Reports of Russia's Election Hack Keep Getting Scarier
A New York Times investigation offered some unnerving news on Friday. Not only was the hacking of electoral systems…
Tech CEOs Respond Like a Bunch of Helpless Robots to Trump's Election
We’ve had a little over a day to process the reality that yes, Donald Trump is our new President-elect. We’ve already…
Department of Education Memo Includes Talking Points About Trump, Who Wants to Gut the Agency
Donald Trump said repeatedly during his campaign that he wants to gut the Department of Education. What did the…
Twitter Is the Only Tech Stock That's Up Today
Donald Trump is going to be the next President of the United States. And tech stocks, like so many stocks this morning,…
Vladimir Putin Congratulates Donald Trump Via Telegram
Now that Donald Trump is our President-elect, his best buddy and literal comic book villain Vladimir Putin has sent his…
These People Were Dumb Enough to Threaten the Life of a Presidential Candidate on Twitter
“Someone really ought to assassinate [candidate]”
Julian Assange Swears He Didn't Want to Influence the Election
Wikileaks founder Julian Assange released a statement about the US election on Tuesday, defending his organization’s…
Hats Are Being Polished for the Stage Where Donald Trump Will Either Declare Himself Supreme Leader or Throw a Big Tantrum Tonight Depending on How All This Shakes Out
Donald Trump didn’t spend much money on get-out-the-vote efforts this year. But he did spend a shit-ton on hats. So it…
Trump's Troll Army Is Having a Hard Time Voting
Today, America will decide whether it wants to preserve the semblance of a democracy we live in or burn the whole thing…
This Sign Outside My Polling Place Is the Most LA Thing Ever
I just voted at my polling place in Los Angeles. And as a consequence I might be on a reality TV show called Booty…
An Election Day Soundtrack for the End of the World
The US Presidential election is today. And no matter who wins, there’s a vague sense that nothing is going to be okay.…
How to Watch Tonight's Election Results, No Cable Required
Back in the olden days, learning who the next president was going to be required huddling around a 4-inch TV set made…
Your Vote Can Be Revoked If You Take a Ballot Selfie in Michigan
Taking a ballot selfie is illegal in at least 20 states. But whereas some states impose a fine against people who snap…
Screw the Election, the Mannequin Challenge Is the Only Thing That Matters
With the election finally winding down, the news cycle has been pretty grim. Hillary Clinton is busy fending off…
DirecTV Technical Issue Blocks Out Fox News and Republicans Are Freaking Out
AT&T-owned DirecTV is having some satellite problems, which means that many subscribers can’t access CNN or Fox News…
Nate Silver's Very Very Wrong Predictions About Donald Trump Are Terrifying
Nobody knows what the future holds. That’s what makes it so interesting—and often terrifying. But it’s become…
The Guy From That 1960s Film 1999 A.D. Has Endorsed Donald Trump
Do you remember that short film from 1967 titled 1999 A.D.? The film, produced by Philco-Ford, shows off the house of…
Facebook Still Says It's Not a Media Company, Announces Election Day Coverage
Facebook, by its own account, is not a media company. Which is kind of funny, given how important the platform has…
Trump Cosplay Just Keeps Getting Weirder
Back in March, we looked at Donald Trump cosplay—people who love to dress up as the Republican nominee for president,…
Trump: Renewable Energy Is Murdering Eagles
It’s really hard to argue against policies that promote renewable energy. But people like Donald Trump will bend over…