Hickenlooper strikes major blow to death penalty
In Colorado, a moderate Governor temporarily halts an execution, raising huge questions about capital punishment
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 9:00 PM UTCAll Salon John Hickenlooper
It's not just about sex
How the anonymity of cyberspace allows men to express their "feminine" side, which they might otherwise hide
All Salon John Hickenlooper
Kicked out of the mall — for an anti-cancer hat
The most insensitive mall cops ever aggressively escort out two teens who just lost their mom
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 8:33 PM UTC 28Life Consumerism, Cancer
Amazon introduces fan fiction publishing platform
Kindle Worlds will pay writers up to 35 percent of net revenue from e-book sales
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 8:28 PM UTCEntertainment amazon, kindle, Fan Fiction
Juror responds to Joe Francis’s insults with thoughtful email
"If anything, it reaffirms the decision we came to," the juror told Gawker
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 9:50 PM UTCEntertainment joe francis, girls gone wild
Portland’s senseless war on fluoride
The city has rejected yet another plan to fluoridate its water supply, flouting modern medicine in the process
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 9:41 PM UTCBusiness Scientific American, Portland
Graphic video reportedly shows possible London machete attack suspect
A man with apparently bloody hands, holding a machete, gave a video interview shortly after the attack took place VIDEO
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 8:56 PM UTCPolitics Video, London, Terrorism, Islam
El Salvador court delays ruling on abortion case while woman’s life hangs in the balance
"It's a tragedy. She is desperate as she nears her 25th week of pregnancy," said lawyer Angelica Rivas
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 8:54 PM UTCLife el salvador, Abortion
New track from The Lonely Island features Solange Knowles, semi-colons
And "SNL" alumna Maya Rudolph VIDEO
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 8:54 PM UTCEntertainment Video, solange knowles, Grammar
UK officials: Radical Islam behind London attack
One man was killed and two others were shot near a military barracks Wednesday
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 8:46 PM UTCNews Associated Press, Islam, London
What economists get wrong about the jobs crisis
Government must take a multi-pronged approach to solve our unemployment woes
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 8:42 PM UTCSocial Next New Deal, U.S. Economy, Jobs
Ted Cruz: “I don’t trust the Republicans”
Cruz was responding to John McCain's criticism of conservatives who have been blocking budget negotiations
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 8:11 PM UTCPolitics Ted Cruz, Texas, Republicans
Pa. governor “can’t find” any Latinos to work in his administration
"If you can find us one let me know," said Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett VIDEO
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 7:26 PM UTCLife Video, Tom Corbett, Pennsylvania
Glenn Beck: “The American people have just been raped”
Beck was seemingly referring to government surveillance of Americans VIDEO
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 7:18 PM UTC 12Politics Video, Glenn Beck, IRS, Tea Party
London machete attack could be linked to terrorism
British authorities are investigating a savage murder near a military barracks Wednesday
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 6:33 PM UTC 11News Associated Press, London, Europe
Naomi Watts, “Argo,” “Wonderstone” among bizarre Teen Choice Awards nominees
Apparently, teens loved "The Impossible" and "The Words"
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 6:17 PM UTCEntertainment Naomi Watts, The Impossible
Conservative group blames military sexual assault on “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” repeal
FRC president Tony Perkins blames the military's "embrace of homosexuality" for a culture of sexual assault
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 6:05 PM UTC 17Life Don't Ask Don't Tell
Is Pittsburgh the next Portland?
The bloom is off the City of Roses thanks to a flagging economy and wealth of new options for the creative class
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 5:30 PM UTC 32Business Portland, Portlandia, Florida
“Original Coca-Cola had a very small amount of cocaine”
An expert explains how the company's ruthless business tactics helped create the world's most recognizable brand
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 5:27 PM UTC 11Business AlterNet, Coca-Cola, Soda, Coke
Imprisoned Pussy Riot member declares hunger strike
Maria Alekhina, 24, was not allowed to attend her parole hearing in person
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 5:20 PM UTCEntertainment Pussy Riot, Russia
Tornado survivor to Wolf Blitzer: Sorry, I’m an atheist. I don’t have to thank the Lord
Wolf Blitzer pushes a tornado survivor to praise the Lord. She tells him she's an atheist, with dignity and respect VIDEO
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 5:06 PM UTC 223Life Video, Atheism, Oklahoma
The camp-free “Behind the Candelabra”
Steven Soderbergh's Liberace biopic shows the famously flamboyant entertainer as a person, not a stereotype
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 5:06 PM UTC 11Entertainment HBO, Michael Douglas, matt damon
Justin Bieber will destroy you if you live-tweet his parties
The pop singer is forcing friends and acquaintances to sign a waiver before entering his California home
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 4:55 PM UTCBusiness the daily dot, Justin Bieber
Corporations accused of wrongdoing win battle to keep identities secret
An unprecedented new legal case could allow corporations to use the courts to do their bidding -- anonymously
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 4:53 PM UTCBusiness Corporate America
Weak, incompetent Democrats blow another one
Democrats had every advantage on the immigration issue -- and still caved on their goals, preemptively
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 4:44 PM UTC 29Politics Democrats, Republicans
Lois Lerner, IRS disaster
The executive who took the Fifth has bungled this mess from start to finish. Why is she still employed?
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 4:43 PM UTC 64News Lois Lerner, IRS investigation
Marc Maron on Twitter feud with Michael Ian Black: “We have an understanding”
The podcaster and IFC star tells Salon about his bitter late-night fight with a fellow comic
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 4:30 PM UTCEntertainment marc maron, michael ian black
“Girls Gone Wild” creator Joe Francis to jury: “You should be euthanized”
The founder of "Girls Gone Wild" bashes the jury who found him guilty
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 4:20 PM UTC 18Entertainment joe francis, girls gone wild
Donald Rumsfeld worried that marriage equality will lead to polygamy
The former secretary of defense also doesn't view gay marriage as part of a broader civil rights agenda VIDEO
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 4:20 PM UTC 24Life Video, Donald Rumsfeld
Experts: Fox News spying scandal a game-changer
Advocates see potential "sea change" now that government crackdown on leaks includes framing journalism as a crime
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 4:15 PM UTC 43Media james rosen, AP, First Amendment
Biden cracks Obama teleprompter joke
"Barack's learning to speak without a teleprompter," he said
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 4:07 PM UTCPolitics Joe Biden, Barack Obama
San Francisco Giant Jeremy Affeldt apologizes for homophobic past
"It's a matter of love your neighbor as yourself," Affeldt says of his transformation
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 3:47 PM UTCLife Homophobia, anti-gay bias
IRS official takes the Fifth: “I have not done anything wrong”
At a House hearing, Lois Lerner invoked the Fifth Amendment and refused to answer questions VIDEO
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 3:31 PM UTCPolitics Video, Lois Lerner, IRS
9-year-old slams Rahm over Chicago schools
"We are not toys, we are not going down without a fight ... This is racism," boy tells mayor over closures VIDEO
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 3:27 PM UTC 21News Video, Chicago, Charter schools
Stockholm riots rage for third day
The city's immigrant communities have erupted since police killed a man allegedly wielding a machete last week
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 3:09 PM UTCNews GlobalPost, Stockholm, Sweden
Wall Street firm’s “Golden Pitchbook” is totally sexist, full of lies
"Don't pitch the bitch" and other pearls of wisdom from top brokers at John Thomas Financial VIDEO
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 2:48 PM UTCBusiness Video, Wall Street, Sexism
Ai Weiwei releases heavy metal music video
The Chinese dissident artist's single, "Dumbass," is a provocative response his 81-day detention VIDEO
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 2:18 PM UTCEntertainment Video, Ai Weiwei, Music, Art
Actually, Beyoncé is a feminist
Criticism of the pop singer's booty shaking reflects our society's discomfort with black women -- and their bodies
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 2:00 PM UTC 31Entertainment beyonce knowles, Jay-Z, Feminism
Lessons from Lincoln leave gay immigrants behind
"The painful but necessary imperfection of compromise" means LGBT immigrants are excluded from immigration reform
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 1:59 PM UTCPolitics Immigration, Gay Rights
Must-see morning clip: Toronto’s eccentric and allegedly crack-smoking mayor
Jon Stewart posits that Rod Ford's alleged habit may help keep the city clean VIDEO
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 1:42 PM UTCNews Video, The Daily Show
Marc Maron and Michael Ian Black’s epic Twitter battle
On Tuesday night, the comedians took their long-standing feud to a whole new level
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 1:30 PM UTC 20Entertainment marc maron, michael ian black
