DARK SECRETS: 56 | Vintage Vibes

Trump hides in plain sight at the SOTU

The president waited until most viewers had tuned out to reveal his worst impulses

Salon · Feb 25

How the Gaza war changed America

Historian Bruce Robbins argues Gaza has shifted the debate over how and when the label is used

Salon · Feb 25

Dylan through the lens of Black America

"Highway of Diamonds" showcases decades of Black artists reshaping and sometimes radically reframing Dylan's work

Salon · Feb 24

Why Kash Patel crashed the Olympics

FBI director faults media for criticism of his flight to Milan

Salon · Feb 23

GOP faces worrying pattern in midterms

Democrats are outperforming past baselines in Trump-era districts, though the Senate map remains steep

Salon · Feb 23

An Undercover Boss of the Seven Kingdoms

Forget reality TV. The most inspiring tale of a leader who stands for his people takes place in Westeros

Salon · Feb 23

The new DHS spokeswoman is even worse

Kristi Noem isn’t shaking up DHS, she’s doubling down on violence and propaganda

Salon · Feb 23

Jesse Jackson took his humor seriously

In 1984, Jackson used "Saturday Night Live" to take a "last shot at America's mind" and faulty policies with jokes

Salon · Feb 22

AOC vs. Marco: First throwdown of 2028?

In Munich, Ocasio-Cortez trips over unanswerable question, while Rubio lulls Europeans with smooth-criminal talk

Salon · Feb 22

Voter fraud claims predate Trump

Claims of stolen elections and tainted ballots have often been aimed at curbing Black political power

Salon · Feb 22