Can Samantha Bee and John Oliver Save the 2016 Election
In a sea of political insanity, these two television hosts may be our only hope
Presidential election 2016
Ebony and Ivory Live Together in Rethuglican Harmony
Ben Carson and Donald Trump are not only the frontrunners in the bid for the GOP presidential nomination—they're the drivers of the White supremacist clown car.
Why Are White Liberals Getting So “Berned Up” By Black Women Activists?
Talking with Black Lives Matters about the actions at Bernie Sanders's rallies, and the racism that it has revealed of the candidate’s predominantly white, fiercely devoted followers.
Planned Parenthood May Be Safe From the Feds, But Not the States
After failing to get the Senate to approve a bill that would defund the women’s health organization, abortion opponents have a new strategy: death by a thousand cuts.
This Is the Definitive Feminist GOP Debate Drinking Game
Watch the best reality show on TV tonight, and prepare to be in a world of pain tomorrow. Don't thank us, thank these 10 charmers.
The Planned Parenthood Victory That Isn’t
The GOP-led Senate failed to get enough votes to defund the reproductive health care provider. So why aren’t we feeling overjoyed?
Politicians Are Not Our Friends
They’re quick to take credit when change is enacted, but what really motivates our politicians?
Here’s How the Right Wing Choreographs the Perfect “Scandal”
The GOP is desperate to distract the media from the presidential-contender clown car to galvanize the conservative base. And what better way to do that than to go after Planned Parenthood.
Must-Reads: What Hillary’s Race Means + Telling the World You Have Herpes
The most compelling stories from our favorite sources.
I Am Voting With My Vagina: Hillary Clinton For President
Our columnist won't tell you which lever to pull. But this Democrat would proudly elect the former Secretary of State (and FLOTUS), and this is why.