Even those of us who believe we should find a way to end the American imperial project cannot believe it is a good idea for it to end in chaos at the hands of a torture-loving nationalist who believes that any perceived "disrespect" demands military action.

Matt Taibbi on the American media's race to the bottom and the rise of Trump.

Be afraid everyone! Be very afraid!

The story of Aya the hopeful Syrian and her storyteller, Brandon Stanton of Humans of New York will melt your heart.