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Archives for March 2019

Politics
Joe Biden responds to allegations: he “never” acted inappropriately around womenJoe Biden responds to allegations: he “never” acted inappropriately around women
Politics

Former Nevada lawmaker Lucy Flores says differently.

By Amanda Sakuma
archives
Alex Jones blames “psychosis” for his Sandy Hook conspiraciesAlex Jones blames “psychosis” for his Sandy Hook conspiracies
archives

He now admits the shooting massacre was not a hoax.

By Amanda Sakuma
Culture
How Jane the Virgin’s giant twist sets up the show’s endgameHow Jane the Virgin’s giant twist sets up the show’s endgame
Culture

Jane the Virgin heads into its final season with one big question: Who is Jane?

By Constance Grady
Culture
SNL cold open roasts the Mueller report rolloutSNL cold open roasts the Mueller report rollout
Culture

Robert De Niro reprises his role as Mueller.

By Amanda Sakuma
Culture
Rereading Slaughterhouse-Five on its 50th anniversaryRereading Slaughterhouse-Five on its 50th anniversary
Culture

Vonnegut’s classic is the weirdest book to become required high school reading.

By Constance Grady
Politics
House Democrats want answers on why a citizenship question was added to the 2020 censusHouse Democrats want answers on why a citizenship question was added to the 2020 census
Politics

An oversight panel may soon begin issuing subpoenas.

By Amanda Sakuma
Politics
Georgia passes 6-week “fetal heartbeat” bill that bans most abortionsGeorgia passes 6-week “fetal heartbeat” bill that bans most abortions
Politics

It’s part of a nation-wide push on abortion restrictions.

By Amanda Sakuma
archives
Trump campaign hawks “Pencil-neck Adam Schiff” T-shirtsTrump campaign hawks “Pencil-neck Adam Schiff” T-shirts
archives

Republicans want the House Intelligence Committee chair to resign.

By Amanda Sakuma
Culture
How The Matrix universalized a trans experience — and helped me accept my ownHow The Matrix universalized a trans experience — and helped me accept my own
Culture

The film, now 20 years old, is probably the most famous art ever made by trans people. But its cultural legacy doesn’t end there.

By Emily St. James
The big divide among 2020 Democrats over trade — and why it matters
Politics

Democrats are on the brink of completely reorienting their party on trade.

By Tara Golshan and Dylan Scott
Reviews
The 5 best TV debuts of March 2019The 5 best TV debuts of March 2019
Reviews

The OA, Shrill, and three other shows you’ve just gotta see. Plus: 7 must-watch returning shows.

By Emily St. James
Culture
There are 2 Nobel prizes for literature this year. What if one of them went to Dril?There are 2 Nobel prizes for literature this year. What if one of them went to Dril?
Culture

And the rest of the week’s best writing on books and related subjects.

By Constance Grady
Future Perfect
China’s crackdown on Muslims is being felt beyond its bordersChina’s crackdown on Muslims is being felt beyond its borders
Future Perfect

What happens in China doesn’t stay in China.

By Sigal Samuel
The Green New Deal, explained
Climate

An insurgent movement is pushing Democrats to back an ambitious climate change solution.

By David Roberts
Climate
The Green New Deal aims to get buildings off fossil fuels. These 6 places have already started.The Green New Deal aims to get buildings off fossil fuels. These 6 places have already started.
Climate

The work of reducing carbon emissions from buildings has begun.

By David Roberts