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Archives for April 2019

Politics
Bernie Sanders released his tax returns showing he is a millionaire. He still wants to tax the rich.Bernie Sanders released his tax returns showing he is a millionaire. He still wants to tax the rich.
Politics

Sanders released his tax returns and then he went on Fox News to defend his wealth tax.

By Tara Golshan
Culture
2019 Pulitzer winner Fairview is the most productively uncomfortable play I’ve ever seen2019 Pulitzer winner Fairview is the most productively uncomfortable play I’ve ever seen
Culture

Jackie Sibblies Drury’s drama is brilliant — and unsettling.

By Constance Grady
The devastating Notre Dame Cathedral fire, in 19 photos
World Politics

Stunning images of the iconic gothic landmark in Paris, France, engulfed in flames.

By Kainaz Amaria, Jen Kirby and 1 more
Politics
America’s mass shooting problem surfaces in Pulitzer Prize awardsAmerica’s mass shooting problem surfaces in Pulitzer Prize awards
Politics

Reporting on shootings in Parkland, Pittsburgh, and Annapolis received Pulitzer Prize honors this year.

By Emily Stewart
World Politics
Sudan’s protesters demand civilian control amid leadership shake-upSudan’s protesters demand civilian control amid leadership shake-up
World Politics

A military coup ousted former President Omar al-Bashir last week.

By Jen Kirby
Culture
Why Notre Dame matters, in one Victor Hugo passageWhy Notre Dame matters, in one Victor Hugo passage
Culture

What Victor Hugo wrote to save Notre Dame when it was on the brink of destruction.

By Constance Grady
World Politics
This is how Bernie Sanders thinks about foreign policyThis is how Bernie Sanders thinks about foreign policy
World Politics

The senator wants to create a global democratic movement to end oligarchy and authoritarianism.

By Alex Ward
Culture
Bran Stark’s cold stare is Game of Thrones season 8’s real winnerBran Stark’s cold stare is Game of Thrones season 8’s real winner
Culture

Bran Stark is dominating the Game of Memes.

By Aja Romano
Politics
What Australia can teach America about health careWhat Australia can teach America about health care
Politics

Why the Australian system might represent a realistic path forward for the US.

By Sarah Kliff
Politics
Why I’m boycotting TurboTax this yearWhy I’m boycotting TurboTax this year
Politics

I don’t want my money used to lobby Congress to make taxes complicated.

By Dylan Matthews
Politics
Marijuana legalization is very popularMarijuana legalization is very popular
Politics

In the three major national surveys, support for legalization is at an all-time high.

By German Lopez
Culture
Sally Rooney’s Normal People will be tough to beat as book of the yearSally Rooney’s Normal People will be tough to beat as book of the year
Culture

The 28-year-old author of Conversations With Friends defies the sophomore slump.

By Constance Grady
Politics
Justice Department plans to release Mueller report on ThursdayJustice Department plans to release Mueller report on Thursday
Politics

The nearly 400-page report will include redactions.

By Jen Kirby
Culture
Who will win Game of Thrones, explained by political scienceWho will win Game of Thrones, explained by political science
Culture

Game of Thrones’ season 8 premiere helped reveal who’s likely to sit on the Iron Throne at the end of the season.

By Zack Beauchamp
Politics
Kamala Harris releases 15 years of tax returnsKamala Harris releases 15 years of tax returns
Politics

Harris and her husband reported a combined $1.89 million in income in 2018.

By Gabriela Resto-Montero