Political pundits continue to give a pass to an authoritarian Trump, whose proposed kakistocracy cabinet of alleged sex pests, foreign agents, and other wildly dangerous appointments...
Lawmakers not only have an opportunity to derail the coming coronation and slow the damage—they have a constitutional duty to do so.
Being on trend has never been more destructive to our sense of self, to the labor force, and to the climate. But a growing movement of crafters who post their clothes-making process on...
Journalism isn’t just about telling stories. It's also about who tells them
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News & Issues
Fascism has been in the U.S. since the 1930s. Nearly a century later, Americans have voted them into the highest offices in the land. So, what's our plan to save our democracy?
Democrats’ Policies Help Americans. The Right Wing Echo-Chamber Drowned Them Out
The media didn’t have to normalize and sanewash a cognitively diminished felon who ran on retribution and destruction. Or memory-hole his disastrous first term. But because they did,...
Kamala Harris mobilized over 70 million people to support her bid for the presidency and save our democracy from authoritarianism. Yes, we lost. But that doesn't mean we have to stop...
Who we cast a ballot for is private. But in some households, the threat from an abusive, domineering spouse, partner, or family member for making our own electoral choices can feel like...
Culture
The media didn’t have to normalize and sanewash a cognitively diminished felon who ran on retribution and destruction. Or memory-hole his disastrous first term. But because they did,...
Democracy Is Dying in Broad Daylight
Both Democrats and Republicans have lost faith in national journalism. These four media critics weigh in on reestablishing its credibility with everyone.
During our nation's most urgent election, the press has buried the fact that Trump goaded his minions to violently storm the Capitol and threatened to hang his VP in an effort to steal...
The media's obsession with swing voters ignores the disillusioned progressives who could reshape the 2024 election—that is, if they decide to vote at all.
Journalism isn’t just about telling stories. It's also about who tells them
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Science
When the author's infirm parents didn't arrange care for their adult child with Down syndrome before they died, the author juggled caregiving her brother, tween, and a full-time job....
The Sandwich Generation Can Also Mean Caregiving Adult Siblings
For many in the Black community, having multiple generations of family living under one roof is nothing new. But for this Gen X single mother and grandmother, caring for an aging parent...
The scorching hot temperatures and evaporating water levels in the war-torn African nation is a warning for our collective climate future.
When women seek medical help for chronic pain, especially for gynecological-related issues, health providers are still scrutinizing their mental and emotional health.
Podcasts
The long history of pool segregation: from the pre-Civil Rights Era to modern day defacto segregation
Episode One: Perilous Waters
There are plenty viral news stories where people of color have been confronted in public spaces, but there’s a long history of the policing of public spaces.
Late-night pioneer Robin Thede joins Ashley to answer listeners' questions about navigating working relationships, and turning pettiness into power.
Ellevest CEO Sallie Krawcheck reminds women of the key to true gender equality: Learning to take control of our money is the only way to dismantle the patriarchy.