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Trump Tells Barbara Walters His Muslim Friends Agree With His Proposed Ban on Muslims

Allie Jones · 12/08/15 07:05PM

After calling for a “a total and complete shutdown of Muslims entering the United States” yesterday, Donald Trump sat down with Barbara Walters, his personal friend of many years, for an interview on ABC’s World News Tonight. Walters asked Trump the tough questions, like “Do you regret your ban on Muslims, which some people think is un-American?” and “Are you a bigot?”

Study: More Useless Liberal Arts Majors Could Destroy ISIS

Sam Biddle · 12/07/15 02:29PM

It’s generally assumed that the last thing the world needs is more kids pursuing a degree in philosophy, sociology, and other fields of study that generate annoying adults and bloggers. But a new study says that if we had fewer scientists and engineers, ISIS would starve.

Allie Jones · 12/04/15 12:30PM

German lawmakers voted today to aid France in the fight against ISIS in Syria. Per the AP, Germany will engage in a “broad noncombat mission” by sending reconnaissance jets and a frigate to support French operations.

Female San Bernardino Shooter "Pledged Allegiance" to ISIS on Facebook

Gabrielle Bluestone · 12/04/15 11:59AM

The female San Bernardino shooter, Tashfeen Malik, “pledged allegiance to the leader of the Islamic State” on Facebook sometime before or during Wednesday’s attack, authorities say—though there’s still no indication the attack was encouraged or sponsored by ISIS.

Inequality and Extremism 

Hamilton Nolan · 12/01/15 05:05PM

Thomas Piketty calculates that the Middle East is the most economically unequal region on earth. Could this have anything to do with terrorism?? What a controversial thought!

Dilbert Creator Scott Adams: If I Couldn't Get Laid, I'd Be a Suicide Bomber, Too

Ashley Feinberg · 11/23/15 12:25PM

Scott Adams—the man behind everyone’s favorite suicidal coffee mug adornment—has some thoughts he’d like to share with the world. No, this time it’s not about how much of a genius he is (not to brag). Nor is it about how rapes aren’t the rapist’s fault (they can’t help themselves!). Instead, today, Scott Adams would like to take a moment to talk to you about ISIS and the root cause of its many evils—otherwise known as women.

Paris Massacre Mastermind Bragged About Infiltrating Europe in February Interview

Sam Biddle · 11/19/15 11:35AM

ISIS isn’t just a sprawling paramilitary terrorist organization, it’s also a media company, with digital and print publications reaching a global audience. Its flagship publication is Dabiq, the Vogue of global jihad. In its February 2015 issue, the chief suspect in the recent assault on Paris sat down for an interview and made his intentions obvious.

Leave ISIS (Books & Gifts) Alone

Ashley Feinberg · 11/18/15 06:31PM

A deeply confused pack of hoodlums has been terrorizing a local ISIS den (of books and other assorted gifts) in Denver ever since the (unaffiliated) ISIS-perpetrated attacks in Paris last week. Now, the store’s owners have a message for the world: Please leave ISIS (Books & Gifts) alone.