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9h ago

Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago news conference simply wasn’t normal

The unfitness for office he displayed Thursday wasn't new. But that doesn’t mean political media shouldn’t focus on it.
Donald Trump
Donald Trump
10h ago

There are no trans women at the Paris Olympics. So bigots manufactured them.

The true story is much more complex than can be explained clearly in a handful of rage tweets.
Paris 2024 - Controversal Biologically Male Boxer Imane Khelif in Women Category
Paris 2024 - Controversal Biologically Male Boxer Imane Khelif in Women Category
12h ago

Tim Walz deserves better than Team Trump's gross 'stolen valor' smears

Republicans pulled out one of the nastiest and most effective plays from their playbook. But the truth is Tim Walz is one of the finest leaders in politics.
Tim Walz enlisted in the Army National Guard at 17.
Tim Walz enlisted in the Army National Guard at 17.
21h ago

Why Tim Walz’s progressive policies appeal to both urban and rural America

Even with a narrow Democratic majority in his state’s Legislature, Walz has managed to enact a host of progressive policies in Minnesota without alienating his rural constituents.
Tim Walz smiling
Tim Walz smiling
21h ago

Donald Trump doesn't know who he is without Joe Biden

In the weeks since Joe Biden dropped out of the race, Trump has been flailing trying to find his footing against Kamala Harris.
A split composite of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.
A split composite of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.
1d ago

Trump and his allies are previewing their election sabotage plan in Georgia

The foundation for obstructing certification of the 2024 election results is being laid in Georgia.
A split composite of Donald Trump and Brian Kemp.
A split composite of Donald Trump and Brian Kemp.
1d ago

MAGA Republicans are going to regret starting the #TamponTim trend

As someone who has worked in menstrual equity for the past 15 years, I can only view the monicker as high praise.
Tim Walz
Tim Walz
2d ago

Opinion | Noah Lyles cried in Tokyo. Why he’s smiling so big in Paris.

The gold medal-winning American sprinter is the rare male athlete who has been open about his emotional struggles.
Noah Lyles in 2021
Noah Lyles in 2021
2d ago

A religious case against Louisiana mandating displays of the Ten Commandments

After Louisiana's governor and attorney general spoke about the law Monday, even those who think the government should promote their religious beliefs should be upset.
Jeff Landry speaks in the house chamber.
Jeff Landry speaks in the house chamber.
2d ago

Tim Walz is the political ally trans people need and deserve

The Minnesota governor has a long record of putting his money where his mouth is when it comes to support for LGBTQ people.
Tim Walz.
Tim Walz.
2d ago

What Josh Shapiro should do now

The Pennsylvania governor can be a huge asset to the Democratic ticket if he can convince the base that he shares its values.
Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks during a campaign rally to introduce Gov. Tim Walz on Aug. 6, 2024 at Temple University in Philadelphia.
Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks during a campaign rally to introduce Gov. Tim Walz on Aug. 6, 2024 at Temple University in Philadelphia.