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Entertainment

The Far-Right Has Deep Roots in New York Comedy

A story in The New Republic details how the far-right has seeped into the New York comedy scene.
Ashwin Rodrigues
2.12.21
News

What the Latest Ruling in Britney Spears' Legal Case Actually Means

It's been celebrated as a major win, but nothing about her conservatorship has changed.
Drew Schwartz
2.12.21
brazil

Brazilians Are Buying Guns in Record Numbers With Barely Any Oversight

President Bolsonaro is encouraging weapons imports and shooting clubs, but discouraging the tracking of firearms in what observers say could be stoking violent crime. 
Laís Martins
2.12.21
Books

Patricia Lockwood, How Are You So Hot?

“I am the hog king and I think everything is coming to me. I don’t deny myself that.”
Maggie Lange
2.12.21
lifestyle

People Told Us About the Last Time They Hooked Up With Complete Strangers

“I was in a different country, I was 25, and I was really excited for 2020 (LOL). I wanted to say yes to more things, so I agreed to my first-ever threesome.”
Hannah Smothers
2.12.21
immigration

Why Biden's ICE Is Still Deporting People

Trump used an obscure public health rule that dates back to the 1940s to deport migrant children. Biden hasn't repealed it.
Belle Cushing
Ani Ucar
Jika Gonzalez
2.12.21
Brexit

COVID and Brexit Have Pushed Northern Ireland Further Away From the UK

Brexit has fundamentally changed the nature of the union, with recent polling suggests that a united Ireland is closer than ever.
Odràn Waldron
2.12.21
sex work

Sex Workers Are Fighting to Get the COVID Vaccine

For 28 glorious hours this week, Solana Sparks thought she could get a COVID-19 vaccine.
Carter Sherman
2.12.21
Oath Keeper

This Capitol Rioter Claimed He Was a Top FBI Agent. Here's Why He Probably Wasn't.

Thomas E. Caldwell is facing serious conspiracy charges for his alleged role in the Capitol insurrection.
Tess Owen
Cameron Joseph
2.12.21
Features

Nick Lutsko's Chaotic Comedy Songs Are the Soundtrack to 2021

With catchy tunes about Dan Bongino, Joe Rogan's podcast, and 'Gremlins,' the Tennessee musician thrives on absurdity.
Josh Terry
2.12.21
Essays

The Agony of Watching a Bad Relationship Movie When You're About to Break Up

It’s a special kind of hell when the characters on screen are having the same relationship-ending fight as you are.
Alex Zaragoza
2.12.21
identity-rights

How to Find and Join an Organization Pushing for the Causes You Care About

Attending protests and reading anti-racism books are great first steps, but real power comes from working with other people to make change.
Mary Retta
2.12.21
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