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Einstein’s famous “change the facts” quote is an insidious lie

Einstein’s famous “change the facts” quote is an insidious lie

Sign up for the Starts With a Bang newsletter Travel the universe with Dr. Ethan Siegel as he answers the biggest questions of all. There’s an old saying that everyone is entitled to their own opinions, but not their own facts. The idea behind this sentiment is that we might disagree on the importance we assign to various aspects of …

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MARK HALPERIN: You’re being sold a LIE by Gavin Newsom, pundits… and Trump. Don’t be the chump who buys their spin

MARK HALPERIN: You’re being sold a LIE by Gavin Newsom, pundits… and Trump. Don’t be the chump who buys their spin

Hypocrite is a synonym for politician. The last few days have proved that to be painfully clear. Texas Governor Greg Abbott has been getting a jolly and deserved skewering for the proposed cartographic contortions that he hopes to do to the congressional maps in his state. At the behest of President Donald Trump, Abbott is trying to ram through a …

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I though we got divorced because she’s gay. It was all a lie.

I though we got divorced because she’s gay. It was all a lie.

How to Do It is Slate’s sex advice column. Have a question? Send it to Stoya and Rich here. It’s anonymous! Dear How to Do It, A year and a half ago, my wife came out as a lesbian. While losing her this way was painful, I agreed to end the marriage because I didn’t want her to have to live a lie. We’ve stayed …

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Terry McLaurin on contract standoff with Commanders: ‘I’ve been pretty frustrated, I’m not gonna lie’

Terry McLaurin on contract standoff with Commanders: ‘I’ve been pretty frustrated, I’m not gonna lie’

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin took his game to another level last season. Finally paired with an elite passer, McLaurin exploded for 1,096 receiving yards and a career-high 13 touchdowns. Getting paid for that performance, however, hasn’t worked out thus far. McLaurin, who is entering the final year of his contract, said he’s “frustrated” at the lack of progress …

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