The United States has slid into competitive authoritarianism. The slide has been modest and remains reversible—but it is real. Even after Donald Trump, American democracy will remain fragile.

She didn’t see herself as a saint; she identified as something we needed even more: a writer.

Parton gave hopeful expression to songs she wrote about the hard times and hard-won triumphs of her life.

The poll found the Austin Democrat with a commanding lead among independents and a surprising edge with non-college-educated voters, who have consistently favored Republicans.

Videos showed a policeman ⁠in Bihar's Siwan firing at least three shots from an AK-47.