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Introducing Hate, the Map

In many ways, the Geography of Hate affirms what we already know: Americans are fucking racist. Homophobic and ableist, too. But while that may not come as a surprise, the map reveals a startling bigotry coursing beneath our preconceived notions of just where in the US hate is harbored most. Full story

A Long Way from Home

It Was Probably the Internet, Not Chechnya, That Radicalized the Boston Bombers

What has America done to Chechnya? While we’ll still be searching for more information about the Tsarnaev brothers and what motivated them for months—if not years—to come, their roots in Chechnya and the history of that country are a good place to start. Full story

'The Boondocks' Creator Aaron McGruder Tells Us About 'The Uncle Ruckus Movie'

I chatted with the creator of 'The Boondocks' about a live-action film starring Uncle Ruckus and a bunch of other things like black self-hatred, post-Obama race relations, and why Herman Cain is the real-life Uncle Ruckus. Full story

Living the American Dream in the West Bank

Hanging Out with Israel’s Illegal Homesteaders

Prospective settlers of Hashmonaim receive a handy FAQ sheet: “Is this area over the ‘Green Line?’ ” reads one question. “Geographically and tax-wise, yes,” the sheet explains. But because it’s guarded by armed men and the Israeli government sanctions the settlement, Hashmonaim d… Full story

Dogmageddon

The Case for Voting

It's so easy to feel jaded at the American political system. The problem is, not everyone feels that way. Most religious believers think they can make a change. And, really, they're right, because no one's playing defense. Full story

Dogmageddon

Watch This Hero

When you first start listening to Preacher Phil Snider's speech on gay marriage, you'll probably want to duck out because he sounds like a hateful lunatic who thinks that gays and pedophiles are cut from the same cloth. But stick it out, it's worth it. Full story

Dogmageddon

God Vs. The Ladies

The original scriptures—the template which has led to today's incarnation of religion—were written by men during a time when women were property and mystical beasts who occasionally farted out children. This factoid explains the troubling inherent sexism of organized religions… Full story

Girl News

What Girls Hate. Haaaaate

You might be thinking, "Hate is a very strong word." I think hearing this from the other summer camp junior-associate-bitches on the tennis court is what made me who I am today. Full story

Popping the Marks

The Innocence of White People

As an artist, I support everyone’s right to make shitty, cheap-looking art, and I do not believe that bloodshed is ever an acceptable way of responding to art. But in the big picture, this isn’t really about violent religion vs. nonviolent art; it’s violence vs. violence. Full story

I Hate Kitties

Sometimes we go a little overboard with our open obsession for anything that purrs, so we felt it was high time to reel in our emotions with some good old fashioned cat bashing. Without further ado, here is a video from Reed + Rader about a lady who hates the shit out of cats. Full story