Democrats Keep Playing Defense on Race. Repeal the 1929 House Freeze. Why are Democrats trapped responding to Republican attacks instead of redesigning the battlefield? The Voting Rights Act was…

A new method to produce strong, biodegradable plastic from bamboo is reported in Nature Communications this week. The bioplastic resembles oil-based plastics in strength, shapability, and thermal stab...

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Podcast Episode · Decoder with Nilay Patel · April 23 · 19m

UC Berkeley study finds employment held steady — and only pennies were added to menu prices.

Lies, Arrogance, and Stupidity

“With unsettling insight and disturbing clarity, How Fa…

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Democrats are pushing a resolution to block Donald Trump from taking further military action in Iran without congressional approval. But the effort is facing opposition from three lawmakers from their own party backed by the Israel lobby.

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Prices will surge in the short run—and may stay high for a while

The price of a gallon of gas is expected to steadily increase this week.

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The US/Israeli attack on Iran has inflicted heavy damage on its command structure, but the Iranian system is designed to withstand such pressure. We should expect a more protracted war than last summer, with political factors key to the final outcome.