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  1. power
    Washington Mystics v Phoenix Mercury
    Brittney Griner Felt ‘Less Than Human’ While ImprisonedThe WNBA star says her detention in a Russian penal colony led her to contemplate suicide.
    By Tariro Mzezewa
  2. power
    Brittney Griner Is Returning to the WNBAShe reportedly signed a one-year contract with the Phoenix Mercury.
    By Olivia Truffaut-Wong and Bindu Bansinath
  3. russian invasion
    The Feeling of Ambient War in UkraineRussian attacks have parts of Ukraine cold and in the dark. But in some ways, Ukrainians are already living in a moment that feels frozen in time.
    By Andrea Stanley
  4. power
    What We Know About Putin’s Alleged GirlfriendThe U.S. has finally hit Alina Kabaeva with sanctions.
    By Mia Mercado
  5. ???
    Who Knew Potato Salad Could Cause So Much Controversy?Some are questioning Irina Shayk’s spelling of Russians in a recent Instagram story featuring the dish.
    By Danielle Cohen
  6. figure skating
    Olympic Figure Skaters Will Now Need to Be 17 to CompeteFollowing Kamila Valieva’s doping scandal, the International Skating Union is raising the age requirement.
    By Bindu Bansinath
  7. action item
    How to Help the People of UkraineWhere to donate to support those on the ground as the Russian invasion escalates.
    By Bindu Bansinath and Danielle Cohen
  8. donations
    How the Fashion and Beauty World Is Responding to the Invasion of UkraineBrands like Skims, H&M, L’Oréal, and Adidas have made donations and started suspensions to show support.
    By Brooke LaMantia
  9. russian invasion
    Sanctions Are Coming for Russian InfluencersStarting with Polina Kovaleva, who the U.K. says is the Russian foreign minister’s secret stepdaughter.
    By Bindu Bansinath
  10. ukraine
    Uh, Why Is Putin Talking About J.K. Rowling?He said on Friday that Russia is a victim of “cancel culture.”
    By Danielle Cohen
  11. culture
    The Celebs Are Still Turning War Into ContentNancy Pelosi read a poem by Bono comparing President Zelenskyy to Saint Patrick.
    By Mia Mercado and Olivia Truffaut-Wong
  12. ukraine
    Russian Forces Have Been Bombing Children’s HospitalsUkraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called an attack in Mariupol an “atrocity.”
    By Danielle Cohen
  13. power
    First Lady of Ukraine Describes ‘Horrific Reality’ of War“When Russia says that it is ‘not waging war against civilians,’ I call out the names of the murdered children first.”
    By Mia Mercado
  14. russian invasion
    A Russian Gymnast Wore a Pro-War Symbol on the PodiumWhile standing next to the Ukrainian gold medalist.
    By Danielle Cohen
  15. power
    What Should We Do With Our Nuclear Anxiety?Many of us think of a nuclear attack as the premise for a disaster movie, not a real threat to our lives. Russia’s war in Ukraine is changing that.
    By Bridget Read
  16. the internet
    The World War III Memes Are Not HelpingI mean, do you feel better?
    By Michelle Santiago Cortés
  17. power
    Have the Abuses of Women’s Figure Skating Been Hiding in Plain Sight?Russian coach Eteri Tutberidze revolutionized the sport. But in the wake of a doping scandal, many are questioning her methods.
    By Bindu Bansinath
  18. sausage king
    The Sausage King … in the Sauna … With a Crossbow?A look at today’s wildest crime headline.
    By Madeleine Aggeler
  19. environment
    A Catastrophic Oil Spill in Russia Has Turned a River RedThe 20,000 tons of oil could take a decade to clean up.
    By Sangeeta Singh-Kurtz
  20. crime
    Body of Murdered Russian Influencer Discovered in SuitcasePolice are investigating the murder of 24-year-old Ekaterina Karaglanova.
    By Hannah Gold
  21. power
    Accused Russian Spy Maria Butina Didn’t Trade Sex for Power, Prosecutors Now SayProsecutors say they misinterpreted a joking text between accused Russian spy Maria Butina and a friend.
    By Lisa Ryan
  22. breaking out
    Pussy Riot Member Smuggled Herself Out of Russia to Perform at a FestivalMaria Alyokhina drove hundreds of miles to perform at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
    By Opheli Garcia Lawler
  23. spies who get caught
    A Suspected Russian Spy Was Working Inside U.S. Embassy for Ten YearsA woman working for the U.S. Secret Service in Moscow was accused of having “frequent meetings” with a Russian intelligence agency.
    By Opheli Garcia Lawler
  24. power
    All About Maria Butina, the Gun-Loving Russian Woman Accused of Being a SpyButina, 29, is facing charges of being an unregistered foreign agent.
    By Amanda Arnold
  25. espionage
    What Is Going on With Maria Butina’s Tragic Food Instagrams?A cottage-cheese casserole and some very, very sad omelettes.
    By Madeleine Aggeler
  26. power
    It Seems Like Donald Trump Can’t Spell ‘Collusion’A giant, handwritten comment on his prepared notes about his highly criticized Russia comments reads, “THERE WAS NO COLUSION”.
    By Opheli Garcia Lawler
  27. Pussy Riot Protester Who Crashed the World Cup Sentenced to 15 Days in JailThe other three will be sentenced later this afternoon.
    By Opheli Garcia Lawler
  28. investigations
    Mall Fire in Russia Leaves at Least 64 DeadAuthorities say the alarms were disabled and exits blocked when a fire broke out at the mall in Kemerovo.
    By Madeleine Aggeler
  29. plane drama
    Glamorous Russian Plane Dramatically Spills 3 Tons of Gold Bars All Over RunwayDrama!
    By Madeleine Aggeler
  30. 2018 winter olympics
    Olympian Who Wore ‘I Don’t Do Doping’ Shirt Accused of Doing DopingAfter participating in an anti-doping video, Russian bobsledder Nadezhda Sergeeva tested positive for a banned heart medication.
    By Madeleine Aggeler
  31. binomo
    Nikki Haley (Apparently) Duped by Prank Call From Fake Polish Prime MinisterThe U.N. ambassador assured the Polish leader that she was aware of Russia’s meddling in (the fake island of) Binomo’s recent elections.
    By Eric Levitz
  32. explainers
    A Guide to the Acrobatic Rock’n’Roll Star Who’s Probably Putin’s DaughterAnswers to your questions about Katerina Tikhonova, including: what the hell is acrobatic rock’n’roll?
    By Gabriella Paiella
  33. theories
    Putin’s Press Secretary Suggests Kim Kardashian Is a Chaos AgentHmmmmmm.
    By Gabriella Paiella
  34. politics
    How Many Times Can Trump’s Old Campaign Manager Compliment Melania in One Clip?He called her “incredibly beautiful” three times in 43 seconds.
    By Claire Landsbaum
  35. politics
    Here’s Why Lawmakers Want the FBI to Review Ivanka Trump’s Security ClearanceThey want to know whether she disclosed her husband’s and brother’s meetings with foreign agents.
    By Claire Landsbaum
  36. politics
    See Powerful Photos of Teen Girls Arrested During Anti-Putin ProtestsSeveral were arrested on Monday.
    By Claire Landsbaum
  37. politics
    Everyone Is Suddenly Thirsty for James ComeyI mean … he is six-eight.
    By Claire Landsbaum
  38. politics
    The 5 Most Awkward Moments From James Comey’s Testimony About Trump“We simply looked at each other in silence.”
    By Claire Landsbaum
  39. politics
    Vladimir Putin Says He Doesn’t Have Bad Days Because ‘I Am Not a Woman’He added that he doesn’t have “certain natural cycles.”
    By Claire Landsbaum
  40. everyday sexism
    Plane Passengers Only Want Thin Flight Attendants, Airline Council Members ClaimTwo men defending the airline claim flight crews’ appearance is important for business.
    By Lisa Ryan
  41. today in propaganda
    Read the Blog Post Vladimir Putin Wrote for Women’s DayHe wants women to “smile more often.”
    By Claire Landsbaum
  42. domestic violence
    In Russia, It’s Now No Longer a Criminal Offense to Abuse Your SpousePutin just signed into law an amendment that decriminalizes domestic violence.
    By Claire Landsbaum
  43. Russia’s Parliament Voted to Decriminalize Certain Types of Domestic ViolenceParliament voted 380-3 to pass the bill.
    By Jenni Miller
  44. everyday sexism
    Russia Could Decriminalize Domestic ViolenceA bill decriminalizing domestic violence just passed its first reading in Russian parliament.
    By Claire Landsbaum
  45. gallery
    Lavish Art Deco Fashions, Painted by ErtéCostumes, gilded details, feathered plumes.
    By Danielle Cohen
  46. free pussy riot
    Pussy Riot Hunger Strike EndsFor now.
    By Kat Stoeffel
  47. interview
    Q&A: The Man Making Gay Porn for CharityMike Kulich is America’s first nonprofit pornographer.
    By Maureen O'Connor
  48. the gays
    Andy Cohen Won’t Host Pageant in Anti-Gay RussiaNo gays, no Miss Universe.
    By Charlotte Cowles
  49. pussy riot
    Pussy Riot Makes First U.S. AppearanceAt feminist bookstore Bluestockings.
    By Kat Stoeffel
  50. other fashion weeks
    Moscow Fashion Week Introduces Knitted MustachesAnd other delightful adornments for the head and face.
    By Charlotte Cowles
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