“Zola” is a cautionary tale about Black women befriending white women
“Zola,” though blackheartedly funny at points, is not a comedy. Technically it’s a drama, but that doesn’t describe the whole…
Trump’s deportation raids ensnare Chicago’s everyday workers
The Age of Trump is like a novel with an infinite number of chapters and sequels. There have been wild…
That time a foreign-born socialist ran for mayor of New York
Maybe you’ve heard about the socialist candidate running for mayor of New York City. He’s an immigrant from a complicated…
Look out, Donald: Inflation and economic fears are coming for you
This time last year, America was focused on the upcoming presidential election. Despite a major hiccup during the summer, in…
Fox News host blasts Trump’s White House ballroom on air
Even on Fox News — Donald Trump’s favorite network — not everyone is applauding his latest White House move. During…
Election integrity or intimidation? DOJ to send monitors to key states
The Justice Department announced Friday that it will monitor polling sites in six jurisdictions — Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, Kern…
“Mystery donor” brings in more military pay and ethical concerns
It seems like President Trump’s promise to pay the military regardless of the federal shutdown is still on. The Pentagon…
Donald Trump’s wrecking ball hits his own movement
When the demolition crews arrived Monday at the White House, there had been no forewarning. Excavators were spotted razing the…
In Latin America, Trump signals war in all but name
In a series of actions on Friday, the Trump administration significantly ratcheted up tensions with Latin America — and signaled…
Trump wants to torch contraception for poor women. So far, Belgium says no
In September, the Trump administration told The New York Times that it had destroyed millions of dollars’ worth of contraceptive…