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9h ago

Frankie Beverly brought Black people together like no other musician could

As beloved as the bandleader was to Black people, he remained virtually unknown to others.
2015 Essence Music Festival - Day 2 Frankie Beverly Maze New Orleans
2015 Essence Music Festival - Day 2 Frankie Beverly Maze New Orleans
11h ago

Trump's callback to Harris' viral moment completely missed the point

Harris used the power imbalance to be powerful, baiting Trump and using the optics of a woman standing up for herself to her advantage.
Presidential Debate: Trump vs Harris
Presidential Debate: Trump vs Harris
14h ago

Donald Trump gives Kamala Harris too much credit for supporting trans rights

Harris led a California attorney general office that fought a lawsuit seeking gender affirming care for trans prisoners in the state.
Kamala Harris
Kamala Harris
23h ago

Harris’ debate victory could be unlike any other

Never before in American presidential politics has there been a debate as one-sided as what we saw Tuesday.
People react at the Mesa Convention Center while watching former President Donald J. Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris
People react at the Mesa Convention Center while watching former President Donald J. Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris
23h ago

New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ political career is a walking tragedy

New York's mayor has long been surrounded by a cloud of corruption — and it's getting worse by the day.
2023 Concordia Annual Summit - September 18
2023 Concordia Annual Summit - September 18
1d ago

'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' embraces vampy femininity in a powerful way

The 1988 cult classic is equally famous for launching Winona Ryder’s career, the raunchy leading demon played by Michael Keaton and its highly impactful vampy, goth glam fashion.
Winona Ryder.
Winona Ryder.
1d ago

I was a police chief. Tyreek Hill's stop makes me wonder if we're going backwards.

Officers abandoned their training and surrendered to a macho impulse to dominate.
Tyreek Hill during an interview with NBC News on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024.
Tyreek Hill during an interview with NBC News on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024.
2d ago

These fact-checking Trump-Harris debate moderators understood the assignment

David Muir and Linsey Davis will inevitably face a backlash for daring to rein Trump in at all. But any fair-minded appraisal would conclude they found the proper balance.
David Muir and Linsey Davis smile
David Muir and Linsey Davis smile
2d ago

How would Trump have responded to 9/11? Let's hope we never have to find out

A wounded, angry nation would be better led by almost anyone than the bigoted boomer who loves fake internet conspiracy theories.
The Rubble of the World Trade Center on September 12, 2001.
The Rubble of the World Trade Center on September 12, 2001.
2d ago

The debate made the contrast between Trump and Harris crystal clear. Will it matter to voters?

How many voters are willing to overlook Trump's obvious flaws and bizarre rhetoric?
Trump Harris Presidential Debate
Trump Harris Presidential Debate
2d ago

Trump’s debate meltdown was spectacular

Even by his standards, the former president was shockingly incoherent and quick to rage.
Image: donald trump politics political politician
Image: donald trump politics political politician