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A natural evolution of cruelty
It’s not always the best-adapted animal that survives. Sometimes, it’s the one that exploits its fellow creatures
The entertainment value of cruelty
Ariana Grande's body has been the hot topic for the last few months, as it is for most women celebrities, but the commentary isn't as much focused on her body as it is on her ethics. Her apparent thinness has branded her a victim, a villain, a case to be analyzed, diagnosed, and ridiculed. Cruelty online is rampant; we all know this. But why?
Commentary: In disparaging Reiner, Trump shows the shriveled heart of an us-vs.-them presidency
Unlike his predecessors, Trump has repeatedly shown he cares only for his supporters and political allies. While many condemned his cruelty, Republican leaders continue to turn a blind eye.
17 cats found dead, 20 rescued from extreme heat at Walker business; woman faces 66 charges
A Walker woman faces dozens of animal cruelty charges after authorities say they discovered nearly 40 cats and kittens suffering in extreme heat without food or water inside a local business.
Dead cats, abandoned animals found inside grooming business; owner wanted by police
An Alabama woman is wanted by police on felony animal cruelty charges after authorities discovered several dead cats and abandoned live animals inside her grooming business.
Sweden’s soul and worrying political shift
Letters: Alvin Engström and Jean Fridh respond to an article by Martin Gelin in which he argues that the country has entered a new era of cruelty
The cruelty of turning Jewish children’s pain into political theater (Opinion)
Parents are justifiably frustrated that it took this long for the Boulder Valley School District to address antisemitism in schools. But Superintendent Anderson has acknowledged the problem and proposed concrete action. The district now has…
Is This Entertainment, America?
2-year-old Sizzling Hottie, said the chart for Evangeline Friday, "fell leaving the gate" and was eventually ambulanced off. Here is how that looked...
Protect Every Animal From Cruelty? Not in 2026, Oregon Democrats Say
A possible referendum in Oregon on animal rights would end fishing, hunting, even pest control, just when Democrats are trying really hard not to be seen as “weirdos again.”
Letter: It's not politics, it's the Gospel
"Funny how (Sen.) Cramer thinks it's OK to twist Biblical passages to defend his political cruelty, but not for the Pope to speak out on the very thing all ministers of the Gospel are called to proclaim – advocacy for the least of these and the message of peace, love, grace and acceptance that’s the core of who God is and what preachers are ordained to preach," writes Rev. Paula V. Mehmel.
17 cats found dead, 20 rescued from extreme heat at Walker business; woman faces 54 charges
A Walker woman faces dozens of animal cruelty charges after authorities say they discovered nearly 40 cats and kittens suffering in extreme heat without food or water inside a local business.
‘The world is hurting right now’: politics and protest hit the Sundance film festival
A conflicted mood has lingered over Utah’s long-running film festival with premieres and parties continuing but stars speaking out against government cruelty
Kristi Noem was a font of inspiration for comedy and memes. What now?
Kristi Noem's bravado, cruelty, incompetence and commando cosplay inspired more wickedly funny material than Dick Cheney, Sarah Palin and Sean Spicer combined.
Dead cats, abandoned animals found inside grooming business; owner wanted by police
An Alabama woman is wanted by police on felony animal cruelty charges after authorities discovered several dead cats and abandoned live animals inside her grooming business.
Dog dies after being left in hot car; owner of dog-care business faces animal cruelty charge
Performative Cruelty and the Politics of Fear: From Vienna to the US Border
Performative cruelty is an ancient practice, even though the phrase itself is new. Gladiatorial fights (Ancient Rome, c. 264 BCE–5th century CE) in arenas like the Colosseum were intentionally staged...
17 cats found dead, 20 rescued from extreme heat at Walker business; woman faces 66 charges
A Walker woman faces dozens of animal cruelty charges after authorities say they discovered nearly 40 cats and kittens suffering in extreme heat without food or water inside a local business.
No more Noem mess. But don't pop the champagne yet
It's easy to celebrate the abrupt firing of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, whose tenure was marked by chaos and cruelty. But there's no reason to think her replacement will be better.
Iowa politics: Gov. Reynolds to sign animal cruelty bill into law Monday
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds will sign a bill making animal torture a felony, a move supporters say strengthens protections and increases penalties for the most severe cases of abuse.
35 dogs seized from Las Vegas business after alleged animal cruelty
Two suspects were arrested and 35 dogs were seized as part of an animal cruelty investigation in Las Vegas, according to police.Police say John Johnstone, 38, a
How School-Based Kindness Training Can Help Support Students’ Mental Health
Paul & Thompson: Young people should be taught how to handle conflict without cruelty, repair a relationship, reach out when someone feels alone.
Haberman discusses Trump’s health, cruelty and GOP enablers
Maggie Haberman is “a resident of Donald Trump’s head,” according to Texas Tribune co-founder Evan Smith. Haberman, a White House reporter for The New York Times, sat down with Smith for an...
Owner of Halfmoon dog boarding business acquitted of animal cruelty charges
The owner of a Halfmoon dog boarding business has been found not guilty of animal cruelty-related charges.Back in July 2025, CBS6 reported Giovanni was initiall
Trump’s Response to Reiner’s Death Shows the Cruelty at the Core of His Politics
This language is not Trump’s alone. It is the language of MAGA politics and everything that enables it.
Police: 17 cats found dead in extreme heat at Walker business; woman arrested
A Walker woman faces dozens of animal cruelty charges after authorities say they discovered nearly 40 cats and kittens suffering in extreme heat without food or water inside a local business.
Friday briefing: Can the politics of cruelty around asylum help Labour in the polls?
In today’s newsletter: Labour’s new asylum framework marks a decisive shift in how the UK treats people granted protection and exposes tensions between electoral strategy, public service pressures and the party’s historic commitments to human rights
Dead cats, abandoned animals found inside grooming business; owner wanted by police
An Alabama woman is wanted by police on felony animal cruelty charges after authorities discovered several dead cats and abandoned live animals inside her grooming business.