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Archives for April 2019

Politics
Trump’s possibly illegal designation of a new acting homeland security secretary, explainedTrump’s possibly illegal designation of a new acting homeland security secretary, explained
Politics

An apparent legal blunder.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
What we know about Mueller’s case against Trump on obstruction of justiceWhat we know about Mueller’s case against Trump on obstruction of justice
Politics

Recent leaks suggest tension between Attorney General Barr and members of Mueller’s team.

By Andrew Prokop
Move back to your dying hometown. Unless you can’t.
archives

I live in small-town Middle America. The idea that moving back here will fix our nation is wrong.

By Lyz Lenz
Politics
Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen’s resignation, explainedHomeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen’s resignation, explained
Politics

Nielsen was the most aggressive DHS secretary in history. It wasn’t enough for Trump.

By Dara Lind
World Politics
A power struggle over Tripoli threatens to push Libya further into chaosA power struggle over Tripoli threatens to push Libya further into chaos
World Politics

As each side launches airstrikes, US troops evacuate the city.

By Amanda Sakuma
Culture
You’re the Worst’s finale was the perfect — and perfectly ambitious — sitcom endingYou’re the Worst’s finale was the perfect — and perfectly ambitious — sitcom ending
Culture

How the FXX romcom found a happy ending that nevertheless honored its cynical spirit.

By Emily St. James
Politics
Trump attacks Rep. Ilhan Omar hours after a supporter was charged with threatening to kill herTrump attacks Rep. Ilhan Omar hours after a supporter was charged with threatening to kill her
Politics

He wants to drive a wedge between Jewish voters and the Democratic Party.

By Amanda Sakuma
Mindfulness meditation in America has a capitalism problem
The mind, explained

Can the mindfulness movement resist becoming a tool of self-absorption?

By Sean Illing
Culture
SNL roasts Joe Biden with sensitivity training on how to ditch his “touchy-feely stuff”SNL roasts Joe Biden with sensitivity training on how to ditch his “touchy-feely stuff”
Culture

Saturday Night Live alum Jason Sudeikis reprises his role as Biden.

By Amanda Sakuma
Politics
Barack Obama warns against a “circular firing squad” over ideological purity in politicsBarack Obama warns against a “circular firing squad” over ideological purity in politics
Politics

“We have to be careful in balancing big dreams and bold ideas with also recognizing that typically change happens in steps,” Obama said.

By Sean Collins
Politics
Trump’s lawyer calls Democrats’ demands for tax returns “a gross abuse of power”Trump’s lawyer calls Democrats’ demands for tax returns “a gross abuse of power”
Politics

It’s the beginning of what may become a drawn out legal battle.

By Amanda Sakuma
Politics
A pro-gun activist lobbied for “constitutional carry” by showing up at Texas lawmakers’ homes. Now the bill is DOA.A pro-gun activist lobbied for “constitutional carry” by showing up at Texas lawmakers’ homes. Now the bill is DOA.
Politics

The bill would have allowed gun-owners to carry concealed firearms without a permit.

By Amanda Sakuma
Politics
Trump’s Fed pick, Stephen Moore, was held in contempt of court for failing to pay ex-wife more than $300,000Trump’s Fed pick, Stephen Moore, was held in contempt of court for failing to pay ex-wife more than $300,000
Politics

It’s just the latest unflattering headline for the controversial nominee.

By Amanda Sakuma
How digital technology is destroying our freedom
Technology

“We’re being steamrolled by our devices” —Douglas Rushkoff

By Sean Illing
Climate
“Innovation”: the latest GOP smokescreen on climate-change policy“Innovation”: the latest GOP smokescreen on climate-change policy
Climate

It does not mean what they think it means.

By David Roberts