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Cuban Humor Owes Everything to Fidel Castro
Most Americans don't realize this, but 'el Líder Máximo' was the inspiration for—and butt of—a lot of very excellent jokes.
Why Banning British Nazis Is a Waste of Time
It looks like the British government is getting ready to ban Hitler-loving crew National Action – but what difference will that make?
How Much of a Disaster Will Trump's Drug Policies Be?
The trend of slow but real progress away from absolute criminalisation of drugs in America is in serious trouble.
The Case for and Against 'Gilmore Girls'
Is the beloved show classic escapist Americana or just bullshit?
Rory from ‘Gilmore Girls’ Is Actually the Worst
While watching the cult TV show I once loved as a teenager, I've realized one crucial thing most people seem to forget about Rory Gilmore: She sucks real bad.
People Are Having Less Sex After the US Election
Will we ever have sex again with a "pussy grabber" in the White House?
New Yorkers Have a Duty: Be Rude to the Trumps
Don't stop your dog from barking at them. Don't take their money. If you're making coffee for them, make it wrong.
How Marijuana Won the US Election
Weed did well at the polls, but the national picture is a murky one as Donald Trump—not necessarily a traditional drug warrior but very much a law-and-order guy—makes his way to the White House.
The Story of Donald Trump
There are a lot of ways you can explain how Donald Trump won the White House. The first one is about white people.
'The Adversary' Was the Most Beautiful and Deadly Episode of 'Westworld' Yet
The sixth episode took the HBO show's blend of carnage, mystery, and transcendence to a new level.
The Election Isn't Going to Doom America, No Matter Who Wins
Don't believe all the campaign season rhetoric: Democracy isn't under attack, and America isn't about to turn into a dictatorship, no matter who gets elected president.
Women Will Be the Ones to Save America from Trump
Thanks to decades of feminist groundwork, women across the country are poised not just to elect the country's first female president, but to reject misogynistic policies that have denied them benefits.