Culture

Republicans Lose Out When Local News Collapses
Small-town citizens lose ties to their community, and having fewer watchdogs means more opportunity for government waste and corruption.

The Discrimination Lawsuit Against Fox News, Explained
A former booker for Tucker Carlson makes serious allegations against the network.

Tucker Carlson Out at Fox News
Plus: Mortgage fee changes burn better borrowers.

Albert King: A Centennial Appreciation
Remembering a blues legend on the 100th anniversary of his birth.

A Broken Promise
‘The Covenant’ reminds us of how America has failed those who helped us most in Afghanistan.

Social Truth, Virtuous Lies, and ‘Pawning’
Black Americans have been used as means to an end throughout our nation’s history.

Pillows Full of Cash
Fox News pays up to keep any further dirty laundry from being aired in court.

Depeche Mode Confronts Mortality
‘Memento Mori,’ the band’s latest album, is its most personal yet. But the songs largely fail to engage.