Inside Russia’s Shady Seduction Schools, Where Desperate Women Learn How to Lure Rich Men
DOCNYCAccording to School of Seduction, working-class women have few options in patriarchal Russia, and all of them involve finding a man. To aid young ladies in that quest, there are seduction schools where they can learn the timeless art of bumping, …
The Night the Cold War World Turned Upside Down
Gerardy Malie/GettyThe scene was Potsdamer Platz in the heart of divided Berlin at about 5 a.m. on Nov. 12, 1989. On the far side of the Wall that had become the quintessential symbol of Moscow’s brutal domination in Eastern Europe the first hint of da…
Donald Trump Has Hit the Corruption Trifecta
Photo Illustration by Sarah Rogers/The Daily BeastIt is now likely that President Trump will be impeached by the House of Representatives on the grounds that he has abused his power. But history teaches that there are three kinds of corruption in natio…
Iraqi forces kill 6 protesters, retake key Baghdad bridges
Iraqi security forces killed six anti-government protesters and wounded more than 100 others on Saturday, pushing them back from three flashpoint bridges in central Baghdad, medical and security officials said. Five of the protesters were killed by li…
The Last Days of Legal Cockfighting in Puerto Rico
Cockfighting will soon be outlawed, an overdue ban in the eyes of animal welfare advocates. But some Puerto Ricans maintain it is part of their culture.
How Voters Turned Virginia from Deep Red to Solid Blue
A new kind of suburbanization is sweeping through politics, from Richmond to Atlanta, Houston, Denver and elsewhere, and Democrats are starting to breach Republicans’ firewalls in elections.
Women Running for Office Have to Worry About One More Thing: Their Phones
For groups training the next generation of women in politics, the main message is: Do not post. Anything. It’s not fair. It’s not the same for men. But anything you post will be fair game.
Interior Chief’s Lobbying Past Has Challenged the Agency’s Ethics Referees
Since his arrival at the Interior Department, Interior Secretary David Bernhardt has shown a willingness to press ethics lawyers for decisions that help his agenda.
Why Pete Buttigieg Annoys His Democratic Rivals
His success, especially in Iowa, has grated on rival campaigns that say his record in government is not commensurate with the attention he’s receiving.
Examining Conflicting Claims About ‘Medicare for all’
Amid intense political debate, studies have reached drastically different conclusions about a single-payer system’s price tag, cost to families and effect on the health system.
5 Impeachment Developments You Need to Know
The impeachment inquiry entered a public phase. President Trump and his allies continued to attack witnesses in the inquiry. And more.
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