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Trading Brittney Griner for the “Merchant of Death” Was Worth It

Diplomatic relations are otherwise totally stalled.

The Supreme Court Seems Less Inclined to End Democracy Than Before

On Wednesday, there were signs of disarmament at the court.

My Girlfriend and I Are Moving in Together. I Want to Protect Us From My Future, Spiteful Self.

I'd like to take the option away.

The Supreme Court’s Most Conservative Justices Got Humiliated on Wednesday

Great lawyering—and, surprisingly, Amy Coney Barrett—debunked a legal theory designed to subvert democracy.

The Trump Organization Got Away With It

The real, pitiful meaning of the company’s tax fraud convictions.

Even Joe Manchin Was Sick of Him Holding All the Power in the Senate

The Georgia runoff win makes it a lot easier for Senate Democrats to get stuff done.

Serious Question: Should Elon Musk’s Twitter Embrace Porn?

Users may not pay for a blue check. But they will pay for … you know.

My Wife’s Side Hustle Is Taking Off. People Will Lose It If They Find Out What It Is.

We can't afford to quit.

The People Selling Expensive Christmas Trees This Year Have a Message

A scene report from the lots where you buy your living-room firs.

Zero COVID Won’t Work. Here’s the Strategy China Needs to Embrace.

Their shots just aren’t as good as mRNA vaccines.