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Fix Their Problems

There is no creature in American politics more puzzled over by Democrats than the angry, forgotten Trump voter. How can we reach them? How should we speak to them? Here’s a wild idea: fix their problems.

Report: The U.S. And Mexico Plan To Submit Joint Bid To Host 2026 World Cup

The Guardian spoke with CONCACAF president Victor Montagliani, who confirmed what has long been speculated: the U.S. and Mexico plan on submitting a joint bid to host the 2026 World Cup.

Even Puerto Rico's Governor Dyed His Hair Blond For The WBC Final

The members of Puerto Rico’s baseball team died their hair blond for the World Baseball Classic, and as they’ve advanced through the tournament, the people of Puerto Rico have been catching on to the trend. In fact, “Team Rubio” has inspired so many Puerto Ricans to go platinum, the island is running out of hair dye,…

Team USA Makes WBC Final For The First Time Thanks To Mishandled Grounder

Tonight’s low-scoring World Baseball Classic semifinal between Japan and Team USA had none of the playful braggadocio seen in other World Baseball Classic games this year, but the Americans eked out a 2-1 win to advance to the WBC final for the first time.

Stop Letting Him Use You For Photo Ops

Big smile. One hand out front for a nice handshake with Mister Trump. His other hand is behind your back, stabbing you. Thanks for the photo, though.

What Is America So Unhappy About?

The United States is the richest and mightiest nation on earth. Where do we rank in global happiness? Fourteenth. Why? Thanks to our “rising inequality, corruption, isolation, and distrust.”

U.S. Women's Hockey Team To Boycott World Championships Unless USA Hockey Steps Up Support

The U.S. women’s hockey team is threatening to boycott the IIHF World Championships, starting March 31, unless USA Hockey increases wages, benefits, and support for the women’s game.

The "Blue State Secession" Thing Is Not Helping

Ever since the election of Donald Trump, we have been treated to periodic semi-serious think pieces by liberals saying that blue states should form their own country. Hey—shut the fuck up!!

Leaders Change But The Problems Stay The Same

The “big problems” that America faces do not involve imaginary threats from immigrants, street crime, or voter fraud. Rather, they involve the fact that grotesque inequality is baked into our nation, and nobody in power cares enough to do much about it.

Labor Department Employees Revolt

You can now add the Labor Department to the growing list of US government agencies where workers are speaking out against their new leadership.

War Man

Of all of the bad things that Donald Trump might do to the world, perhaps the worst would be to drag us into a war. God help us if one of his top advisors turned out to be some sort of warmonger.

Don't Join The Military

We all know that pacifists, socialists, and flag-burners would advise you never to join the U.S. military, ever. Forget that for a moment. Even if you consider yourself a good patriot, do not join the U.S. military now.

Have Unions Accepted Death?

Every year, the government releases updated numbers on union membership in America. And every year, the number falls. Where is the rage, rage against the dying of the unions?

"If You Are Looking For A Sign This Is It"

On inauguration day in DC, the souvenir business was slow. I asked a vendor wearing a huge Bob Marley hoodie while hawking Trump hats and scarves and keychains whether he might not have had better luck selling Obama gear, and he shrugged. “It’s too late.”

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Fix Their Problems

Report: The U.S. And Mexico Plan To Submit Joint Bid To Host 2026 World Cup

Even Puerto Rico's Governor Dyed His Hair Blond For The WBC Final

Team USA Makes WBC Final For The First Time Thanks To Mishandled Grounder

Stop Letting Him Use You For Photo Ops

What Is America So Unhappy About?

U.S. Women's Hockey Team To Boycott World Championships Unless USA Hockey Steps Up Support

The "Blue State Secession" Thing Is Not Helping

Leaders Change But The Problems Stay The Same

Labor Department Employees Revolt

War Man

Don't Join The Military

Have Unions Accepted Death?

"If You Are Looking For A Sign This Is It"

Trump Voters Explain Themselves

Corresponding With Trump Supporters

You've Been Warned