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Congress Must Act Now to Do What’s Right: Banning Kevin Durant From the NBA Finals

Sometimes our representatives are called to do what is right even when it is risky.

Can Democrats Do Something About the Degradation of Climate Science?

Do Republicans want to destroy the planet in order to “own the libs”?

One of My Old Cats Died. The Other One Is All Alone Now. Should I Get a New Cat?

I don’t know if she’s lonely or would just be cranky about a newbie.

The Angle: The Criminal Justice System Goes Easy on Rapists

Why does a system that otherwise tends to overpunish extend so much sympathy to male assailants?

We Don’t Need Science to Know 13 Reasons Why Had Problems

It’s hard to draw conclusions from the swell of research on the show’s influence over suicide rates.

The Navy Reportedly Tried Hiding USS John McCain Warship With a Tarp During Trump’s Visit

"Sailors on the ship, who typically wear caps bearing its name, were given the day off during Mr. Trump’s visit."

Robert Mueller’s Statement Gave Us Nothing New. But the Response From Democrats Definitely Did.

Impeachment just got a little more likely, it seems.

Louisiana’s GOP-Controlled State Legislature Passes Restrictive Abortion Ban. Its Democratic Governor Says He’ll Sign It.

The bill limits can restrict abortions as early as six weeks before many women even know they're pregnant.

Trump Betrays America Again

His defense of North Korea shows how he sells out his country.

Israel’s Heading Back to the Polls for Unprecedented Second Vote After Netanyahu Unable to Form Government

Netanyahu’s Likud party needed just one vote to form a government, but everything fell apart over the issue of military conscription.