Cultural Commentary
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Is Prince Harry Shooting Himself in the Foot?
Prince Harry might be losing his accumulated goodwill with the release of his new memoir, but Spare proves that’s the least of his worries
- PUBLIC RELATIONS
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Shackled: The Devastating Reality of Childbirth Behind Bars
Prisons were not built for women, writes podcaster Maggie Freleng — and nowhere is that clearer than the shameful treatment of pregnant people who are incarcerated
- Commentary
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Argentina Has a Powerful Secret Weapon in the World Cup Final
Lionel Messi and friends will be hopped up on the natural stimulant yerba mate tomorrow — but why is another South American plant, coca, banned?
- Free Coca!
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We're Being Gaslit About ‘Gaslighting’ Being the Word of the Year
Sorry, didn't we do this back in 2016? Or am I going crazy?
- Dim Bulbs
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Kanye, Kyrie, and Me
What makes West and Irving so dangerous and malignant is that there are thousands of young Black boys who see them, see their success and wealth, and believe them
- Opinion
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Kanye West Will Put Elon Musk's ‘Free Speech’ Promise to the Test
The rapper continues to peddle antisemitism on Twitter. It could cost the new CEO — who happens to be his friend — a sizable fortune
- Friendly Fire
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Only a Handful of Conservatives Bothered to Phone in Their Fury at Biden's Pot Pardons
Some Republicans have supported the move — and even the right-wing outrage machine to know it's not worth fighting the trend toward decriminalization
- Over It
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Leave Lizzo Alone
The conservative uproar over playing James Madison's flute is yet another unfair non-controversy thrown her way
- Don't Let This Flop
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Adnan Syed’s Conviction Was Vacated — But Justice Is a Long Way Off
Eight years later after 'Serial' revealed major flaws in Syed's 2000 conviction, he's out of prison, but the question of who murdered Hae Min Lee remains
- Podcast Justice
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Think the CDC F--ked up Covid-19? Monkeypox and Polio Aren't Going Any Better
The government agency tasked with ensuring our safety isn't up to the job — and they're going to need a full overhaul to tackle three disease outbreaks at once
- Here We Go Again
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