-
The Man With the Golden Grift: Trump’s Gilded Obsession and the Villains Who Came Before
There's something about gold that makes certain men lose their minds. Not the quiet appreciation of a wedding band or the historical weight of Fort Knox. I'm talking about the gaudy, ostentatious,…
-
The Gerontocracy Must End: Why America Needs Leaders Who’ll Live Long Enough to Face the Consequences of Their Decisions
The debate over age limits for politicians has never been more urgent. Here’s something nobody wants to say out loud at Thanksgiving dinner: we’ve let nursing home residents run the nuclear arsenal…
-
We Were Never Perfect — But We’ve Been Better Than This
I've been hearing a lot of people say "Make America Great Again" — as if we need to reach backward through time to find our best selves. And I've been hearing just…
-
The Insider Trading Double Standard: When the Connected Win and Average Americans Go to Prison
I grew up around people who traded on information. Not illegal insider trading — at least, not technically — but the kind of edge that comes from knowing someone who knows someone,…
-
Stop the Steal: Trump’s $1.7 Billion IRS Settlement Demands His Own Slogan
The irony is so thick you could cut it with a subpoena. For four years, Donald Trump bellowed "Stop the Steal" to anyone within earshot. He plastered it on hats, screamed it…
-
Your Wallet’s Getting Lighter and Nobody’s Talking About Who’s Actually Cashing In
Look, I'm going to level with you — I just spent forty-three bucks filling up my Honda Civic. My CIVIC. That's supposed to be the sensible car. The one your aunt drives.…
-
The Rowdy Legacy: Why Kyle Busch Made Racing Better By Being Impossible to Ignore
Look, I'm going to level with you — this isn't the piece I thought I'd be writing about Kyle Busch. When you've spent two decades watching a driver accumulate wins like a…
-
The Insider Trading Double Standard: When the Connected Win and Average Americans Go to Prison
The insider trading double standard has always existed. I grew up around people who traded on information. Not illegal insider trading — at least, not technically — but the kind of edge…
-
The Art of the Settlement: Trump’s IRS Battle and the $1.7 Billion Question Nobody’s Asking
The Trump IRS settlement is one of those moments in politics when the machinery of government produces an outcome so perplexing that even seasoned observers pause. The Trump family's ongoing legal entanglement…
-
Runway Rebellion: Why Fashion Week’s Playing Dress-Up While the Streets Steal the Show
Street style fashion trends are taking over from the catwalks. Darlings, let me tell you what’s happening on the nation’s catwalks right now, and more importantly, what’s *actually* happening on the streets…
The Hairy Times
News, opinions & the stories that matter during these Hairy Times
Breaking News
The Breaking News section is dedicated to bringing readers the most urgent and impactful stories affecting our nation and our lives.
Featured Articles
Our hand-picked selection of the most compelling stories and in-depth articles from The Hairy Times. Discover the stories that define our times. Thoughtful perspectives on the issues that matter most.
On the lighter side
Our unique outlook on what’s influencing our daily lives. This section offers an exclusive pass into the viewpoint of our lighter side.