Trump strikes Iran and threatens war crimes—again
President Donald Trump, flanked by U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, speaks at the...
In Press Conference Disaster, Trump Compliments Iran For Trying To Kill Him
On a day when Donald Trump claimed that America is at war with the Islamic Republic of Japan and kept...
How “Spirited Away” inspired “Avatar: The Last Airbender”
Throughout July, The Swell is celebrating the lasting cultural inspiration of animator Hayao Miyazaki and the legendary films he created...
Madonna’s irresistible contradictions
At the outset of her highly anticipated 15th studio album, “Confessions II” — a sonic sequel to her 2005 smash...
The climate case against leather
The climate case against beef is now almost boringly well-established: It is, by far, the most carbon-intensive food in the...
Journalist Speaks With Mitch McConnell’s Neighbor, This Is What She Had To Say
It seems that every time we turn around now, we are left with far more questions than answers regarding the...
Trump says he’ll fast-track private gas plants to power AI data centers
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Taylor Swift’s wedding proves AOC right: There are no good billionaires
The month of July kicked off in New York City with two showy stories of couples disrupting life to celebrate...
The secret origins of the Supreme Court’s shadow docket
“During the era in which the justices have employed the shadow docket in this really unprecedented way, trust in the...
Questions For Trump Supporters To Consider About Their Failing President.
Why is Trump referred to as a failing President? Because his economy is failing, his poll numbers are failing, his...
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