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AOC Slams Buttigieg for Adopting “GOP Talking Point” in Criticizing Tuition-Free College

The lawmaker who has endorsed Bernie Sanders said it is sad to see a Democratic candidate parrot a Republican argument.

“Why Is This Show Not Called Pacey’s Creek?”

Thirst Aid Kit’s Bim and Nichole explore the origins of their love for Joshua Jackson.

Susan Choi Recalls the Inspiration for Her Acclaimed Novel Trust Exercise

It won the National Book Award for best novel.

Max Headroom Anticipated the Head-Exploding Information Overload of Today

Max Headroom was an early avatar of the knowing, cynical, and irony-laden sensibility that dominates the media landscape today.

Spoiling Knives Out, the Whodunit With a Splash of Political Commentary

Knives Out combines humor and star power with the twists and turns of a Clue-esque murder mystery.

The Naked Truth Behind the Worst Bestseller Ever Written

Jennifer Reeder’s new film Knives and Skin, the 1969 literary hoax Naked Came the Stranger, and defending Love Actually.

Trump Gives Speech Filled With Praise for Himself During Surprise Afghanistan Visit

The commander in chief announced that peace talks with the Taliban have resumed.

Here Are the Best Black Friday Deals

Gobble gobble.

Trump Immigration Official Leaves Bar After He’s Berated by Former Presidential Candidate

The former Maryland governor loudly berated the acting deputy secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.

Ex-Navy Secretary: Trump “Has Very Little Understanding of What it Means to Be in the Military”

Richard Spencer says Trump's involvement in the case involving a Navy SEAL was shocking and unprecedented.