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Iran Will Execute More Protestors

For our 100th newsletter, we return our attention to Iran, which slipped from headlines while Kevin McCarthy and his drama were sucking up all the air in the room. Plus some other news you might have missed.

Why the Congressional Sh*tshow Matters

It's been a bad week for Representative Kevin McCarthy. But beyond the extremely good tweets this event has produced lies a more serious problem. The 118th Congress can’t be sworn in until a Speaker has been chosen, which means that because of this right-wing nonsense, the country has been running…

We’re Getting In on the In/Out Trend Too

In today’s newsletter, we’re easing ourselves into 2023 with our own version of what’s in (embracing your inner Greta Thunberg) and what is absolutely out (*cough* low-rise jeans *cough*). But first, we take a look at Arizona's latest attack on bodily autonomy.

Your Favorite Meteor Stories of 2022

Thank you, readers, for every open, every click, and every time you’ve forwarded our stories to someone you know. It means the world to us. And if you are so inclined to continue sharing The Meteor with your friends, family, enemies, exes—anyone you want, we don’t judge!—here’s a list of our top 10…