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‘It’s about vengeance and some of our ugliest societal impulses and urges’ The roots of the death penalty and how it’s been allowed to continue.

All those bans on gender-affirming care aren't random. Mother Jones reporter Madison Pauly takes you behind the scenes. Full story.

Danger! Workers are doing too well! Call the Fed to shut that down! A conversation with former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers.
 

Glenn Kirschner discusses the Manhattan district attorney’s office signaling to Trump’s lawyers that he will likely face criminal charges for his role in the hush money payouts.

We went to East Palestine for a week to get residents’ side of the story after the Ohio rail disaster. People told us they’re getting sick and their pets are dying, while Norfolk Southern is trying to cover it up.

All roads have led to this. Ted Lasso Season 3 premieres March 15 on Apple TV+

Those snowstorms and floods in California? They're caused by "atmospheric rivers." Here's the biggest river on earth.

John Oliver discusses Ron DeSantis, his track record as the governor of Florida, the pitfalls of comparing him to Donald Trump, and the supposed dangers of “woke math.”

Learn about the origins of women's history month and International Women's Day and the women who made it possible.

Donald Trump (James Austin Johnson) delivers a message to the residents of East Palestine, Ohio, following the train derailment.