Dems condemn Trump's IRS "slush fund" Democrats claim the DOJ has created a scheme to pay out Jan. 6 rioters and Trump allies in IRS lawsuit settlement Salon · May 18
MAGA's return to reality TV is bad sign Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and LA mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt are chasing cameras to bypass scrutiny Salon · May 18
We can still restore democracy — maybe Joe Biden tried to "turn the page" on Trumpism, and it failed. We need deep structural change Salon · May 18
The real reason RFK Jr. hates SSRIs The HHS Secretary's attacks on psychiatric medication follow a pattern of putting politics over public health Salon · May 18
Your rewards card may be spying on you A surveillance pricing ban in Maryland leaves out loyalty programs — costing customers more than they save Salon · May 18
"One nation under God": Rededicate 250 Christian Nationalists gather to pray for a return to America's "Christian roots" to kick off the 250th celebration Salon · May 17
AG: Did "right people" vote in 2020? Acting AG Todd Blanche believes there's "a ton of evidence" that the 2020 election was stolen from Trump Salon · May 17
Jost, Che swap offensive jokes on "SNL" The "Weekend Update" tradition forces the writers to read jokes sight unseen Salon · May 17
People are marching in Selma in 2026 Invoking the legacy of 1965 Selma marches, protesters march for voting access and representation in 2026 Salon · May 17
Epstein's ghost visits Trump on "SNL" Will Ferrell took on the role of the late sex trafficker for the "Saturday Night Live" season finale Salon · May 17
An urgent message in sheep's clothing Underneath its feel-good fleece, this film sounds quiet alarms about forgetting painful history Salon · May 17
Trump's sculpture artist speaks out The Ohio artist tells the story of being hired by "cryptobros" and the constant edits of Trump's "turkey neck" Salon · May 17
A big problem with those tiny snack tins Mindful snacking doesn’t — and shouldn’t — focus on portion control and so-called aesthetics Salon · May 17
Donald Trump: Making China great again Technically, the US is still the dominant global superpower. After last week, it sure doesn't feel that way Salon · May 17
Salon · May 17 TPUSA's revival tour is a disaster Charlie Kirk’s death did not inspire the national spiritual awakening that was promised
Salon · May 17 Moms.gov is not what moms really need The Trump admin says moms.gov is a critical resource. Advocates say it's ideology over substance — and even harmful
Salon · May 16 2026 graduates push back on controversy Graduation season 2026 shows how universities struggle to maintain consensus over what is wisdom and inspiration
Salon · May 16 PCOS becomes PMOS This change to this common reproductive health issue could lead to better and earlier treatment for 15% of women.
Salon · May 16 New Helen of Troy is Black, racists fume The controversy of Lupita Nyong'o in “The Odyssey” echoes earlier backlash to casting in other fantasy adaptations
Salon · May 16 Donald Trump: Green energy's savior? The president has unintentionally set off an international scramble for renewable energy due to his war in Iran
Salon · May 16 Patel’s FBI has a troubling pattern The FBI has investigated multiple women journalists who reported on the bureau's director
Salon · May 16 SCOTUS could erase Black representation Local elections are where the Callais decision could be felt most
Salon · May 15 Teddy Thompson, music's best-kept secret A longtime critical darling, the singer-songwriter’s latest album “Never Be the Same” deserves to be widely heard
Salon · May 15 Trump's war pushes farmers to the brink Skyrocketing costs, unfair markets, and poor policy are pressuring farmers thanks to the ongoing conflict
Salon · May 12 What's a bored Donald Trump to do? As U.S. surveillance flights over the island increase, the president could be betting on action to regain his mojo