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abortion

It's not even 2019, and Republicans have written at least 17 abortion restrictions for next year
All 17 were proposed in states where Republicans will control both the state legislature and the governorship in 2019.
Carter Sherman
12.27.18
video

"Speak English": Video shows guy ranting about 2 Macy's employees talking in Arabic
A guy at a Dallas-area Macy’s lashed out at two store employees for speaking in Arabic while helping him with his purchase.
Alex Lubben
12.27.18
Internet Exploring

Patti Smith's Instagram Celebrates The Basic Beauty of Life
The legendary punk singer and writer joined Instagram this year and it became a place of unbridled joy in this hellscape that we’re living in.
Sarah MacDonald
12.27.18
TV

‘Atlanta’ Was the Blackest Thing on TV, Which Made It Best of 2018
It was a season that was bold in the way it chose to be the inside joke for black audiences everywhere.
Noel Ransome
12.27.18
#metoo

There’s Snapchat video of Kevin Spacey’s alleged assault, police say
Spacey is facing a felony charge of indecent assault in a Nantucket bar.
Rex Santus
12.27.18
right now

The 5 Best Spiritual Makeover Montages in Movie History
Stream these classics of self-reinvention on Netflix, Amazon, et al., just in time for your New Year’s resolutions.
Emma Specter
12.27.18
fake news

Trump is “worst perpetrator of false information” in America, U.N. official monitoring freedom of expression says
Rex Santus
12.27.18
Game of the Year 2018

Our Favorite Games of 2018: 'Into the Breach'
Subset Games tactical mech title entranced a number of Waypoint staffers this year, and we can't really stop.
Danielle Riendeau
12.27.18
Technology

Why you should be worried about getting hacked in 2019
“Data is more valuable than ever and trading it is so profitable ,that it makes companies take enormous risks when handling data of the users on their platforms.”
David Gilbert
12.27.18
iraq

Trump congratulates troops on a “big pay raise" they're not getting
He said he got them a 10 percent hike, but he was off by a lot.
Paul Vale
12.27.18
Culture

2018 Was the Best 1994 Since... Well... 1994
We're still deep in the throes of some serious mid-90s nostalgia.
Alia Marsha
12.27.18
How-To

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Make Plum Rice Pudding with Leftover Rice
There are plenty of recipes out there talking about how to make fried rice with your leftovers, but few showing you how to take that takeout container in your fridge and turn it in to a super easy dessert.
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