Democrats’ Shutdown Strategy Might Actually Work Out

On first glance, Democrats, led by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, did not head into the government shutdown in a ...

A Bunch of Money Went Missing From My Bank Account. Where It Went Could End My Marriage.

After noticing withdrawals of several hundred dollars from our savings accounts multiple times a month, I learned that my ...

Help! My Ex Was Brutal to Me in the Divorce. Now He Wants Me to Do What?!

They went to her son and my two kids to ask for housing and care help. All the kids are scraping by with roommates and ...

My Husband Had an Ulterior Motive Behind Marrying Me—And I’m Just Now Finding Out About It

First things first: Ending a marriage is “worth doing” if you want to end the marriage. No one needs to weigh in on this and ...

Thomas Pynchon’s New Book Is Sometimes Goofy and Sometimes Shockingly Timely

Still, it’s impossible not to harbor a soft spot for the old trooper, at 88 still turning out a pretty fun ride, and ...

Why Netflix Boycotts Keep On Getting Stuck on Replay

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My Toddler Said His Uncle Spent a Long Time in the Bedroom While “Babysitting.” The Worst Part Is Who He Was With.

When I confronted my brother, he admitted that he had been having an affair with Delia—who is, again, his wife’s sister!—for ...

MAGA’s Top “Voter Fraud” Watchdog Votes in a Swing State. He Doesn’t Live There.

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Taylor Swift Is on Top of the World. Why Is She Still Punching Down?

I heard you call me ‘Boring Barbie’ when the coke’s got you brave,” Swift begins, “high-fived my ex and said you’re glad he ...

Taylor Swift’s New Album Is a Masterpiece of Cringe

This year’s The Life of a Showgirl marks the first time I might also say “distance helps” about a Taylor Swift album. It’s ...

My Wife Is a Teacher. We Can’t Keep Spending Money on Her Classroom Like This.

My wife teaches middle school Spanish, and like most American public school teachers, she spends a lot on stuff for her ...

My Mother-in Law Trashed My Daughters’ Favorite Toys. She Insists They Promote “Devil Worship.”

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