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May 10, 2026
I Have Some Questions for the New Florida U.S. History Curriculum
Take a final exam inspired by the state’s new anti-woke course framework.
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May 1, 2026
<em>Animal Farm </em>Is Not for Kids but They Made It a Kids’ Movie Anyway
There are many more animated children’s films to be made based on dystopian source material.
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April 29, 2026
The Pope Goes on an ICE Ride-Along
The Holy Father accepts Tom Homan’s gracious invitation.
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April 28, 2026
This Is Why We Need a Ballroom
Many historical disasters would have been prevented if we had one of these in the White House.
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April 22, 2026
Hegseth to the Troops: We Are Bringing Back the Flu!
Grab your cough drops. We’re going to battle.
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April 16, 2026
The Tyranny of AI Everywhere
Sneakers? Why stop there?
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April 14, 2026
Gratitude Lists in the Style of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos
Never mind. We said “money” yesterday.
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April 1, 2026
I Am Here to Watch the Birthright-Citizenship Arguments but Not in a Threatening Way
Can’t a president come watch his justices?
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March 27, 2026
A Day in Class With Plato, the Melania Trump–Mandated Robot Teacher
Envision a future of humanoid instruction, Melania told us, and … we did.
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March 26, 2026
Shockingly, ICE Hasn’t Fixed the Airport Crisis
Perhaps because they're not trained to expedite the long lines
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March 21, 2026
Some Other Trends Inspired by Alpine Divorce
A few options that don’t include leaving your partner mid-hike
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March 20, 2026
We’d Be Winning This War if It Weren’t for Your Coverage
Clap! Why don’t you clap?
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March 17, 2026
Why Is Trump Giving Everyone the Wrong Shoes?
The new outfit staple in the White House is ill-fitting footwear.
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February 25, 2026
Lucky Winner Mike Johnson Gets Dream Trip to State of the Union
Send me someone who looks at me the way Mike Johnson looks at Donald Trump while he rambles about fountains of blood.
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February 24, 2026
Tales From Kash Patel’s FBI
Some updates to the agency’s portrayal in popular films and TV shows
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February 14, 2026
Trump Administration Announces That We Don’t Know Where the Sun Goes at Night
After deciding carbon dioxide does no harm, it was the logical next move.
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