Welfare fraud is actually rare, no matter what the myths and stereotypes say
Welfare fraud is actually rare, no matter what the myths and stereotypes say
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Stigma has power.«But if you ask about the things that welfare performs, you get support for it,» says Noam Chomsky
West Virginia helped America elect its first Catholic president. Now it's thwarting the second one
West Virginia helped America elect its first Catholic president. Now it's thwarting the second one
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West Virginia gave John F. Kennedy a massive boost toward the White House. My, how times have changed
The best way to honor Martin Luther King Jr.'s memory is to advance the work of economic justice
The best way to honor Martin Luther King Jr.'s memory is to advance the work of economic justice
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A painful irony of most MLK remembrances is that America's reverence for his memory actually undermines his legacy
My mother and I haven't talked about the Atlanta spa attacks
My mother and I haven't talked about the Atlanta spa attacks
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Does she even see herself, or us, in the Asian American women who were killed?
7 delectable deviled egg variations for springtime snacking
7 delectable deviled egg variations for springtime snacking
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There's an egg for everyone, from an updated classic with frizzled shallots to one with a hit of secret Sriracha
William F. Buckley and the Birchers: A myth, a history lesson and a moral
William F. Buckley and the Birchers: A myth, a history lesson and a moral
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William F. Buckley claimed he had banished far-right paranoia from the conservative movement — but look at it now
As voting issue gets white-hot, we can't afford to duck the moral implications
As voting issue gets white-hot, we can't afford to duck the moral implications
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Faced with an existential threat to democracy, political reporters slide back into «both sides» bad habits
Goldman Sachs has made big promises on climate policy — but where does the money go?
Goldman Sachs has made big promises on climate policy — but where does the money go?
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Giant investment bank has loudly trumpeted its climate commitments. Its actual record tells a different story
John Boehner spills the beans on «a**hole» Ted Cruz, Fox «propaganda» and the GOP's «crazy caucus»
John Boehner spills the beans on «a**hole» Ted Cruz, Fox «propaganda» and the GOP's «crazy caucus»
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Boehner goes off on Fox News for turning the GOP into a party of «crazies,» «morons» and «reckless a**holes»
Texas GOP moves to “gerrymander” state courts after Democrats sweep key judicial elections
Texas GOP moves to “gerrymander” state courts after Democrats sweep key judicial elections
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After 2020 defeats, Republican legislators across the country are trying to reconfigure or undermine state courts
Republicans have a dream: The end of democracy and the return of Jim Crow
Republicans have a dream: The end of democracy and the return of Jim Crow
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Republicans can't win elections without a crackdown on voting. But their real vision is about rolling back history
From «Soul Train» to Don Shirley, new book celebrates the history of Black performance in America
From «Soul Train» to Don Shirley, new book celebrates the history of Black performance in America
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Author Hanif Abdurraqib appeared on «Salon Talks» to discuss Black artistry, playing Spades & his COVID sneakers
Biden's infrastructure bill is popular — so Republicans are trying to make it a culture war fight
Biden's infrastructure bill is popular — so Republicans are trying to make it a culture war fight
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Green buildings and electric cars are the new Potato Head and Dr. Seuss in this round
«Damning» report exposes failures of Ivanka Trump's signature policy initiative
«Damning» report exposes failures of Ivanka Trump's signature policy initiative
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Government Accountability Office says the women's empowerment program suffered from massive implementation failures
Former GOP chair Michael Steele on saving his party after Trump: «Terraform» it, or destroy it?
Former GOP chair Michael Steele on saving his party after Trump: «Terraform» it, or destroy it?
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Onetime RNC head says GOP faces a moment of truth: «Is it the party of Lincoln, or is it the party of Trump?»
Trumpers on the rehab trail: Does America just want to forget this happened?
Trumpers on the rehab trail: Does America just want to forget this happened?
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Instead of facing disgrace, Trump regime officials are now deemed respectable. That's no way to defeat fascism
White supremacy and the filibuster: From John C. Calhoun to Mitch McConnell
White supremacy and the filibuster: From John C. Calhoun to Mitch McConnell
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Conservatives simply don't want majority rule. Since before the Civil War, the filibuster has been their weapon
Joe Biden is a war president — fighting plague, economic crisis and fascism
Joe Biden is a war president — fighting plague, economic crisis and fascism
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Biden has made rapid progress on the pandemic and the economy. But the fight for democracy will be his legacy
Georgia Republicans supported voting buses and drop boxes — until Trump and the GOP started losing
Georgia Republicans supported voting buses and drop boxes — until Trump and the GOP started losing
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Voting rights groups say Republicans had no problem with the law until GOP lost elections amid record Black turnout
Cookie butter should be slathered on pretty much everything, including cookies
Cookie butter should be slathered on pretty much everything, including cookies
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Salon chats with Hot for Food's Lauren Toyota about «accidentally vegan» snacks and other plant-based indulgences
Like father, like son: Andrew Cuomo, Mario Cuomo and the Supreme Court seat that never was
Like father, like son: Andrew Cuomo, Mario Cuomo and the Supreme Court seat that never was
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What role did Andrew Cuomo play in his father's legendary dithering — and how much did that change history?
Behind the dark-money web that put Barrett (and Kavanaugh and Gorsuch) on the Supreme Court
Behind the dark-money web that put Barrett (and Kavanaugh and Gorsuch) on the Supreme Court
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Neil and Ann Corkery have a mission: Load up the judicial branch with right-wing Catholics. It's definitely working
Everything you need to know about cascatelli, the new «perfect» pasta shape that's a viral hit
Everything you need to know about cascatelli, the new «perfect» pasta shape that's a viral hit
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«Sporkful» host Dan Pashman started down the journey of making an ideal pasta shape three years ago
Why I want to be like Ramona Quimby, Beverly Cleary's patron saint of messy girls
Why I want to be like Ramona Quimby, Beverly Cleary's patron saint of messy girls
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Beverly Cleary's character inspires me to grab life by the toothpaste tube and really squeeze it for all it's worth
I want to be more like Ramona Quimby, Beverly Cleary's patron saint of messy girls, as an adult
I want to be more like Ramona Quimby, Beverly Cleary's patron saint of messy girls, as an adult
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Beverly Cleary's character inspires me to grab life by the toothpaste tube and really squeeze it for all it's worth
Philosopher Jason Stanley: Fascism's definitely not beaten — but there's reason for hope
Philosopher Jason Stanley: Fascism's definitely not beaten — but there's reason for hope
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Author of «How Fascism Works» on the question raised by Georgia's new voting laws: Do we live in a democracy?
True crime shows spotlight women as victims — but don't help improve women's safety
True crime shows spotlight women as victims — but don't help improve women's safety
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Popular true crime stories tend to focus on individual cases, rather than patterns and social factors
Ethnic studies pioneer Rudy Acuña on neoliberalism, Trump and the future of academia
Ethnic studies pioneer Rudy Acuña on neoliberalism, Trump and the future of academia
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Legendary Cal State professor Rudy Acuña on 50 years of a groundbreaking ethnic studies program, and what's next
«Big government» and other lies we live by: How one Orwellian concoction consumed America
«Big government» and other lies we live by: How one Orwellian concoction consumed America
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Those who preached against «big government» just wanted to control it. Now they do — and look how that worked out
Candace Owens under attack: Pro-Trump Black conservatives go to war — against each other
Candace Owens under attack: Pro-Trump Black conservatives go to war — against each other
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Realm of Black MAGA roiled by infighting as foes compare Candace Owens to Rachel Dolezal (and the Fresh Prince)
Who will keep us safe in a world without police? We will
Who will keep us safe in a world without police? We will
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A more equitable experience of safety is possible, but you must become part of creating it
Let’s griddle every sandwich, from ham and cheese to peanut butter and honey
Let’s griddle every sandwich, from ham and cheese to peanut butter and honey
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Griddled sandwiches have punctuated my life like crunchy applause ever since my first oozing grilled cheese
Kathy Valentine of The Go-Go’s on her Beatles love and bass player parallels with Paul McCartney
Kathy Valentine of The Go-Go’s on her Beatles love and bass player parallels with Paul McCartney
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On this episode of «Everything Fab Four,» host Ken Womack interviews the Go-Go's bassist about her life in rock
America's gun madness: How guns went from tools to ideology to identity
America's gun madness: How guns went from tools to ideology to identity
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I was taught to handle and shoot guns as a boy. But the insane, murderous gun culture of today is something new
Can a «true» conservatism be redeemed after Trump? Maybe — if it embraces liberalism
Can a «true» conservatism be redeemed after Trump? Maybe — if it embraces liberalism
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Conservative ideas still have value — but conservative politics has gone insane. Maybe there's a way out
Conservative groups are writing GOP voter suppression bills — and spending millions to pass them
Conservative groups are writing GOP voter suppression bills — and spending millions to pass them
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Right-wing groups like Heritage and ALEC are crafting model legislation as GOP pushes over 250 restrictions
How to make a ridiculously delicious steak dinner at home (and still feel that restaurant magic)
How to make a ridiculously delicious steak dinner at home (and still feel that restaurant magic)
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Dining at a steakhouse is one of the most cherished restaurant experiences, and you can recreate the magic at home
Is the U.S. joining the «rules-based world» — at least when it comes to Afghanistan?
Is the U.S. joining the «rules-based world» — at least when it comes to Afghanistan?
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After 20 years of bloodshed and failure in Afghanistan, Biden and Blinken may finally be ready to turn the page
How dissent gets criminalized: America's right to insult the government is under attack
How dissent gets criminalized: America's right to insult the government is under attack
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Our rights to open, even crude, dissent are relatively recent—and vulnerable to legislative and judicial crackdowns
At Joe Biden's first news conference, it wasn't the president who was out of touch
At Joe Biden's first news conference, it wasn't the president who was out of touch
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Biden repeatedly fact-checked reporters' lame gotcha questions — they should all be replaced with real people
