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When America Joined the Cult of the Confederacy
President Woodrow Wilson transformed government into an engine of white supremacy when he took office in 1913. His administration segregated…
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What Does ‘Vex Money’ Do to Love?
Vex money. Noun. Origin: Anglophone Caribbean. Meaning: money stashed on your person or in a secret place (a brassiere, a…
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Your Blue State Won’t Save You: Why State Politics Is National Politics
Produced by ‘The Argument’ Last week, Kansans voted in overwhelming numbers to protect abortion rights in their State Constitution —…
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A Songwriter and His Sister Take on a Hollywood Hills Fixer-Upper
CJ Baran needed a new home in Los Angeles for personal and professional reasons. After living in an apartment for…
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The Art of Making Garden Rooms
It’s the key question in making any garden: How do you get all the plants you can’t resist and the…
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Five Takeaways From Tuesday’s Elections
The day after F.B.I. agents searched his home in Mar-a-Lago, former President Donald J. Trump yet again illustrated his electoral…
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FIFA Proposes Last-Minute Change to World Cup Schedule
Qatar has had 12 years to plan for the World Cup. Now, with the first games of the tournament just…
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For Older Americans, Health Bill Will Bring Savings and ‘Peace Of Mind’
WASHINGTON — After Pete Spring was diagnosed with dementia in 2016, he and his wife emptied their checking account in…
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At the U.S. Open, Serena Williams Was a ‘Game Changer’
In 1998, when Serena Williams made her singles debut at the U.S. Open, it was typical to see a crowd…
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Serena Williams at the U.S. Open: Along with Venus, she was a ‘game changer.’
In 1998, when Serena Williams made her singles debut at the U.S. Open, it was typical to see a crowd…