The New Rasputins
Anti-science mysticism is enabling autocracy around the globe.
History Will Judge the Complicit
Why have Republican leaders abandoned their principles in support of an immoral and dangerous president?
My Favorite Trails Are Destroyed
Many of L.A.’s signature places to get outdoors have been wiped out by the wildfires.
A Secret Way to Fight Off Stomach Bugs
It isn’t hand sanitizer.
Americans Need to Party More
We’re not doing it as much as we used to. You can be the change we need.
World War I in Photos: Introduction
A century ago, in the summer of 1914, a series of events set off an unprecedented global conflict that ultimately claimed the lives of more than 16 million people, dramatically redrew the maps of Europe, and set the stage for the 20th Century.
The Hawaiians Who Want Their Nation Back
In 1893, a U.S.-backed coup overthrew the Islands’ sovereign government. What does America owe Hawai‘i now?
Child Labor in America 100 Years Ago
In 1908, photographer Lewis Hine traveled across the U.S. to document child laborers and their workplaces. His portraits were used by reformers to drive legislation that would protect young workers or prohibit their employment.
You’re Going to Die. That’s a Good Thing.
If you can accept your mortality, you will feel more alive.
DNA Tests Are Uncovering the True Prevalence of Incest
People are discovering the truth about their biological parents with DNA—and learning that incest is far more common than many think.
You Must Be This Old to Die
Just nine months from her 18th birthday, a Connecticut girl is fighting against forced chemo.
Why the Past 10 Years of American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid
It’s not just a phase.
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