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Dems are too unpopular to resist Trump

Popular resistance can't come from the Democratic Party

Salon · May 27, 2025

The hidden elitism of MAHA

RFK promised to make Americans healthier — instead, he's helping Trump take health care away

Salon · May 27, 2025

Flowers that stink: It's science!

From the aptly-named carrion flower to the stinking corpse lily, these plants thrive through disgusting odors

Salon · May 27, 2025

Where did summer jobs go?

Young adults used to flood the workforce every summer. Now the seasonal job is an endangered species

Salon · May 26, 2025

What does lettuce actually taste like?

Lettuce in panna cotta? Actually, yes

Salon · May 26, 2025

"The Last of Us" tests our empathy

In a time when the right views empathy as weakness, HBO's apocalypse drama springs it on us in a finale cliffhanger

Salon · May 26, 2025

Kermit speaks. Are we listening?

Kermit the Frog reminds graduates, the country what we lose by defunding kindness, curiosity and community

Salon · May 26, 2025

Intimidating the free press gets pricey

Democracy dies when billionaires own and threaten media

Salon · May 26, 2025

Memories for sale

Memorial Day was born from Civil War grief. Now it’s 40% off at your favorite big-box store

Salon · May 26, 2025

Why America is nuts: Blame the Pilgrims

Those guys who landed at Plymouth Rock were a doomsday cult, says Jane Borden — and we've emulated them ever since

Salon · May 26, 2025