I led communications at FEMA during a hurricane, and had to flee my home after a death threat
Jaclyn Rothenberg Courtesy of AvoqJaclyn Rothenberg, a former FEMA spokesperson, faced online threats during her time at the agency.At one...
‘Gentleman Jack’ Brings a Quiet Revolution to Ballet
One morning last August, the female dancers of Northern Ballet tried something most of them had never done before: partnering...
The Big Problem With Tariffs Isn’t the Rates. It’s the Corruption.
President Trump is resurrecting his tariffs, after a Supreme Court ruling that struck down many of those he levied during...
Could a Supreme Court Case Help Hunter Biden Get His Law License Back?
When President Joseph R. Biden Jr. pardoned Hunter Biden last year just days before leaving office, he shielded his son...
Supreme Court Will Hear Arguments Over Law Banning Drug Users From Owning Guns
In early August 2022, federal agents arrived at the suburban Texas home of Ali Hemani, a former high school football...
This House Democrat may lose her primary over past support for Israel
Four years ago, Valerie Foushee’s support of Israel helped get her to Congress. On Tuesday, it could send her home....
Five Testy Moments From the Acrimonious Texas Senate Primaries
There have been dueling ads over a candidate’s personal life, allegations of racism and more negative mailers than anyone can...
Republicans Cite Iran Attacks to Pressure Democrats on Shutdown
Federal agencies are starting to show signs of strain as the Department of Homeland Security’s shutdown enters its third week...
On the Road for Women’s Rights, 110 Years Later
Good morning. It’s Monday. Today we’ll find out about a cross-country trip that’s re-enacting one from 1916. We’ll also look...
Why Do People Wear Shorts in Winter?
I’m seeing more and more people, men and women, wearing shorts outside, even in very cold weather. Sometimes they wear...
