Molly Roberts

3 days ago | washingtonpost.com | Drew Goins |Molly Roberts |Theodore Johnson

What is comedy in the era of Trump? (washingtonpost.com) What is comedy in the era of Trump? By Drew Goins; Molly Roberts; Theodore R. Johnson 2025042112005800 For some, Donald Trump's second presidency — so far marked by chaos, confusion and a potential constitutional crisis — is no laughing matter. For others, certain comedians in particular, the general state of distress is great material for a set.

1 week ago | washingtonpost.com | Drew Goins |Molly Roberts |Catherine Rampell

How to escape the era of ‘TikTok tourism’ (washingtonpost.com) How to escape the era of ‘TikTok tourism’ By Drew Goins; Molly Roberts; Catherine Rampell 2025041412000000 Tourism to the United States has dipped in response to the Trump administration's crackdown on immigration and uninviting foreign policy positions. Meanwhile, the president's tariff agenda is making some Americans too anxious about their finances to travel.

2 weeks ago | washingtonpost.com | Drew Goins |Molly Roberts |Monica Hesse

The latest battleground in the fight for America’s story (washingtonpost.com) The latest battleground in the fight for America’s story By Drew Goins; Molly Roberts; Monica Hesse 2025040713391300 Last month, President Donald Trump issued an executive order for the Smithsonian Institution to be cleansed of what he called its "corrosive ideology" that "deepens societal divides and fosters a sense of national shame." Many fear that the directive will shutter exhibitions — or entire museums — that...

2 weeks ago | guelphtoday.com | Molly Roberts

Getting enough food to eat often depends on being able to drive to the grocery store. Sometimes it means taking the bus to the food bank. And often it means walking to the local food pantry and figuring out a way to transport that great food home again. These days there are many hurdles to getting enough food but in Guelph. We’re lucky to have a few good solutions as well. When it comes to the folks that share free food, we hear about their efforts to provide enough food for all who need it.

3 weeks ago | washingtonpost.com | Molly Roberts

The case for mainstreaming stablecoins (washingtonpost.com) The case for mainstreaming stablecoins By Molly Roberts 2025040210300000 Leaders in Congress have promised to usher in a "golden age" for cryptocurrency. They're kicking off this new era with bills to regulate stablecoins. Stablecoins, theoretically, hold a steadier value than other cryptocurrencies, because they're pegged to traditional assets — usually, the U.S. dollar.