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December 02, 2016 Issue

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Le Front Trump: Europe's Populist Revolt Is Spreading

It's getting harder for centrists to convince themselves right-wing nationalism will disappear any time soon.

Can This Man Cure AIDS?

Dr. Louis Picker has a secret weapon to fight back against the growing AIDS epidemic—it involves herpes.

In Focus

Crow: It’s What You Eat

Bedminster Township, New Jersey—President-elect Donald Trump flashes a thumbs-up as Mitt Romney, who was being considered for secretary of state, walks away from the Trump National Golf Club after they met for about 90 minutes on November 19. The two men traded bitter insults during Trump’s presidential campaign, with the former Massachusetts governor calling the billionaire a “con man.” Romney joined the parade of politicians and retired generals who traveled to the members-only golf club (initiation fee: $350,000) to genuflect before Trump as the president-elect filled out posts in his administration.

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Periscope

The Electoral College Wasn't Made for These Times

The current system ensures most states are ignored while a few swing states hoard the attention.

The Myths That Cost Democrats the Election

Awash in false conspiracy theories, protest voters and angry non-voters put Trump in the White House.

The Grim Reality of Russia's Health Care System

17,500 towns and villages have no medical infrastructure.

Meet Robert Mercer, Billionaire Benefactor of Breitbart

He spent millions to help put Donald Trump in the White House.

Will Gambia's Election See the President Ousted?

Opposition activists say that Gambia's state-sponsored intimidation could come to an end in the December 1 election.

Horizons

Dust DNA Reveals all the Bugs in American Homes

Researchers detected DNA from more than 600 different types of arthropods (insects and spiders) as well as material from lobsters.

Why Trump Should Run a Startup, But Not The Country

The president-elect is exactly the kind of startup CEO that venture capitalists love to fund. Too bad that's not the job he's getting ready to do.

Trade in Horns Could Save Rhinos—Or Wipe Them Out.

But experts worry legal schemes can't overcome poaching and illegal profits.

How Long Can President Jacob Zuma Remain at the Top?

Zuma has survived numerous scandals, but he's losing the support of a growing number of ANC members.

Downtime

My So-Called Horrifying Life: Phil Toledano

Phil Toledano imagined all the ways his life might go wrong, then transformed himself into those realities.

War on Women Fuses Feminism and Hardcore Punk

"We are bringing our message of feminism across the globe," says the band's singer.

Viet Thanh Nguyen Knows You're Hiding Something

A Vietnamese refugee, Viet Thanh Nguyen's writing explores "that sense of pretending to be somebody, or to be an impostor."

Pitt and Cotillard Get Old-School Sexy in 'Allied'

Brad Pitt and Marion Cotillard swap accents and saliva in an old-school tribute to espionage thrillers.

Folk Musician Laura Marling Gets Practical & Political

The British songwriter turns to the theater for the London production of 'Mary Stuart.'

The Rehabilitation of Miles Teller

The actor talks boxing and head braces in the run-up to boxing movie "Bleed for This."

Editor's Picks

Donald Trump's Lawyer May Be Creating 'Chaos' on Purpose: Attorney

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Dozens of Morehouse College Staff Vote Against Giving Biden Degree

Some 38 faculty members voted against giving President Biden an honorary doctorate.

By Martha McHardy

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