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Survey Says is a weekly series rounding up the most important polling trends or data points you need to know about, plus a vibe check on a trend that’s driving politics or culture. President Donald Trump loves football, but football may no longer love him. One year ago, Trump became the first sitting president to attend the Super Bowl. He had just retaken the White House after winning the popular…

A cartoon by Clay Jones. Related | Trump's incompetent DOJ makes a mess of latest Epstein files drop

Some election leaders are preparing for the possibility of federal pressure. By Jonathan Shorman for Stateline President Donald Trump’s calls this week to “nationalize” elections capped a year of efforts by his administration to exercise authority over state-run elections. The demands now have some state and local election officials fearing — and preparing for — a tumultuous year ahead. “I don’t …

Congressional Cowards is a weekly series highlighting the worst Donald Trump defenders on Capitol Hill, who refuse to criticize him—no matter how disgraceful or lawless his actions. President Donald Trump announced on Monday that he thinks that the federal government should take over the 2026 midterm elections—an obvious effort to rig the results in favor of Republicans to prevent Democrats from …

A cartoon by Mike Luckovich. Related | Trump's incompetent DOJ makes a mess of latest Epstein files drop

For mom athletes raising babies and young children, competing in the Olympics comes with unique challenges. By Rebecca Gale , The 74, for The 19th This story was co-published with The 74 , a nonprofit newsroom covering education and child care in America. Sarah Newberry Moore had long believed that motherhood would mark the end of her career sailing at the world championship level. A five-time na…

It’s Super Bowl Sunday! As conservatives cry over Bad Bunny—and tune in to their very own shitty halftime alternative —let’s take a look at some of the best Super Bowl cartoons. And feel free to share more of your favorites in the comments. Cartoon: DEI bowl, by Clay Jones Originally published Feb. 11, 2025. Cartoon: Bad Bunny vs. bad president, by Clay Jones Originally published Oct. 1, 2025. Ca…

There are stages, and then there is the Super Bowl halftime show. On Sunday, fresh off his historic win at the Grammys for his love letter to Puerto Rico, “Debí Tirar Más Fotos,” Bad Bunny will once again surprise audiences with a performance that is gearing up to be a landmark moment for Latino culture. But what can you expect from his set? What we know Apple Music's Zane Lowe mentioned that Bad…

Black Music Sunday is a weekly series highlighting all things Black music, with over 300 stories covering performers, genres, history, and more, each featuring its own vibrant soundtrack. I hope you’ll find some familiar tunes and perhaps an introduction to something new. Since today is Super Bowl Sunday, and a slew of folks will be tuned in not for the game, but for the Bad Bunny halftime show ,…

Explaining the Right is a weekly series that looks at what the right wing is currently obsessing over, how it influences politics—and why you need to know. Right-wing advocacy group Turning Point USA on Monday announced the slate of performers who will appear at its “alternative” Super Bowl halftime show. The event is meant to shift attention from Sunday’s official halftime show and its headliner…

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