James Talarico Puts His Faith in Texas Voters
The Senate candidate believes that Democrats can win by appealing to higher values. Can he succeed in the age of Trump?
The Migrants in the Ancient Forest
Five years ago, Belarus began enabling people from high-conflict countries to migrate into Europe. Despite high walls and backlash, they’re still coming.
Cash and Carry, by David Sedaris
I guessed correctly that the woman had found this cabinet on the curb, just as I had found my current desk chair and countless pieces of furniture in the past.
One Vaccine-Schedule Change That Actually Makes Sense
Amid R.F.K., Jr.,’s vandalism of the public-health system, there’s shocking good news about a cancer-preventing vaccine.
If AI makes human labor obsolete, who decides who gets to eat?
Amid talk of artificial intelligence taking our jobs, the big unasked question is: how will we be fed? How will we be fed? That’s the biggest question not seriously being addressed amid all this talk about whether or not artificial intelligence will end up taking over all of our jobs. Formidable though the technology appears, … Read more
LAFC’s dominant win over Inter Miami showed the value of comfort and continuity
Three thoughts on the opening weekend of MLS in 2026, including a new Galaxy forward to fear and a pointed celebration in DC You know a situation is dire when it casts Luis Suárez as its level-headed participant. Such were the scenes after Inter Miami opened its MLS Cup defense with a pitiful 3-0 defeat … Read more
Are dating apps giving people the ick? | Dave Schilling
The past year has been turbulent for Tinder and Bumble. Fortunately, it turns out the real world has its charms Valentine’s Day is mercifully behind us for another year, so we can all go back to not loving each other again. How wonderful it is to be freed of the burden of expressing our emotions … Read more
Katie Porter holds ‘F— TRUMP’ sign at California Democratic convention
Former U.S. Rep. Katie Porter, one of the Democratic candidates eyeing the Golden State governorship, held up a message that read “F— TRUMP” during the California Democratic Party’s 2026 state convention on Saturday. “Yeah, that’s right, f— Trump,” she declared. “Together, we’re gonna kick Trump’s a– in November. I’ll stand up to Trump and his … Read more
Florida bill would let churches use armed volunteers instead of licensed security
A Florida bill could allow churches, synagogues, mosques and other places of worship to use armed volunteers for security without requiring them to hold a professional security license. Senate Bill 52, which unanimously passed the chamber earlier this month, would authorize houses of worship to use armed volunteers instead of hiring licensed security guards, which … Read more
US to stop collecting Trump tariffs ruled illegal by supreme court
Dollar slumps and gold rises as authorities say they will halt levies linked to emergency powers but give no word on refunds Business live – latest updates Donald Trump’s administration has said it will stop collecting tariffs the supreme court ruled were illegal as they were imposed using emergency powers, as investors attempted to digest … Read more