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Who Gets Panzer Tattooed on Their Arm?

The ink that tells the story of Trump’s second term

MAGA Influencers Should Have Some Self-Respect

The new White House influencer briefing is a parade of softballs and sycophancy.

Is Anthony Weiner Ready to Go Another Round?

The ex-congressman whose name became a punch line is running for New York’s city council. In some ways, he hasn’t changed a bit.

The Real Horror of 'Sinners' Isn’t Supernatural

The constraints of the Jim Crow economy drive every event in the film.

Why Are Young People Everywhere So Unhappy?

Here’s the answer to that—and what we can do about it.

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