Who Will Get to Define Tim Walz?
Most Americans had never heard of Tim Walz before this week. Will they allow him to be defined by brief, out-of-context soundbites, or will they take the time to get to know him?
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‘Twisters’ Is a Climate Movie, but Not a Very Good One
The summer blockbuster raises big questions about climate adaptation. It just doesn’t have good answers.
The Musk Effect – Misinformation and Shady Practices
Two troubling examples of how Elon Musk can influence US politics demonstrate his potential impact on the upcoming election.
“Chicago”: A Poem by Carl Sandburg
Born 13 years after the death of Lincoln, Sandburg lived to see the civil rights movement and the Great Society.
Trump and His GOP: Stranger Than Fiction
Democrats finally figured out that ridiculing Trump and the GOP is an effective tool. Now they just need to make sure they don’t overuse it.
The Convictions of Lt. Calley, Dead at 80
Following orders himself, Calley ordered his platoon to kill over 500 Vietnamese villagers in My Lai in 1968. What was behind his ability to give that command?
Why Democracy Might Be Its Own Worst Enemy: The Fatal Flaw in Our System
Democracy’s fatal flaw: citizens struggle with its complexity. As elite influence wanes, populism surges. Is democracy devouring itself in the digital age?
Trump Is Really Trying to Make ‘Crazy Kamala’ Happen
Donald Trump has settled on a nickname for Kamala Harris, and, once again, it’s a classic case of projection.
Komodo Dragons Have Iron-Coated Teeth, Scientists Discover
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Hillbilly Allergy: The Inspiring Story of JD Vance
Friends encouraged me to write a bestselling book that explained hillbillies to PBS-watching, cappuccino-drinking Democrats and sell it to Netflix for $10 million.
GOP Hypocrites Now Think Election Losers Should Step Aside
Some congressional Republicans who have spent years backing up Donald Trump’s Big Lie all of a sudden think that incumbents who lose elections should relinquish power.
Elon Musk Is Having Himself a Day
Misinformation, propaganda, xenophobia — Elon Musk put it all on display during one turbulent weekend on Twitter.