From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

If you’re ever feeling lost in a new city, walking into a local bookstore will help anchor you. Far more than just a place of transaction, a good bookstore can serve as a sanctuary, a community space, ...

About 422 indie bookshops opened in 2025, up 31%, defying predictions of retail consolidation For years now, we have heard that Amazon and the big chains are crushing small businesses, but independent ...

The Trump administration’s new anti-sanctuary-policy lawsuit accuses New Haven and Connecticut of violating the Supremacy Clause of the U.S. Constitution by limiting local and state cooperation with ...

Rep. Kevin Kiley (Calif.) announced Monday that he will formally leave the Republican Party this week to become an independent. Kiley had previously announced that he will run for reelection in the ...

Many of us would like to see ourselves as independent thinkers, capable of being reflective, intellectually curious, and aware. This post aims to help you see your strengths and areas where you could ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

If awards ceremonies were a family dinner table, the Independent Spirit Awards 2026 would be the cool, artsy cousin. Since 1984, nonprofit arts org Film Independent has been honoring American TV and ...

All the winners are below. Earlier: The Independent Spirit Awards look a little different this year, with the iconic Santa Monica beach tent temporarily giving way to an indoor show at the Hollywood ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Eric's career includes extensive work in both public and corporate accounting with ...