There is a sense around the world that it was destiny for Lionel Messi to win the World Cup in what might have been his final chance. The destiny played out for real, and perhaps that inevitability will define the run. But the problem with destiny is that in the…

I didn’t used to realize how absurd this country is. There are a lot of things that happen here that don’t happen in other places. Growing up, I thought it was normal. But think about it: An ambulance ride will cost you $1,000. Police violence is frequent and unchecked. Taxes…

A section of Joe Biden’s first State of the Union address stood out to me last night. Later in the speech, he unveiled what he called a “unity agenda” — a plan that tackles four different issues that he laid out during the speech. Those issues, more than anything that…

A lot of people hate the Democratic party. Many support it, too. But those that hate it, really despise it. That’s why Donald Trump’s base was so immovably strong: because such a large section of the country can’t see themselves supporting any other party. It’s time for Democrats to change…

There is a section of America that lives in an alternate universe. The right-wing media ecosystem, online disinformation, and Donald Trump combined to create it. The result is that alternate realities, not ideology, split politics. Just look at the 2020 election. The idea that there was extensive voter fraud in…

Every once in a while, we’re reminded of how dystopian America can be. Mass shootings never went away during the coronavirus pandemic, but they were simmering under the surface. It was easy to forget about them. They most recently returned to the public consciousness with a blitz of major incidents…

You probably heard about the Mr. Potato Head saga this week. Hasbro dropped the “Mr.” from the brand name in a move to be more gender-inclusive. This might mean something to you; it probably doesn’t. It is such a minor move that only the name on the box will change…

After Joe Biden’s early flurry of executive actions, Republican leaders complained. That is to be expected; they are the opposition party, after all. …

In an attempt to overturn a free and fair election, supporters of Donald Trump invaded the U.S. Capitol building on Wednesday. They walked through unimpeded, waving confederate flags and breaking windows. A woman was shot and killed. …