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2020 In Review

3:49
This year has been unprecedented, challenging and disruptive. Many we’ve lost. Let’s remember some of the lives who’ve impacted us.

2020 In Memoriam

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America’s mayor Rudy Giuliani made it through 2020 just like the rest of us: with farts, hair-dyed sweat, and tears.

Rudy Giuliani's 2020

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The world stopped this October, when a gigantic fly landed on Vice President Pence’s head and sat there for TWO FUCKING MINUTES. But that wasn’t the only — or even the best — highlight of the Veep’s year, so come along for the ride.

The Very Best of Mike Pence

2:35
Yes, we know that 2020 was a raging clusterfuck dumpster fire, but let’s take a moment to look back on some rays of sunshine as we put the last 12 months in our rearview.

Good News in 2020

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The death of George Floyd led to a wake up call in Americans of every race and background about the injustices Black people face every day. We took a look at the year in social and racial unrest to ask 'why now?' and 'where do we go from here?'

2020: Racial Awakening in Modern America

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We know politics is sort of our thing. But in 2020, pop culture was just as interesting. Take a look back at the shows, music, and events that got us through this year.

Top Pop Culture Moments of 2020

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Fifteen states will have legalized weed in 2021, but how long before it's legal at the federal level? Some leaders in Washington are already working on it.

Marijuana in the Mainstream

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Here’s a look back at politicians mastering — or trying to master — a second language.

Politicians Speaking Spanish (Sorta)

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When California Representative Katie Porter takes out her whiteboard, CEOs and administration officials better hide. Check out what she tackled this year, from bloated CEO pay to government accountability.

Best of Rep. Katie Porter

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From the the silly to the absurd, the candidates of the 2020 Democratic primary kept us entertained with moments that set the internet on fire.

2020 Democrats' Viral Moments

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In a year marked by a pandemic, protests, and petty partisanship, one issue rose to the top of the GOP’s agenda: Cancel Culture.

The Year of Cancel Culture

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