Our fourth branch of government is saving us
38m By Lucian K. Truscott IVThere is only one reason why our country has survived this terrible storm of political lawlessnessThe latest Trump and DOGE casualty: Energy data
47m By Peter ElkindThe Energy Information Administration has long provided reliable data on everything from oil and gas to renewablesMore people are buying now, paying later — even for groceries
1h By Quinn SentalWe're still taking out microloans for everything from Coachella to basic necessitiesWhy Trump is pretending to not know how the Constitution works
1h By Jesselyn RadackTrump’s words of war are an attempt to sow confusion"A free fall not seen in modern history": 100 days of destruction
2h By Chauncey DeVegaTrump has been more aggressive in his efforts to destroy democracy than any other autocrat in recent decadesTrump team’s $500 million bet on old vaccine technology puzzles scientists
5:38am By Arthur AllenIt's in sharp contrast to Operation Warp Speed, which led to the creation of the COVID vaccinesI want to join your cult
5:30am By Cara Michelle SmithWhy is MAGA the only cult thriving? Here are some tips for cults considering disaffected progressives"Americans are going to see consequences": Pence breaks with Trump on tariffs, deportations
Mon 9:35pm By Alex GalbraithThe former vice president took issue with several moves the Trump admin is making"I was supposed to be a moviemaker": Trump's decision to reopen Alcatraz inspired by Hollywood
Mon 7:01pm By Alex GalbraithThe president cited "the movies" when asked about his plan to reopen the notorious prison in San Francisco Bay"Catholics loved it": Trump says people bothered by his AI pope image "can't take a joke"
Mon 5:16pm By Alex GalbraithTrump's response came after an AI-generated image of himself as the pope drew backlash from cardinalsIn "Bravo's Love Hotel," Real Housewives own up to everything in the name of romance
Mon 1:30pm By Coleman SpildeBravo's new spinoff is a surprisingly deep analysis of how celebrity impacts a reality star's dating prospectsThe world is now reversing course to reject Trumpism
Mon 9:49am By Heather Digby PartonThe West was moving to the right — and then Donald Trump got elected againResistance to Trump's shock and awe takes root
Mon 6:10am By Chauncey DeVega"Pause and delay" tactics are working, experts tell SalonHate asparagus? Try it raw — and in this bright pasta salad
Sun 12:30pm By Michael La CorteThis salad is ready to steal the show at any barbecue or backyard gatheringWeird, rare mushrooms in Ecuador reveal secrets about life and loss of biodiversity
Apr 26, 2025, 5:30 am By Carlyn ZwarensteinThe real world analog of "Common Side Effects" underscores the loss of biodiversity before we even know what's gone
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