Across 11 different democracies, politicians share a shockingly pessimistic view: They believe that their voters are uninformed, unreasonable, and short-sighted. In a paper recently published by ...

No insulation, flaking paint, questionable pipes and all my old furniture and artwork. At the auction, bidding was ...

The ’60s is the bubble that refuses to burst. More than half a century later, that decade of hazy hippy dreams continues to ...

By the time a film arrives on movie screens, its makers often strive to find ways to articulate how relevant it is, how it speaks to ...

On a recent Sunday in suburban St. Louis, some 50 women gather in an unassuming event space for a festive — and unusual — evening of bingo. Within the space’s pink and green walls, the women ...

Anyone who’s worked in a restaurant knows that the chaos never really stops—it just shifts from the lunch rush to the dinner ...

A striking new study reveals that elected officials have a far more pessimistic view of voter behavior than do citizens ...

Marijuana is known for its effects on mood and perception. Some people report that they get relief from ADHD symptoms with marijuana use, but current research is inconclusive. Marijuana typically ...

Tucson Desert Song Festival opens its second leg next week with one of the most anticipated events of the 2025 festival. The songs are based on six Tennessee Williams poems. “When I was looking ...

Carol Leifer, the prolific sixty-eight-year-old comedian and television writer (“S.N.L.,” “Seinfeld,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” “Hacks,” etc.), has many ...

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