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The Grammarphobia Blog: How unnatural is ‘preternatural’?
Q: Why is the word “preternatural” so commonly used, especially in The New York Times? It seems to…
A Brief, Etymological History of Christmas Elves – Useless Etymology
In Old English, your average elf (or ælf or ylfe) belonged on the naughty list: They were malicious,…
Florida to Vote on Recreational Marijuana in November, State Supreme Court Rules
If 60 percent or more of Floridians vote for the measure, it will enshrine possession and retail sales…
Wanna look like a chumbolone?
Q: Have you encountered the term “chumbolone”? It’s new to me. I came across it on John Kass’s…
How 12-year-old Gloria Lockerman taught us the word “disestablishmentarianism” – Useless Etymology
A 12-year-old girl named Gloria Lockerman is the reason you learned the word “antidisestablishmentarianism” when you were a…
‘Dad wouldn’t have a bar of it’
The phrase "wouldn't have a bar of it" originated in Australian English in the early 20th century. It…
“Distrust, Negative First Amendment Theory, and the Regulation of Lies,” by Prof. Helen Norton
The article can be accessed here; here is the Introduction: The existence of government is rooted in our…
Inside TikTok's latest arguments against a ban
House lawmakers are considering legislation that could lead to a ban on TikTok, with the conservative group Club…
Fox Used to Hate Disinformation Experts. Now It’s Hiring One.
Fox News, one of the most relentless critics of the war on disinformation, now faces a new challenge:…
Al Gore eulogizes his former running mate Joe Lieberman
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Andy Kim is happy to be the reformer of New Jersey's primary system
Andy Kim Wins Preliminary Injunction in New Jersey Ballot Lawsuit After his lawsuit to end New Jersey’s controversial…
The Church of Trump: How He’s Infusing Christianity Into His Movement
Former President Donald J. Trump, known for his dynamic stage performances, now concludes his rallies with a more…
Protests Intensify Against Netanyahu, and China Tries to Sway U.S. Politics
Good news for fast food workers as many major chains have announced a pay increase for their employees.…
Trump’s Call for Israel to ‘Finish Up’ War Alarms Conservatives
Two Israeli journalists traveled to Palm Beach, Fla., a little over a week ago, hoping to elicit from…
Transgender Day of Visibility Fell on Easter. Republicans Lashed Out at Biden.
The Easter weekend saw the Republican outrage machine in full swing after President Biden acknowledged that Sunday held…