politics

Mark Cuban Is Here to Save Democracy

The billionaire Mavericks owner rides to the rescue

Don’t Like Trump? This Small Irish Island Will Happily Take You In.

It’s called Inishturk. And they don't like him, either.

This Is What Mike Pence’s America Will Probably Look Like

Since Trump's VP will do all the P-ing, here's what to expect

100 Women Pose Nude to Protest the Republican Convention

A work of political art seizes the campaign limelight

Five Places to Escape to When This Whole Western Democracy Thing Flames Out

Brexit/Trump/Hillary et al. got you down? There are ways out!

What Will Brexit Mean for Us (As in the U.S.)?

How movies, travel and sports could change dramatically

If ____ Wins the Election, I’m Moving to … South Africa

On all-world beaches and the exchange rate dreams are made of

If __ Wins the Election, I’m Moving To … Denmark

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News, advice and insights for the most interesting person in the room.

Could Bill Maher’s Endorsement Win Someone an Election?

Dean Phillips’s appearance on “Real Time” continued an interesting trend

Andrew Cuomo Sparred With Bill Maher on This Week’s “Real Time”

The former governor and Melissa DeRosa had an intense conversation on his legacy

Bill Maher’s Vaccine Skepticism Showed Up on Another “Real Time” Episode

Alternately: decongestants and vaccines are not the same

After Five Months, Bill Maher Returned to “Real Time”

Including an occasionally surreal interview and a return to “Barbie” discourse

Ken Burns Clarifies the Extent of His Connection With Clarence Thomas

An investigative report into the Supreme Court Justice turned up a photo of him with the filmmaker

The Life of the Founder of “High Times” Was Even Stranger Than You Think

An interview with “Agents of Chaos” author Sean Howe

Are We About to See the Oregon-Idaho Border Transform?

A high-profile effort hasn't moved the border yet

Are Deepfakes Interfering With Taiwan's Presidential Election?

Audio clips of Ko Wen-je may not be the genuine article

How Far Into the Culture Wars Does Donald Trump Jr.'s Hunting Magazine Go?

The new content publisher's offerings includes a print magazine and a podcast

Climate Change Is Becoming a Partisan Issue in Britain

Some worrying policy shifts are happening across the pond

Reactionary Trolls Are Angry With Harry's for the Most Annoying Reason Possible

Another very online controversy emerges, this one having to do with razors

The NBAPA Is Not Happy the Magic Donated $50k to Ron DeSantis

The Florida governor has supported controversial education standards that appear to have upset the team's players

Jason Aldean Is On Track to Profit Handsomely From Being "Canceled"

His controversial song "Try That In a Small Town" is experiencing a surge of popularity

"Air" Producers Criticize Trump Campaign Over Unauthorized Audio Usage

The former president used a clip from the film in a fundraising video

Garth Brooks Plans to Sell Bud Light in His Nashville Bar

Knowing Brooks's history, this isn't surprising