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Cannabis

Congress Just Legalized Hemp, but What Does That Mean for CBD?

CBD products are everywhere, but lawmakers have left them in a legal gray area.
Allie Conti
1.4.19
Expert Witness with Robert Christgau

Robert Christgau Takes on Mitski's Disquieting Angst

The Dean of American Rock Critics reviews Mitski's 'Be the Cowboy,' Soccer Mommy's 'Clean,' Adrianne Lenker's 'Abysskiss,' and Nice As Fuck's self-titled effort.
Robert Christgau
1.4.19
congress

All the things House Democrats tried to get done on their first day in power

Democrats didn’t just puff their chests and bang gavels as they regained control of the House Thursday.
Emma Ockerman
1.4.19
skin

What Is Vitiligo and Why Do People Develop It?

Winnie Harlow and Amy Deanna, models who have vitiligo, are defying the stigma associated with the skin condition but it’s still a burden for many people.
Julie Stewart
1.4.19
spending

How to Do a Zero Dollar Day—And Why You’ll Want to Try It

Drop your spending to nothing to find out where your money actually goes and start taking control of your finances.
Amanda Bert
1.4.19
I can do it in monk's robes

Buddhist Monks Are Flexing on Twitter to Protest a Japanese Traffic Law

The Japanese hashtag #僧衣でできるもん, “I can do it in monk’s robes,” is more than just a Twitter thing.
Sarah Emerson
1.4.19
government shutdown

"He's lost it:" Trump's lack of credibility on the border wall is frustrating Republicans

“There’s a lot of members of our caucus who think this shutdown is stupid.”
Matt Laslo
1.4.19
LGBTQ

These Trans Latinas Started Their Own Beauty Co-op to Defy Discrimination

After years of experiencing discrimination at work, three trans immigrant women started a trans beauticians' co-op in Queens, New York—and are welcoming others to join. Broadly spoke to them about how they made it happen.
Moira Lavelle
1.4.19
nba

James Harden is the Best I've Ever Seen*

Last night against the Golden State Warriors, Harden punched his way into my memory bank with more force than anyone ever has.
Michael Pina
1.4.19
Syria's Kurds

How Trump’s sudden withdrawal from Syria is bringing the Kurds and Assad together

Syria's Kurds have turned to regime forces for protection from Turkey.
Aris Roussinos
1.4.19
taco bell

This Bay Area Taco Bell Transit Map Looks Way Better than BART

“If only the Bay Area had this extensive system instead of the limited options we have. I might actually use it,” one Redditor wrote.
Jelisa Castrodale
1.4.19
VICE News Tonight on HBO
4:00

Congress just gained a few science-minded politicians

These scientists just got sworn into Congress — and they're ready for an evidence-based fight
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