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The Best Varsity Jackets (for Giving Off Main Character Energy)
The varsity jacket has transcended its status as an Americana high school staple and become a staple of every cool wardrobe.
The Best Combat Boots (for Punks, Nerds, and Doomsday Preppers)
March to the beat of your own drum in the iconic boot that transcends its military roots.
How History Books Erased the Marginalized Voices That Built Bluegrass
Bluegrass' history is strewn with women and Black and queer artists who weren't credited for their contributions to the genre.
Marianne Williamson Isn't Just Some Joke
The self-help guru has a history of saying vile things. She also seems to get that politics isn't just about policies and bullet points.
Robert Christgau on Todd Snider's Replayable 'Cash Cabin Sessions, Vol. 3'
The Dean of American Rock Critics also assesses two albums from Leyla McCalla and one from Our Native Daughters.
We Asked Actual Mafia Experts If Trump Is Really Acting Like a 'Mob Boss'
Comparing the president to a Mafia leader is almost a cliché at this point. Is it just a joke, or something more?
How This Trailblazing Navajo Cowboy Made Professional Rodeo History
A look at the life of Derrick Begay, one of the first Navajo cowboys to qualify for pro rodeo’s national finals.
The Seven Wildest Scandals and Scams of 2018 That Don't Involve Trump
They exist, and they are kind of spectacular.
Photos of People Who Dress Like Their Cars
The Italian photographer Lucia Buricelli documents the bizarre consumerism at car shows in her new series 'American Muscle.'
Margo Price's New Video Shows All America Has to Offer
In addition to premiering a clip for "All American Made," the country singer weighs in on the midterm elections, gun violence, and the change she’s fighting for.
It's Going to Get Worse Before It Gets Better
Another mass shooting. Another presidential tantrum. Another white nationalist at the White House. And Robert Mueller in trouble.
Bloody Strikes Created the America We're Now Losing to the Super Rich
Here's how hard workers had to fight to have a semblance of dignity in a country obsessed with the gospel of frontier capitalism.