How Republicans Are Keeping the Worst Boxing Day Traditions Alive
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Coronavirus Growth in Western Countries: December 25 Update
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Trump Urges Supporters to Pack DC When Congress Counts Electoral Votes
A December Proud Boys rally challenging election results in Washington.Carol Guzy/Zuma Let our journalists help you make sense of the noise: Subscribe to the Mother Jones Daily newsletter and get a recap of news that matters.On Saturday morning, the day after Christmas, President Donald Trump took to Twitter to continue his attack on political institutions…
Climate Change Is Making Dangerous Landslides More Likely in Alaska
Lilly Ford looks out at the new landslide scar across the bay. The slide hit a residential neighborhood where dozens remain evacuated and two people are still missing.Erik Stevens/High Country News Let our journalists help you make sense of the noise: Subscribe to the Mother Jones Daily newsletter and get a recap of news that…
I Am Sorry If This Post Is Filled WIth Typos
Let our journalists help you make sense of the noise: Subscribe to the Mother Jones Daily newsletter and get a recap of news that matters.In the spring of 2013, a friend of mine fell off a balcony. She lived in San Francisco and at that moment I was sitting in my father’s basement in San…
More Good News on the Way
Let our journalists help you make sense of the noise: Subscribe to the Mother Jones Daily newsletter and get a recap of news that matters.Recharge is getting a recharge this week and will return after the holidays. Enjoy yours safely. If you’re looking for a boost, the blog awaits. Send good news and New Year’s…