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Archives for October 2019

Politics
Rep. Elijah Cummings’s funeral featured a powerful indictment of Trump’s characterRep. Elijah Cummings’s funeral featured a powerful indictment of Trump’s character
Politics

Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, and Cummings’s widow Maya Rockymoore Cummings had a message for Trump.

By Tara Golshan and Li Zhou
Culture
Kanye’s Jesus Is King feels unfinished. But it’s still worth hearing.Kanye’s Jesus Is King feels unfinished. But it’s still worth hearing.
Culture

Kanye West’s new album is brief and underwhelming, despite the build-up.

By Allegra Frank
Politics
The Justice Department’s review of the Russia probe is reportedly now a criminal inquiryThe Justice Department’s review of the Russia probe is reportedly now a criminal inquiry
Politics

Attorney General Bill Barr tapped prosecutor John Durham to look into the origins of the Russia investigation.

By Jen Kirby
Culture
Kanye West’s turn toward spirituality, explainedKanye West’s turn toward spirituality, explained
Culture

Here is what is going on with Kanye West right now — including the domes, the new album, Sunday Service, and whether it’s a cult — and how it all fits together.

By Constance Grady
Politics
“A man of noble and good heart”: Read Barack Obama’s eulogy for Elijah Cummings“A man of noble and good heart”: Read Barack Obama’s eulogy for Elijah Cummings
Politics

“His life validates the things we tell ourselves about what is possible in this country.”

By P.R. Lockhart
Science
My advice for aspiring explainer journalistsMy advice for aspiring explainer journalists
Science

What I’ve learned from 15 years of explaining.

By David Roberts
Politics
The Trump administration just admitted that it separated an additional 1,500 immigrant familiesThe Trump administration just admitted that it separated an additional 1,500 immigrant families
Politics

The fallout over family separations is far from over.

By Nicole Narea
Culture
An actor confronted Harvey Weinstein at a comedy show. Guess who got thrown out?An actor confronted Harvey Weinstein at a comedy show. Guess who got thrown out?
Culture

Weinstein apparently still has protectors in the entertainment industry, even after being accused of assaulting or harassing more than 80 women.

By Anna North
Politics
John Bolton is in talks to testify in the impeachment inquiryJohn Bolton is in talks to testify in the impeachment inquiry
Politics

This is very bad news for Trump.

By Alex Ward
Technology
Jeff Bezos has a new venue for fighting critics: Amazon’s financial reportsJeff Bezos has a new venue for fighting critics: Amazon’s financial reports
Technology

The Amazon CEO has pushed back on environmental criticisms and concerns over Amazon’s treatment of its sellers.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Facebook has finally decided that the best way to deliver news is to act like a newspaperFacebook has finally decided that the best way to deliver news is to act like a newspaper
Technology

The limits of the platform model: Sometimes you need to pay humans to make and edit news.

By Peter Kafka
World Politics
The US is “committed” to staying in Syria — to protect oilThe US is “committed” to staying in Syria — to protect oil
World Politics

Trump wanted to end “endless wars” in the Middle East. He may have just started another.

By Alex Ward
Culture
CBS’s Evil is one of TV’s wildest shows, disguised as a network proceduralCBS’s Evil is one of TV’s wildest shows, disguised as a network procedural
Culture

The Good Wife’s creators try to do The X-Files in this new series. It’s so fun.

By Emily St. James
Science
When’s the best time to get a flu shot?When’s the best time to get a flu shot?
Science

Research is mounting that shows the vaccine’s effectiveness declines over time. Late October may be your best bet.

By Julia Belluz
How the Pittsburgh shooting changed American Jews
The Highlight

My Jewish wedding was the day of the Tree of Life killings. On the first anniversary, a reflection of what’s happened to our community — both our pain and our strength.

By Zack Beauchamp