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Kevin McCarthy Plots Pyrotechnic Levels of Government Dysfunction

If Republicans take back the House, we can expect new heights of broken behavior.

The Conservative Judge Sounding the Alarm about a Case that Could Upend Democracy

An unlikely advocate steps forward to argue a democracy-defining case.

Gabfest Reads: Tracy Flick Returns

Now a mom and assistant principal, Tracy Flick’s troubles with the patriarchy still plague her.

What’s It Like Being a Twitch Streamer?

It’s a lot of fun as long as it’s just a hobby.

“It’s Not a Mistake”: The Real History of the Cocktail That Took Over TikTok

At the bar where the drink was created, they say it wasn't a mistake at all.

Why the Bannon Prison Sentence and Trump Jan. 6 Subpoena Matter

Holding Bannon accountable in this way is a significant win for the rule of law, even if there is a wait before he actually faces that accountability.

There’s Been a Vibe Shift in Elon Musk’s Shenanigans

Is Musk meddling in international affairs because he’s an attention seeker or a sleeper agent?

The Boys in My Daughter’s Group Chat Make Crude, Obnoxious Comments. Do I Give Them a Pass?

Parenting advice on obnoxious behavior, transgender children, and suicide prevention.

Taylor Swift’s Midnights Is the Right Kind of Concept Album

The new album finds the superstar bringing together the best of Folklore with the best of what came before.

This Week in Gas Prices, the Only Thing That Matters in Politics, Apparently

For better or worse, the midterms could come down to what Americans are paying at the pump.