Why Everyone Should Read Michelle Obama’s ‘Becoming’

Democrats across Texas are hoping so, but their hope might not be enough.

Kanye’s MAGA hat and pro-Trump rhetoric has left fans upset, America confused and everyone wondering: Where is this coming from?

And several former Miss America winners have jumped to her defense.

Has Melania Trump forever changed the American First Lady?

It’s gotten so bad that even John Cusack’s getting involved.

It won’t be long till Amazon owns the government anyway.

Sessions ruled that domestic abuse victims can no longer seek asylum in the United States.

The ‘Jersey Shore’ star’s recent domestic dispute highlights the sad relationship between violent relationships and reality television.

Two glitches in seven days have underscored, yet again, how addicted everyone is to the app.

And might have helped disenfranchise thousands of voters in Ohio and throughout the U.S.

Here are the best podcasts to tune in to if you’d rather ignore those pesky CNN notifications.

She successfully manipulated an entire city into believing she was royalty, but the $62,000 debt on a credit card told a different story.

Eminem’s sound effects in ‘Kill You’ sparked conversations about whether gunshot-like sound effects are appropriate in the wake of mass shootings.

The 45th president spurred more than his fair share of controversy at the 44th G7 Summit shortly before his meeting with Kim Jong Un.

Net neutrality has now officially been repealed, and nobody knows exactly what the future holds for internet usage.

The home rental service allows individuals to register their homes as emergency shelters, bringing new meaning to ‘loving thy neighbor.’

Facebook and Twitter dominate today’s social media landscape, but with bad press popping up left and right, it might not stay that way forever.

How the predominantly Catholic country defied centuries-old doctrine.

Since 1999, suicide rates have risen nearly 30 percent.

Samantha Bee’s apology to Ivanka Trump was the first real ‘I’m Sorry’ I have heard in a while.

Just feel the Bern and imagine the flames of Bernie Sanders waging war on the status quo, eliminating student debt and leading the United States with honesty and integrity.

Fashion icon Kate Spade hid her issues with mental illness behind her bubbly public image for decades.

Trump’s surprising choice to pardon an old woman serving time for drug offenses is good news — but don’t expect big changes out of his administration.

Men are often removed from the conversation and are now left without certain rights that women have been granted.

Trump might be able to do some good if he can muster an ounce of diplomacy.

He could pardon himself if he wanted to — not that he has to! — but he could.

The film, which was shown to Starbucks workers during their anti-bias training, offers a poignant look into the struggles of African Americans.

Now, finally, the Miss America pageant can finally be about the contestants’ personalities.

Reid is just the latest in a string of TV personalities to be caught in a freedom of speech issue.

The iconic fashion designer was found in her apartment Tuesday morning.

R. Kelly and XXXTentacion, both of whom were targeted by the policy, actually saw their streams rise during the probation.

The verdict provides little insight as to how far the Constitution protects religious liberties and same-sex rights.

If this can happen to an FBI agent, it could easily happen to anyone.

Facebook will remove this section after complaints surrounding fake news and restriction of conservative content.

SESTA/FOSTA, the new bill passed by the Senate, is endangering the sex work community through its harmful generalizations.

Through the financial assistance of the Evans Scholarship, dedicated caddies gain the opportunity to attend college free-of-charge.

Rather than fall in line with traditional Catholic doctrine, the first ever pope from the Americas is forging new territory with an old message.

The Kent State graduate used her college graduation photos to promote her answer to the gun crisis in America: arm the students.

With his term not even half complete, Trump’s environmental legacy has the potential to be the worst of any modern president.

Innovative startup E6PR has created edible six-pack rings, but do the environmental benefits justify the higher production cost?

If even their best baristas routinely misspell customer names, then a half-day of training probably won’t solve much.

Hateful communities of men have been forming at alarming rates across the country.

In light of a new policy for the National Football League, controversy surrounding kneeling during the National Anthem continues.

The less attended and publicized hearing provided disturbing insights into Cambridge Analytica, Facebook and free speech.

What does it mean to lose 1,500 children anyway?

Recent breakthroughs in 20th-century murder cases have led to a new debate over police access to genealogy databases and privacy.

Volunteers at Siena College are using 3D printing technology to create prosthetic limbs for children.

Recent actions from the governments of the United States and Israel might signal a shift in the fate of the popular two-state solution.

In a time when even the cold facts are questioned, journalists may find strength in embracing subjectivity — and breaking journalistic conventions.

Student Andrew Schneidawind wanted to show politicians the fear that students and teachers live through every day.

The league’s controversial decision to ban the protest might just lead to further political activism.

There’s never been something like this before.

De Blasio has told the NYPD to come up with a plan to stop the police from wasting their time making ‘unnecessary’ arrests for pot.

The Houston football star has a history of altruism when it comes to his adopted city.

Uber recently changed its policies on sexual assault, giving victims a platform to speak out.

In health care, despite decades of scientific advancement, systematic sexism is still alive and well — unlike the women it’s killing.

Are clickbait and biases the future of mainstream news outlets?

Gun control has become a hot-button issue for primaries across the country.

Including the Sutherland Springs shooting and Austin bombings, nearly 40 Texans have died from domestic terrorism since November.

The university will reportedly have to use student tuition to finance the agreement.

Incels are making headlines with shocking acts of terror, but where does the incel philosophy stem from?

By creating The American Agora within the university, students of American University are promoting ideological diversity throughout their campus.

Although the water is technically considered safe, Flint residents do not trust the water until all the pipes are replaced.

The controversial decision marks a break with decades of diplomatic precedence.

Kilauea is happening now, but here are other volcanoes that people should have their eye on.

Has the rapper’s recent behavior robbed him of his artistic achievements?

Across the country, majors and standardized curricula are becoming a relic of the past.

Sun’s out, panels out.

After the death of a bulldog on a United flight in March, PETA and other animal rights activists have rallied against the airline.

Maybe he’s on to something after all?

While Trump criticized the agreement as being too lenient on Iran, critics fear the retreat will antagonize diplomacy efforts.

New theories have emerged in favor of the flat Earth, or so Flat-Earthers say.

Oh, the hypocrisy.

America is witnessing a disaster unfold in real-time at the hands of Rudy Giuliani.

Last year, the president broke a 16-year-old tradition by refusing to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, as anti-immigrant policies have continued to define his presidency.

The organization allowed girls into its ranks, but with plenty of planned segregation.

According to William H. McRaven, UT’s departing chancellor and the man responsible for the assassination of Bin Laden, there’s no harder gig.

Trump may withdraw the U.S. from the landmark Iran deal. What does this mean for America and what will come next?

Facebook and other such social media have been hailed as powerful tools for community building, but what are their limitations?

Outside of existing on Amazon, the show has finally been removed by even the most ardent holdout networks.

The star, and many others, have pointed to a troubling undercurrent of sexual harassment in the iconic ’80s films.

For an event that claims to celebrate free speech, Wolf has come under fire for speaking too freely.

The father of Meadow Pollack says he doesn’t want money or restitution, he simply wants to expose Scot Peterson as a coward.

Sean Hannity was just recently discovered to be the third mysterious client of Michael Cohen and he won’t stop denying it.

T-Mobile and Sprint have announced plans to combine companies, despite uncertainty as to whether the Justice Department will allow the merger.

In an era of free nipples and female empowerment, dress codes feel more regressive each day.

Imagine: Instead of just making jokes about problems, someone made a show about actually trying to fix them?

Support for Saudi-led bombing campaign in Yemen is taking a severe toll on the civilian population and the U.S.’s foreign policy is a contributing factor.

Breaking down the recent events surrounding Trump’s personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, and how they could impact democracy going forward.

Palestinians have taken a stand in Gaza, and they are demanding that they be heard and given the basic human rights that they deserve.

Without any actions of her own, the Princess has landed a milestone in the modernization of the royal family.

And to think we were excited about his return to Twitter.

Though one of the most affluent cities in the country, San Francisco has struggled to deal with its rampant homelessness.

The app taking the birth control industry by storm.

It’s as clear as their new backpacks that many students don’t approve of the privacy-invading bags.

Vaping has risen from a trend to a social phenomenon, and few demographics are taking to the tech more quickly than undergraduates.

As Parkland survivor David Hogg said, we can have all the walkouts we want, but if we don’t walk into the voting stations, none of this matters.

While the pink-collar economy is growing, the wages aren’t.

Several college-oriented Instagram accounts are objectifying women while their followers remain oblivious.

Despite what major news outlets claim, condom snorting isn’t popular amongst teens.