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If the 2020 Democratic Contenders Have Any Skeletons in the Closet, We Have Yet to Meet Them.

Though that’s not to say it won’t get uglier.

Jeff and MacKenzie Bezos Agree to Gigantic Divorce Settlement

MacKenzie Bezos becomes the third richest woman in the world. Jeff Bezos remains the world’s richest human.

I Really, Really Hate Going Down on Women. Do I Have To?

“I just don’t like being that ... close.” 

Predictions for What Will Happen in the Downton Abbey Movie, Based on the Year It Takes Place

Where do Charles Lindbergh and Joseph Stalin come in?

Harvard’s Fencing Coach Sold His House to a Prospective Student’s Dad for Double Its Listed Value. Then the Kid Got In.

The pay-to-not-play college admission scandal now takes us to the epicenter of academic and social gerrymandering, Harvard University.

Trump-Appointed Judge Upholds Anti-Abortion Law Requiring Procedure Described as “Nothing Short of Torture”

The regulation often requires women to undergo a transvaginal ultrasound before terminating a pregnancy.

Anti-Trans Republicans Are Disguising Their Bigotry With Mock Concern

Don’t fall for it.

The Angle: A Conversation About Pete Buttigieg and Diversity in 2020

Christina Cauterucci talks to one of her critics about her controversial take on the potential candidate.

House Committee Deploys Century-Old Provision in the Tax Code to Demand Trump’s Taxes From IRS

The House Ways and Means Committee formally asks IRS for six years of Trump’s personal and business tax returns.

Lori Gottlieb Wants You to Talk to Someone

Therapy might be exactly what you need.