Molly Roberts

Washington, D.C.

Editorial Writer at The Washington Post

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Articles

How AI is depriving students of basic human skills

2 weeks ago | washingtonpost.com | Molly Roberts |Monica Hesse |Megan McArdle

How AI is depriving students of basic human skills (washingtonpost.com) How AI is depriving students of basic human skills By Molly Roberts; Monica Hesse; Megan McArdle 2025051912000400 The debate over how to use AI in schools — and what constitutes cheating — may seem like a replay of previous debates that occurred when technology disrupted education. But AI feels different.
With crypto, Democrats finally put up a fight

4 weeks ago | washingtonpost.com | Molly Roberts

With crypto, Democrats finally put up a fight (washingtonpost.com) With crypto, Democrats finally put up a fight By Molly Roberts 2025050912000100 Frustrated progressives have spent the Trump presidency pleading with Democrats on Capitol Hill to do something. Finally, it looks like they're getting their wish. The battle the party has picked might come as a surprise: crypto resistance.
EVERYBODY EATS: Prepping your soil, and yourself, for gardening season

1 month ago | guelphtoday.com | Molly Roberts

Gardeners are getting excited. It is so close to that wonderful time of year when gardeners can get into their gardens. People are getting excited as we get closer to that wonderful time of year when gardeners can get into their gardens. Theyâ€™ve spent the long winter dreaming of new garden beds and green-thumbing every seed catalogue they can get their hands on.
Why Mark Zuckerberg can’t win Trump over

1 month ago | washingtonpost.com | Molly Roberts

Why Mark Zuckerberg can’t win Trump over (washingtonpost.com) Why Mark Zuckerberg can’t win Trump over By Molly Roberts 2025042411005200 Apparently, Mark Zuckerberg's recent makeover and ode to "masculine energy" haven't been enough to change his image — at least, not in President Donald Trump's eyes.
What is comedy in the era of Trump?

1 month 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.
How to escape the era of ‘TikTok tourism’

1 month 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.
The latest battleground in the fight for America’s story

2 months 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...
Everybody Eats: Getting food to people and people to food

2 months 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.
The case for mainstreaming stablecoins

2 months 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.
Is our health and wellness obsession . . . making us unwell?

2 months ago | washingtonpost.com | Drew Goins |Molly Roberts |Theodore Johnson

Is our health and wellness obsession . . . making us unwell? (washingtonpost.com) Is our health and wellness obsession . . . making us unwell? By Drew Goins; Molly Roberts; Theodore R. Johnson 2025033112000600 A fitness influencer's video of his over-the-top morning routine racked up nearly 1 billion views. Social media is fueling new levels of obsession with health and wellness.