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Bernie Sanders Makes the Case That FDR Was a Socialist

And that he, Bernie Sanders, is a modern-day FDR.

Abortion Funding Isn’t As Popular As Democrats Think

Recent polls debunk much of what progressives believe.

Joe Biden Can’t Stop Using the Toxic “Lock Up Your Daughters” Joke

This is a well-worn line in Biden’s mental Crowd Work Rolodex, employed time and time again over his long career in politics.

Former Michigan State Dean Found Guilty of Neglectful Behavior in Larry Nassar Case

He was acquitted on a more serious sexual conduct charge.

Deepfakes Are Troubling. But So Are the “Cheapfakes” That Are Already Here.

Videos, audio, and photography don’t have to be generated through artificial intelligence to be dangerous to society.

The Angle: Only the Rich and Related Shall Inherit the Earth?

Loving, supporting, helping your children is all well and good. But what if it’s at the expense of literally everyone else?

Other Feuds Taylor Swift Should Solve by Sending Baked Goods

Challah for Harry Styles. Cheesecake for Camilla Belle.

The 2020 Democrats Want to Reenter the Iran Deal. That May Not Be Possible.

Why it’s not so easy to just undo Trump’s exit.

Shorter Sound Bites Aren’t Bad for Politics

Tyrants tend to go on at length.

Alex Morgan Scored Five Goals in the U.S. Women’s Opener. Seems Like a Good Sign.

Eh, not too shabby.