the Justice Department's primary focus.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt added that Trump "did nothing wrong."

A provision in the bill to reopen the federal government could line several senators up for hefty payouts.

Sometimes a strange craving sparks unexpected inspiration. For @ashliedstevens.bsky.social, it was the comfort of a cinnamon roll meets cacio e pepe — soft, cheesy, peppery and straight from the oven.

The president argued Americans "don’t have certain talents" while defending the H-1B worker visa program.

In one email to accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein referred to Trump as “that dog that hasn’t barked.”

The latest in the "Predator" franchise is a rallying cry for the underestimated to find strength in each other.

Far from being a lame duck, Trump and MAGA will only escalate their attacks on democracy.

A ceremony meant to honor heroes, Trump repurposed it into celebrating political conquest, and got backlash again.

In "Bread of Angels," Smith reflects tenderly on her life with her late husband, transforming grief into art.

Despite his "no" vote, the Senate deal to reopen the government bears Schumer’s fingerprints.

Utah judge halts GOP’s new political map of Salt Lake City, giving Democrats rare victory in deep-red state.

"History teaches us that the battle for equal justice under the law is never really over — that it may take a long time before social movements can achieve their goals. Progress is often slow, and success comes only after repeated failures."

Last week, the New York Times’ “Interesting Times” podcast asked, “Did women ruin the workplace?” The headline changed twice — but the real issue wasn’t the wording. It was the premise.

Supporters of the decision say it "reaffirms" legal rights and precedent.

Republicans who posed as so-called “fake electors” for Trump in 2020 were also pardoned.

The move brought widespread criticism — including calls for Sen. Chuck Schumer to resign.

For one American mom, the structural and cultural pressures of motherhood led to a life-changing move abroad — and a new understanding of what it means to be cared for.

Vice President JD Vance and Erika Kirk reminded a nation why right-wing Christians used to favor the awkward side hug over full body contact.

As food prices climb and budgets tighten, Nara Smith’s “grocery store couture” feels both surreal and revealing.

"He promised to lower prices and instead they are going up. He promised a thriving economy and the job market appears to be cratering. He vowed to deport gang members and criminals, and instead it’s his federal agents who are marauding through the streets."

As party leader, @pelosi.house.gov knew and used her power. Democrats apparently weren't paying attention. My latest for @salon.com.

Two episodes in, “Welcome to Derry” has showcased some of the squishiest, grisliest scenes on TV. That two of them involve hideous versions of childbirth isn’t accidental.

What if motherhood wasn’t a constant struggle against the system? One mom found out when she left America for Italy.