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America the Desecrated

Our most patriotic holiday has become an endorsement of cruelty.

Ranking the Presidents With Brian Lamb and Susan Swain

What are the criteria for a good president?

Trump Tweet Causes DOJ to Reverse Course in Census Case After Promising Court It Was Over

This situation is a clown show, and a jaw-dropping embarrassment for the Department of Justice.

Is There a Good Way to Respond When Thousands of Conservatives Come After You on Twitter?

Probably not how I did.

Pixar Removes Toy Story 2’s Casting Couch Joke After a Sexual Harassment Scandal

Even toys deserve a safe work environment.

The Angle: How Do We Learn Without Comparing?

There is much to be learned from creating a scale of things that are, in fact, measurably horrific.

Is It OK to Laugh at Midsommar’s Brutal, Unhinged Ending?

The last 40 minutes of Ari Aster’s horror movie test the limits of viewers’ bloodlust.

Democrats Can’t Be Afraid to Gerrymander Now

There are several techniques that parties could use to gerrymander more aggressively than ever before.

Midsommar Director Ari Aster on Why He Hates Talking About His Movies

“I feel both honored to be asked questions and very reluctant to give answers.”

The Righteous Gemstones Looks Like the Right Show at the Right Time

“Good afternoon, Jesus.”