Can Stoicism Make Us Happy? Can Stoicism Make Us Happy?
A recent book from the philosopher Massimo Pigliucci attempts to recast ancient Greek philosophy as self-help.
Feb 5, 2019 / Carlos Fraenkel
Kamala Harris Says Her Campaign Is ‘For the People’ Kamala Harris Says Her Campaign Is ‘For the People’
The problem is that the phrase, a longtime favorite of prosecutors, has a divisive and troubled history.
Feb 5, 2019 / Jocelyn Simonson
A Bumpy Ride on Trump’s Shuttle A Bumpy Ride on Trump’s Shuttle
Getting harder to keep our hamberders down!
Feb 5, 2019 / OppArt / Dan Landau
Only One Billionaire is Strong Enough to Save Us Only One Billionaire is Strong Enough to Save Us
His Powers of Risk Assessment Are Too Great to Behold.
Feb 5, 2019 / Tom Tomorrow
The Only Super Bowl Tension Was Off the Field The Only Super Bowl Tension Was Off the Field
An ad by The Washington Post and the tally of people who didn't perform or watch the big game stole the show on Super Bowl Sunday.
Feb 4, 2019 / Dave Zirin
Want to Eradicate Hunger in America? Take on Racism. Want to Eradicate Hunger in America? Take on Racism.
A new study found that people who experience discrimination are almost twice as likely as others to struggle with hunger.
Feb 4, 2019 / Greg Kaufmann
Where Does Art Belong? Where Does Art Belong?
A trio of recent shows—from Hilma af Klint, Warhol, and Bruce Nauman—propose radically different answers to that question.
Feb 4, 2019 / Books & the Arts / Barry Schwabsky
No Way to Stop a Wolf No Way to Stop a Wolf
Hooked on guns.
Feb 4, 2019 / OppArt / Melinda K.P. Stees
There Is No Argument for Ralph Northam to Keep His Job There Is No Argument for Ralph Northam to Keep His Job
His failed attempts at “damage control” only show how reluctant he is to take responsibility for serious, racist actions.
Feb 2, 2019 / Elie Mystal
Ralph Northam’s Changing Stories Make No Sense Ralph Northam’s Changing Stories Make No Sense
Multiple explanations in 18 hours will not convince Virginians that their governor can be trusted. He must go.
Feb 2, 2019 / Joan Walsh