Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas is facing pressure to step down from some members of his own party after allegations that he had an…
New Study Finds Air Conditioners Will Exacerbate Climate Change As Planet Warms
As global temperatures rise, the very thing we turn to to keep ourselves cool could be a significant contributor to increased emissions and an even…
Iran Accuses U.S. of Spreading ‘Big Lies’ After Trump’s State of the Union Address
Iran has accused the Trump Administration of pushing “big lies” over its nuclear program and the January uprising against the Iranian regime, which saw security…
The Lesson Carter G. Woodson Still Has for America at 250
In 1926, Carter G. Woodson launched what was then called Negro History Week. It wasn’t meant as a celebration so much as a correction. Woodson…
Why Donald Trump Can’t Kill DEI
In the face of the Trump Administration’s concerted attack on DEI, advocates of equality might easily despair. That would be a mistake. Whether the acronym…
Why You Should Do More Things Alone
The first time I went to a ballet alone, I worried I’d remember the aloneness of the outing more than the performance itself. But I…
Finding Hope and Love in the Ruins of Sudan’s War
On April 15, 2023, war broke out in Sudan. Within hours, the fighting had engulfed Khartoum, the capital, where my parents lived. Death, displacement, and…
What to Know About ‘Dalilah Law,’ Trump’s Proposal to Target Undocumented Immigrants’ Driver’s Licenses
During his State of the Union address, Donald Trump railed against “illegal aliens,” blaming them for America’s drug problems, corruption, and even traffic incidents. Citing…
Read Donald Trump’s Full State of the Union Speech
In his first State of the Union address of his second term, President Donald Trump on Tuesday faced down critics and broke a record for…
Trump Accuses Iran of Restarting ‘Sinister Ambitions’ to Develop Nuclear Weapons
As the U.S. amasses warships, bombers, and fighter jets within striking distance of Iran, President Donald Trump said Tuesday night that, despite the U.S. and…