The Venice Biennale’s US pavilion was supposed to say something about America. It didn’t—and that’s the point.
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“Policy must change”: Pelosi backs amendment to military aid to Israel
An amendment seeking to nix over $3 billion in military aid to Israel failed in the House of Representatives on...
“High-T Department of War”: Hegseth pushes “gender-affirming care” for soldiers
Due to a ban put in place by the Trump administration, transgender civilians are still barred from joining the U.S....
The next Strait of Hormuz
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Sen. Jon Ossoff Destroys Trump DNI Pick Jay Clayton With One Question
There is a good reason why whispers are growing louder about Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) potentially running for president in...
‘What Is Going On Here?’: Sen. Jon Ossoff Grills Jay Clayton In Hearing
Senator Jon Ossoff grilled Jay Clayton during a Senate hearing earlier today. Ossoff delivered a masterclass in questioning Trump's candidates...
“Night Nurse” sexualizes the grandparent scam call
In Georgia Bernstein’s alluringly listless “Night Nurse,” something is afoot at a luxury retirement community. Residents have been receiving troubling...
What Trump’s proposal to ban pregnant tourists could look like
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How to protect yourself from the diarrhea-causing parasite wreaking havoc across the US
As if we needed one more thing to worry about so soon after the hantavirus scare, there is a new...
Revisiting the quiet joy of “My Neighbor Totoro”
Throughout July, The Swell is celebrating the lasting cultural inspiration of animator Hayao Miyazaki and the legendary films he created...
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