January 2009

Weekend roundup: Movies not to miss Andrew O'Hehir
A tender porn-theater family saga, with boils; a sexy ghost story from Macedonia; Al Pacino's junkie breakthrough; and the story of World War II heroine Hannah Senesh. (01/31/2009)

Where have all the drag queens gone? By Thomas Rogers
The campy spectacle has lost favor with a generation of young gay men. Can RuPaul's new reality show bring it back? (01/31/2009)

Moving the center to the left By David Sirota
Just as Republican congressmen moved President Bush to the right, so Washington's Democrats are now pushing Obama to the left. (01/31/2009)

Will the Palm Pre battery life suck? James Kendrick
(01/31/2009)

BitTorrent Researcher: Copyright Will Be Obsolete by 2010 Janko Roettgers
(01/31/2009)

GE Ups Smart Grid Ante With Super Bowl Ad Campaign Josie Garthwaite
(01/31/2009)

Google Mistakenly Labels The Internet as Malware Om Malik
(01/31/2009)

Activision’s Viral Campaign for Singularity Starts with a Bang Jill Weinberger
(01/31/2009)

"Taken" By Stephanie Zacharek
Luc Besson's hyperkinetic action film keeps the thrills (and the sentiment) coming. (01/30/2009)

"The Uninvited" By Stephanie Zacharek
Elizabeth Banks plays a menacing stepmom-to-be in this remake of the haunting, elegant South Korean horror-thriller "Sisters." (01/30/2009)

"New in Town" By Stephanie Zacharek
Renee Zellweger lays off employees and skates on thin ice in this aggressively heartwarming romantic comedy. (01/30/2009)

Red State Update: Mailmen, get over yourselves
A Jackie Broyles editorial on the state of the postal service, and junk mail. (01/30/2009)

Welcome to Elsewhere, USA By Katharine Mieszkowski
We e-mail, we text, we Facebook, we blog. Are we more productive today or just more anxious? (01/30/2009)

Story Minute By Carol Lay
Boning up. (01/30/2009)

My ex reverted to Islam and won't communicate By Cary Tennis
We're both in recovery and we have a daughter -- I wish we could be closer. (01/30/2009)

Sex, lies and the stock market crash Judy Berman
Is Dating a Banker Anonymous a hoax? NPR investigates. (01/30/2009)

Simpson scrutiny is a total bummer, dude Tracy Clark-Flory
Pete Wentz slams the recent criticism of Jessica Simpson's weight. (01/30/2009)

"What can we do now to reduce abortions?" Amy Benfer
With Obama in the White House, pro-lifers consider tactical changes. (01/30/2009)

Hell hath no fury like a mommy scorned Abigail Kramer
Why are married mothers so pissed at their husbands? (01/30/2009)

"The comeback starts now!" By Mike Madden
Welcome to the Republican National Committee's winter meeting -- and the GOP's alternate reality, where happy days are nearly here again. (01/30/2009)

Salon Radio: ACLU's Ben Wizner on immediate Obama tests Glenn Greenwald
On Feb. 9, in a lawsuit brought by victims of "rendition," the Obama DOJ must either embrace or reject the Bush administration's reliance on the "state secrets" privilege. What will they do? (01/30/2009)

Increasing even-handedness in the Middle East Glenn Greenwald
There are some preliminary signs of positive changes in America's approach to the Middle East, and few things are as important as ensuring that continues. (01/30/2009)

The return of Samantha Power Alex Koppelman
Booted from the Obama campaign for calling Hillary Clinton a "monster," Power will reportedly get a senior foreign policy job in the White House. (01/30/2009)

"Barack the Magic Negro" candidate out of RNC race Alex Koppelman
Chip Saltsman, notorious for his distribution of a CD containing racially charged songs, couldn't muster the support needed to stay in the running to be RNC chair. (01/30/2009)

Duncan barely wins RNC's first ballot Mike Madden
The incumbent RNC chairman, Mike Duncan, narrowly edges Maryland's Michael Steele on the first of several votes for the GOP's new boss. (01/30/2009)

DOJ scams its own employees Alex Koppelman
The Department of Justice is charged with prosecuting "phishing" schemes, but it recently engaged in one of its own. (01/30/2009)

No resolution on RNC's second ballot, either Mike Madden
Michael Steele ties Mike Duncan on the second ballot. When will the losers start dropping out? (01/30/2009)

Steele pulls ahead in RNC race Alex Koppelman
Michael Steele, the former lieutenant governor of Maryland, has taken the lead over current RNC Chair Mike Duncan, but the race isn't over yet. (01/30/2009)

RNC Chairman Duncan withdraws from race Alex Koppelman
The man who oversaw a disastrous 2008 for the Republican Party will not get another chance to lead the GOP. (01/30/2009)

Blackwell drops out, endorses Steele Alex Koppelman
Former Ohio Secretary of State Ken Blackwell is out of the running to head the GOP; he's asked his supporters to back Michael Steele, but will they listen? (01/30/2009)

RNC chair fight: Ebony and ivory Alex Koppelman
The race to head the GOP has come down to, well, race: One leading contender is a black man, the other only recently quit a whites-only club. (01/30/2009)

Steele's ahead, but it's still anybody's race Alex Koppelman
Only two candidates remain in the fight to head the Republican National Committee, and 20 new votes are up for grabs. (01/30/2009)

The hottest Super Bowl party in town Alex Koppelman
Who wouldn't want to kick back with a cold one, a football game and a bunch of politicians? (01/30/2009)

Michael Steele, forever failing upward Alex Koppelman
The former lieutenant governor of Maryland won the race to head the GOP, but he has serious professional, political and financial problems in his past. (01/30/2009)

Super Bowl 43 preview King Kaufman
The Steelers are defensive beasts with a pedigree and a quarterback. The Cardinals -- well, they have a quarterback too. (01/30/2009)

Downsized
Members of Salon's Table Talk community share their tales from the recession this week. (01/30/2009)

Ask the pilot By Patrick Smith
There's more than one way to define "hero." (01/30/2009)

The Real Reason PG&E Wants to Own Solar Projects: Startups Are Risky Katie Fehrenbacher
(01/30/2009)

Can Better Lead-Acid Batteries Compete in a Lithium-ion World? Josie Garthwaite
(01/30/2009)

Apple Achieves 1.1 Percent Market Share, What Next? Darrell Etherington
(01/30/2009)

This week at Mobile Tech Manor #25- pressing the Advantage James Kendrick
(01/30/2009)

Telcos to Congress: More Money Please Stacey Higginbotham
(01/30/2009)

BurnBall: Surprisingly Addictive Nick Santilli
(01/30/2009)

Online Community Managers: What Do They Do? Dawn Foster
(01/30/2009)

Search Transforms CalliFlower Sessions from Events to Social Media Elements Jim Courtney
(01/30/2009)

Top Secret Speech-to-Text Phone No Longer a Secret Kevin C. Tofel
(01/30/2009)

Slowdown Hits Telecom Gear Makers Hard Om Malik
(01/30/2009)

5 More Questions for EnerNOC’s CEO Tim Healy Kevin Kelleher
(01/30/2009)

The End of an Era Tanner Morrison
(01/30/2009)

The Art of Delegating Tasks to a Virtual Assistant Celine Roque
(01/30/2009)

The no-doubt-about-it recession Andrew Leonard
The economic contraction that began in December 2007 finally registers two consecutive quarters of negative GDP growth (01/30/2009)

Failure is definitely an option Andrew Leonard
A Japanese car company exalts the principle of doing things wrong -- until you get it right. (01/30/2009)

7 Timeless Web Memes Stacey Higginbotham
(01/30/2009)

Where to Watch 2009 Super Bowl Ads Online Liz Gannes
(01/30/2009)

A Widescreen Skeptic’s Lament — Portrait View Anyone? Charles Moore
(01/30/2009)

"You, sir, are an idiot" Andrew Leonard
The knives come out when conservatives argue with each other about tax cuts and Keynes. Meanwhile, the liberals just stand back and gape (01/30/2009)

Why Google Needs the GDrive to Fight Microsoft Om Malik
(01/30/2009)

Does the wind industry really employ more workers than coal? Andrew Leonard
Wind power is growing like gangbusters, but still only accounts for 1 percent of electricity generated in the U.S. So how do the numbers add up? (01/30/2009)

Friday Is a Good Day to Watch Kittens on a Roomba Liz Shannon Miller
(01/30/2009)

Atom.com Kills Oprah, Wins Big Liz Shannon Miller
(01/30/2009)

Sapphire Racks Up Another Win for Airline Algae David Ehrlich
(01/31/2009)

Who Wins, Who Loses With Broadband Grants Stacey Higginbotham
(01/31/2009)

Sync Google Calendars, Contacts Over-the-Air For Free Kevin C. Tofel
(01/31/2009)

Young, black, sexy and sad in San Francisco Andrew O'Hehir
A tender African-American love story set in the capital of white hipsterdom, "Medicine for Melancholy" is the perfect indie debut for the early Obama era. (01/29/2009)

Ted Haggard in exile By Heather Havrilesky
An HBO documentary about the former pastor underscores the horrors of the evangelical Christian closet, just as new allegations about him emerge. (01/29/2009)

Tom the Dancing Bug By Ruben Bolling
The legend of Louis Maltby continues: Who is this mysterious specimen? (01/29/2009)

Blowing away King Coal By Jeff Biggers
Can a scrawny young wind-power activist topple the biggest, dirtiest industry in West Virginia? (01/29/2009)

Ditched for a Whopper Kate Harding
Burger King's recent campaign showed that some people's Facebook "friends" are worth less to them than a burger -- but is this really a problem? (01/29/2009)

Do I have to shun my cousin's ex? By Cary Tennis
She's still focused on how awful he was. Am I wrong to hang out with him? (01/29/2009)

Ashlee Simpson defends her "big" sis Kate Harding
"I find it embarrassing and belittling to all women." (01/29/2009)

All hail Lilly Ledbetter Katharine Mieszkowski
Obama signs equal pay bill into law, expanding workers' ability to sue when discriminated against. (01/29/2009)

Obama baby bump watch begins Tracy Clark-Flory
Blogs are abuzz with gossip that the first lady is preggers. (01/29/2009)

"Pride and Prejudice and Zombies" Sarah Hepola
It's your favorite Jane Austen book, now with new "bone-crushing zombie action." (01/29/2009)

The pope and the Jews By Frances Kissling
As his embrace of a Holocaust denier and a right-wing sect proves, Benedict just doesn't get it about the church's ongoing problem with anti-Semitism. (01/29/2009)

Dick Armey and post-partisan harmony Glenn Greenwald
The former, long-time GOP House Majority Leader demonstrates the benefits of partisan disagreements. (01/29/2009)

Two things to make you smile today Joan Walsh
Dick Armey as you've never seen him, and Obama hugging Lilly Ledbetter after signing the fair pay act. (01/29/2009)

Battling Dick Armey Joan Walsh
The man famous for calling Barney Frank "Barney Fag" says he'd never marry me. Am I a lucky woman, or what? (01/29/2009)

Blago's last stand Alex Koppelman
Rod Blagojevich may not be governor of Illinois for long, but he will get one final chance to make his case; watch it here. (01/29/2009)

Quote of the morning Alex Koppelman
One Republican aide thinks talking about funding for STD research is gross. (01/29/2009)

Blagojevich surprises, delivers in closing argument Alex Koppelman
Showing he's still got some political skill left, the governor of Illinois delivers a closing argument that might actually do him some good. (01/29/2009)

Liberal groups targeting GOP senators on stimulus Alex Koppelman
A coalition that includes MoveOn and AFSCME releases ads urging moderate Republicans in the Senate to support the Democratic package. (01/29/2009)

Does the GOP have just five red states left? Alex Koppelman
Gallup says the Republican Party is now in such dire straits that it can depend on only a handful of states. (01/29/2009)

Dick Armey's misogynist history Alex Koppelman
The former congressman's attack on Joan Walsh wasn't the only time he's been disrespectful of women in his life. (01/29/2009)

Quotes of the afternoon Alex Koppelman
Are Democrats indoctrinating our children, and mugging them at the same time? (01/29/2009)

Blagojevich removed from office Alex Koppelman
By a unanimous vote of the state senate, Rod Blagojevich is no longer the governor of Illinois. (01/29/2009)

Gregg to get Commerce, Dems to get 60 Senate seats? Alex Koppelman
President Obama is reportedly seriously considering naming GOP Sen. Judd Gregg as secretary of Commerce, paving the way for a filibuster-proof majority. (01/30/2009)

Computer ties for Panel o' Experts title King Kaufman
Accuscore, the electronic version of a dart-throwing monkey, ties Merril Hoge, also of ESPN, for the NFL game-picking championship. (01/29/2009)

Poll: netbook or notebook? James Kendrick
(01/29/2009)

Higher-priced Premium Game Section Coming to App Store? Darrell Etherington
(01/29/2009)

What Sony Ericsson Must Do To Stage a Comeback Jose Fermoso
(01/29/2009)

Evidence Points to New iPhone: Two, Count’em, Two Sources Darrell Etherington
(01/29/2009)

Conferencing and Market Research Services Get Second Life Darrell Etherington
(01/29/2009)

BookGlutton: Get Beyond The Page With Social Reading Darrell Etherington
(01/29/2009)

Little trackpads drive me nuts! James Kendrick
(01/29/2009)

First impressions- Windows 7 on HP Mini 2140 netbook James Kendrick
(01/29/2009)

Qwest Cuts Off SkyWi in Network Dispute Stacey Higginbotham
(01/29/2009)

Make Your eBay Experience More Mac-Like With GarageBuy David Appleyard
(01/29/2009)

How Should Apple Address the Netbook? Nick Santilli
(01/29/2009)

ABC.com: More Ads Fine, More Variety of Ads Better Liz Gannes
(01/29/2009)

YouTube Hooking Up With William Morris? Chris Albrecht
(01/29/2009)

Paul Krugman unfairly slaps Obama around Andrew Leonard
Citing House Republican intransigency on the stimulus plan, the economist says the White House should never have made any concessions at all. But what about the Senate? (01/29/2009)

Where’s the Google Phone Bump? Stacey Higginbotham
(01/29/2009)

Pew: Sure, Youngs Use Web Vid, But Olds Catching Up Chris Albrecht
(01/29/2009)

"What song is it you want to hear?" Andrew Leonard
The keyboard player on "Freebird" dies of heart failure. An homage to his tears (01/29/2009)

Obama trash-talks Wall Street Andrew Leonard
The president calls banker greed "shameful." But where's the big stick to back up his tough talk? (01/29/2009)

A Must-Have Task Manager for Symbian S60 Kevin C. Tofel
(01/29/2009)

ZeaChem’s Lab: From Termite-Gut Bugs to Biofuel Katie Fehrenbacher
(01/29/2009)

With UK’s Project Kangaroo Stalled, Viewers Turn To Piracy Janko Roettgers
(01/30/2009)

M-Labs: An Attempt to Gather Grassroots Metrics for Bandwidth Problems Samuel Dean
(01/30/2009)

With ION, Nvidia Covers the Mobile Market Stacey Higginbotham
(01/30/2009)

SlingPlayer Mobile: A Good Bet for Your BlackBerry Liane Cassavoy
(01/30/2009)

Dell’s Smartphone Seems Real This Time! Om Malik
(01/30/2009)

Bateman: Blagojevich's horrible, no good, very bad day
The Illinois governor on what it was like to get arrested, and how Mandela, Dr. King and Gandhi have helped him find perspective. (01/28/2009)

"Lark and Termite" By Laura Miller
War, suicide and quasi-incestuous desire swirl through "Lark and Termite," Jayne Anne Phillips' evocative novel of Southern revelations. (01/28/2009)

The K Chronicles By Keith Knight
Now that all is said and done... (01/28/2009)

Is it time to follow my dream of becoming an actor? By Cary Tennis
I began to study acting and got sidetracked 12 years ago. (01/28/2009)

Oh, puhhlease: Lesbians expelled from school Sarah Hepola
With all the problems facing teenage students, one California private institution embarks on a witch hunt. (01/28/2009)

Sex and the stock market crash Judy Berman
Dating a Banker Anonymous offers support to wives and girlfriends of Wall Street's elite, "free from the scrutiny of feminists." (01/28/2009)

Illinois: No sex change for you! Tracy Clark-Flory
Two women are denied new birth certificates because their sex reassignment was performed overseas. (01/28/2009)

Drug-addicted and pregnant Nancy Goldstein
The "crack baby epidemic" was a myth. So what do we do about the devastating policy it created? (01/28/2009)

What's love got to do with it? By Mike Madden
Republicans gush over their meeting with Obama, but that doesn't mean they're going to vote for his economic stimulus package. (01/28/2009)

Democrats: The party of business Joan Walsh
Obama shows his skill at stimulus politics, addressing an admiring crowd of CEOs while the GOP postures and makes itself increasingly irrelevant (01/28/2009)

A hopeful people By Garrison Keillor
Never mind the last eight painful years. We see the new, fresh faces in Washington and we expect them to do the right thing and serve the common good. (01/28/2009)

The 60 Minutes report on growing West Bank settlements Glenn Greenwald
Bob Simon deserves credit for an unusually probing examination of Israeli extremists who are, by design, preventing a Palestinian state. (01/28/2009)

The definition of a "two-tiered justice system" Glenn Greenwald
Ordinary people who commit petty, nonviolent crimes rot for decades in inhumane prisons. High political leaders who commit serious felonies receive full-scale immunity (01/28/2009)

Joan Walsh: No plans to marry Dick Armey Alex Koppelman
On MSNBC's Hardball, former House Majority Leader Dick Armey lashes out at Salon's editor in chief, saying he's "so damn glad you could never be my wife." (01/28/2009)

Don't cross Rush Limbaugh Alex Koppelman
Republican Congressman Phil Gingrey had the temerity to criticize Rush Limbaugh; after a wave of criticism, he's apologized. (01/28/2009)

Get ready, cause here Blago comes Alex Koppelman
The Illinois governor has decided he will speak at his impeachment trial after all. (01/28/2009)

Dems strip more money from stimulus Alex Koppelman
House Democrats dropped a plan to spend $200 million on the National Mall after Republicans began using the provision to attack the larger bill. (01/28/2009)

GOP targets Reid in new ad Alex Koppelman
The 2010 election has officially begun, with Republicans using their first TV spot to criticize Majority Leader Harry Reid. (01/28/2009)

Senate committee endorses AG nominee Holder Alex Koppelman
Eric Holder's nomination was supposed to be hotly contested of President Obama's appointments, but the Judiciary Committee voted overhwelmingly in his favor. (01/28/2009)

Postal Service to end Saturday mail delivery? Alex Koppelman
The USPS wants Congress to drop the requirement that it deliver mail on Saturdays, and make it voluntary instead. (01/28/2009)

Quote of the day Alex Koppelman
Bill O'Reilly takes a public beating from his intellectual superior -- Jessica Alba. (01/28/2009)

How to watch the House stimulus vote Mike Madden
Despite a few last-minute changes by President Obama and House Democrats, Republicans will almost certainly hold ranks in opposing it an economic stimulus bill. (01/28/2009)

House passes stimulus package Alex Koppelman
Despite Democratic efforts at compromise, the vote on the proposal ended up going along strict party lines; no Republicans voted for it. (01/28/2009)

Right attacking stimulus money for health programs Alex Koppelman
Spurred by Matt Drudge, conservatives are targeting funding for healthcare and disease prevention that would have real economic benefit. (01/28/2009)

T-Mobile Shadow Gains UMA Support, Faster Processor Kevin C. Tofel
(01/28/2009)

Revision3 Views Up 140% Despite Self-Imposed Standards Liz Gannes
(01/28/2009)

Clean Power Groups Slam New Canadian Budget David Ehrlich
(01/28/2009)

Mexico's brisk appetite for climate change clunkers Andrew Leonard
For three years the U.S. sent a torrent of used cars south of the border. Both sides benefited, but the world's atmosphere took a hit (01/28/2009)

How to lie about tax cuts Andrew Leonard
The House Republicans cite an Obama economic adviser as the authority for their claim that tax cuts, and only tax cuts, will result in millions of new jobs. Here's why they're wrong (01/28/2009)

Eight Mobile Technologies to Watch in 2009, 2010: Gartner Kevin C. Tofel
(01/28/2009)

Netbook screens are surprisingly good James Kendrick
(01/28/2009)

Super Talent Offers Speedy SSD in Your Choice of MLC or SLC Kevin C. Tofel
(01/28/2009)

More Proof People Really Love Wi-Fi, Especially on the iPhone Om Malik
(01/28/2009)

First Look: iMovie ‘09 Matthew Bookspan
(01/28/2009)

How to Turn Productivity into a Habit Celine Roque
(01/28/2009)

Gmail gains offline support and Hotmail adds…um, POP3?? Imran Ali
(01/28/2009)

So Far, Wireless Data Looks Recession-proof Stacey Higginbotham
(01/28/2009)

$2000 Website: Custom-designed Web Sites on a Budget Imran Ali
(01/28/2009)

Where is My “One Social Network to Rule them All”? Kevin C. Tofel
(01/28/2009)

On Mark Cuban’s “Video Lie” Chris Albrecht
(01/28/2009)

Will the Next Kindle Cross Borders? Kevin C. Tofel
(01/29/2009)

Q&A: Morgan Webb on Shutting Down her Web Show Liz Gannes
(01/29/2009)

The new Republican credo: "No, we can't" Andrew Leonard
The stimulus plan won't work, declares a discredited and marginalized GOP. But whether they like it or not, action is on the agenda. (01/28/2009)

Hoku Scientific Haunted by Setbacks Kevin Kelleher
(01/29/2009)

No Windows 7 on the HP Mini 2140- yet James Kendrick
(01/28/2009)

BlackBerry Curve 8900 Reviewed; Has me Thinking Kevin C. Tofel
(01/28/2009)

On The Job 3.0 Brian Warren
(01/28/2009)

Papermaster Can Begin Work, IBM Can Begin Looking Over His Shoulder Darrell Etherington
(01/28/2009)

Say Hi to Doris, Your Task Management Assistant Pamela Poole
(01/28/2009)

comScore: 13M Online Inauguration Watchers Liz Gannes
(01/28/2009)

NewTeeVee in the Movies: We Live In Public Karina Longworth
(01/28/2009)

Why for AOL, the Future Is Content Om Malik
(01/29/2009)

Top-Notch Tutorials for Three Great Software Freebies Samuel Dean
(01/29/2009)

Springsteen can't save us By Louis P. Masur
This should be Bruce's promised land. So why is his vision of America still so bleak? (01/27/2009)

Sexual perversity in America By Sarah Hepola
Author Daniel Bergner talks about extreme erotic behavior and why we have more in common with sadists and fetishists than we might like to believe. (01/27/2009)

John Updike's life and work By David Lipsky
The entry from "The Salon.com Reader's Guide to Contemporary Authors," published in 2000. (01/27/2009)

This Modern World By Tom Tomorrow
In an alternate universe, Americans begin a painful period of soul-searching. (01/27/2009)

"WTF" of the day: Abortion vs. Botox Tracy Clark-Flory
A writer compares a woman's reproductive rights to plastic surgery. (01/27/2009)

Hard times call for desperate egg donation? Tracy Clark-Flory
The recession is leading more women to consider parting with their ova. (01/27/2009)

Faster, pregnant lady, kill kill! By Heather Havrilesky
Why Obama needs a team of impatient, unforgiving, third-trimester renegades to whip this country into shape. (01/27/2009)

Spanking Oprah Amy Benfer
The talk show queen's bathroom scale becomes a metaphor for our "bloated, depressed" selves. (01/27/2009)

Did Israel commit war crimes in Gaza? By Thomas Darnstädt and Christoph Schult
The immense number of Palestinian civilian casualties suggests that the country violated international law. But do the laws of war really govern asymmetrical conflicts like this one? (01/27/2009)

You don't have mail By Mike Madden
In the tech-challenged White House, the prez's BlackBerry-savvy aides feel like they've stumbled into the Carter administration. (01/27/2009)

Obama's call to arms By Gary Kamiya
By rejecting Bush's torture tactics, the new president is urging Americans to reclaim their principles -- and their courage. (01/27/2009)

Richard Cohen fulfills the role of the American journalist Glenn Greenwald
Nobody argues more enthusiastically for concealment of government secrets and protection of high-level lawbreakers than our country's media stars. (01/27/2009)

Specter caves on AG nominee Holder Alex Koppelman
Arlen Specter, who'd led GOP opposition to the nomination of Eric Holder as attorney general, now says he'll vote for confirmation. (01/27/2009)

17,000 more troops likely bound for Afghanistan Alex Koppelman
Wednesday, President Obama will be given Pentagon plans to rapidly increase the U.S. troop presence in the country; he's expected to approve them. (01/27/2009)

Michelle Bachmann, environmental crusader Alex Koppelman
The Minnesota Republican says she confronted Al Gore at inauguration in order to crack a joke about the cold weather. (01/27/2009)

Obama meets with House GOP Alex Koppelman
The president went to the Hill looking for unity on a stimulus package; Congressional Republicans used the opportunity to score political points. (01/27/2009)

Rod Blagojevich has only just begun to fight Alex Koppelman
Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, coming off his whirlwind media tour from Monday, has 11 more interviews scheduled for Tuesday. (01/27/2009)

Obama gives first TV interview to Arab network Alex Koppelman
The new president didn't discuss much in the way of substantive policy differences with his predecessor, it was the symbolism that mattered -- but the right is still upset. (01/27/2009)

Palin launches political action committee Alex Koppelman
Is SarahPAC the first step towards a run for the presidency in 2012? (01/27/2009)

John Updike, baseball writer King Kaufman
It's not what he was known for -- outside diamond circles, anyway -- but the late author penned one of the game's literary gems. (01/27/2009)

House Republicans continue their march to nowhere Andrew Leonard
The GOP debuts its own economic recovery plan: A tax cut in every pot. (01/27/2009)

Should eBay Spin Off Skype? The Debate Continues Om Malik
(01/27/2009)

Staction Project and Communication Manager Launches Scott Blitstein
(01/27/2009)

Guide to QuickBooks on the Mac Weldon Dodd
(01/27/2009)

Is the Banned PETA Ad a Hot Potato? Chris Albrecht
(01/27/2009)

Shareholder Activists Take On Web Privacy Stacey Higginbotham
(01/28/2009)

Gap Widens Between Open Source Browsers and Others Samuel Dean
(01/28/2009)

Wall Street's entitlement problem Andrew Leonard
Is it crazy for a CEO of a company hemorrhaging cash to spend $1.2 million redecorating his office? Or is it just normal? (01/27/2009)

Cut the Cord: Eliminating the Tech Support Side of Projects Darrell Etherington
(01/27/2009)

Bad News: Corning Cutting 3,500 Jobs; Good News: Cheaper TVs Om Malik
(01/27/2009)

Appigo Todo: Detailed Task Management on the iPhone Darrell Etherington
(01/27/2009)

Apple awarded multi-touch patent- end game for everyone else? James Kendrick
(01/27/2009)

Thoughts on the Apple multi-touch patent- look out Microsoft James Kendrick
(01/27/2009)

Apple Approves Podcaster App, Provides Another Ray of Hope Darrell Etherington
(01/27/2009)

Yahoo Should Buy the New York Times? Puh-lease Mathew Ingram
(01/27/2009)

Gmail Unplugs from the Cloud with Offline Support Kevin C. Tofel
(01/28/2009)

Netbooks Hurting Notebooks; Will They Also Kill the MID Market? Kevin C. Tofel
(01/27/2009)

Verizon Still Pushing for LTE in 2010 Stacey Higginbotham
(01/27/2009)

Mongolian ninja miners Andrew Leonard
Stealthy assassins panning for gold on the steppe! Or cartoonish cultural imperialism? The truth is out there (01/27/2009)

Gently Used iPod for Sale, Comes Complete With Military Secrets Darrell Etherington
(01/27/2009)

Break Pushes Original Content…Again Liz Gannes
(01/27/2009)

Your Next Notebook Display Might be a Speaker Kevin C. Tofel
(01/27/2009)

Cali Cleantech Investment, Jobs Leapfrog U.S. Josie Garthwaite
(01/27/2009)

One to Watch: Euclid Media Jazzes Up Video with Ads Liz Gannes
(01/28/2009)

AT&T’s CV Leaves Me Feeling Lost Liane Cassavoy
(01/28/2009)

Introducing the chairman of renewable energy Andrew Leonard
Mix together Californian laws, stimulus spending, and a new chairman for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and what do you get? Very happy environmentalists. (01/27/2009)

Big Think: Conversation with GLAAD's president
Neil Giuliano on the misuse of "deeply held religious beliefs" and living openly. (01/26/2009)

The best of Sundance '09 Andrew O'Hehir
Park City's hottest films, from a glittering early-'60s girlhood to a pulse-pounding Mexican gang thriller, Jim Carrey as a gay con man, the Wounded Knee occupation and more. (01/26/2009)

Real science comes to Washington By Joseph Romm
Myopic conservatives and the media still don't get global warming. But if anybody can preserve a livable climate, Obama's amazing energy team can. (01/26/2009)

Louise, 52 Edited by John Bowe
"Do you know the dollar dance? You pay a dollar to dance with the groom ... And you just dance for a minute. Heartbreaking. And after that we didn't have contact for 15 years." (01/26/2009)

Italian P.M. thinks rape is a compliment Kate Harding
Silvio Berlusconi says there are too many beautiful Italian women to protect them all from rapists -- you're welcome, gals! (01/26/2009)

WTF: "The Patriarchy Movement" Katie Rolnick
An evangelical feminism tries to roll back the clock and inject a little biblical womanhood into our lives. (01/26/2009)

To favor due process is to favor Terrorists' Rights Glenn Greenwald
The Associated Press embraces the Orwellian tactics of Bush followers to describe the debate over Guantanamo detainees (01/26/2009)

Obama's Hamas problem By Tony Karon
The president can't afford to continue the Bush administration's policies toward Israel. (01/26/2009)

Obama's Vietnam? By Juan Cole
Friday's airstrikes are evidence Obama will take the hard line he promised in Pakistan and Afghanistan. But he should remember what happened to another president who inherited a war. (01/26/2009)

Continuing Bush policies in Israel and Afghanistan Glenn Greenwald
As the U.S. economic crisis reportedly worsens, is there any real justification for continuing our involvement in Israel's wars and escalating our seven-year occupation of Afghanistan? (01/26/2009)

Salon Radio: Rep. Alan Grayson on bailout transparency Glenn Greenwald
The Federal Reserve refuses to disclose the list of institutions receiving bailout funds. Can one freshman Congressman force it to do so? (01/26/2009)

Quote of the day Alex Koppelman
Bill Kristol, we hardly knew you. (01/26/2009)

Barnum and Blago Alex Koppelman
As the Illinois Senate prepares to try him, and likely remove him from office, Gov. Rod Blagojevich's media circus rolls on. (01/26/2009)

Obama moves on fuel, emissions standards Alex Koppelman
Two orders signed by the new president Monday will benefit the environment and lead to better fuel efficiency in U.S. automobiles. (01/26/2009)

S.F. liberals to host new Gitmo on Alcatraz? Alex Koppelman
Republicans, fighting President Obama's order to shutter the prison, are using one suggestion of a substitute location to needle Democrats. (01/26/2009)

Geraldo chases down Blagojevich -- literally Alex Koppelman
Frustrated when his interview with the embattled governor of Illinois was canceled, Fox News' Geraldo Rivera confronted Blagojevich in a parking lot. (01/26/2009)

The unbearable smallness of the RNC chair battle Gabriel Winant
The contest to run the Republican National Committee has turned into a fight over which of the candidates are racist. (01/26/2009)

Gimme a D for Texas Mark Schone
Texas used to run Washington. Now Bush is the latest Texas politician to be run out of Washington. The quickest path back to power may lie in accepting demographic reality. (01/27/2009)

Breaking news: Despite global warming, snow still exists Alex Koppelman
Matt Drudge uses a coincidence -- winter weather when Al Gore is scheduled to testify about the climate -- to attack actual science. (01/27/2009)

Senate confirms Treasury nominee Geithner Alex Koppelman
His tax problems proved troublesome, but Timothy Geithner will be Treasury secretary after all; the Senate voted 60-34 in his favor. (01/26/2009)

iSkoot Reboots, Looks at a New Mobile Future Om Malik
(01/26/2009)

Deutsche Telekom Partners With Edgecast for CDN Service Om Malik
(01/26/2009)

Mobile VoIP Startups Looking Beyond Cheap Calls Om Malik
(01/26/2009)

Libertarians, not right-wingers, thank you very much Andrew Leonard
A senior fellow at the Competitive Enterprise Institute responds to accusations of hypocrisy (01/26/2009)

Mobile Tech Minutes: Windows 7 UI for the netbook James Kendrick
(01/26/2009)

Sprint to Cut 8,000 Jobs Stacey Higginbotham
(01/26/2009)

Will the Last One to Leave GrandCentral Please Turn Out the Lights? Judi Sohn
(01/26/2009)

Samsung Offers Fat Rebates on Skinny Notebooks Kevin C. Tofel
(01/26/2009)

Multi-touch appears on G1 Android- proves value of open source James Kendrick
(01/26/2009)

Foxit’s eSlick Reader to Support eReader Books? [Updated: looks like yes] Kevin C. Tofel
(01/26/2009)

Online Community Manager: Yes, It’s Really A Job Dawn Foster
(01/26/2009)

QuickBooks Online to Be Updated for Mac Users Weldon Dodd
(01/26/2009)

So what’s the next great new smartphone going to be? James Kendrick
(01/26/2009)

A lesson in stimulus economics, for Republicans Andrew Leonard
Government spending on education for low-income families is like a tax cut, only better. Consider the Pell Grant. (01/26/2009)

Apple to Microsoft: Resistance is futile Andrew Leonard
Why is the iPod killing the Zune worse than ever? Disney Channel teen star Selina Gomez has the answer. (01/26/2009)

ABI Thinks Netbooks Will Win Stacey Higginbotham
(01/26/2009)

An Avalanche of Snow: 10 iPhone Snow Reporting Apps Compared Nick Santilli
(01/26/2009)

Wireless Subsidies Reversed: Verizon’s $249 Femtocell Arrives Kevin C. Tofel
(01/26/2009)

More Mac Viruses, Similar Sources: Time to Worry? Darrell Etherington
(01/26/2009)

Where is your cloud data? Can you find it all? James Kendrick
(01/26/2009)

IBM Beefs Up Tivoli for the Cloud Stacey Higginbotham
(01/26/2009)

Picturesque 2.1 Image Software Updated David Appleyard
(01/26/2009)

Obama to California: Just do it! Andrew Leonard
After eight years of obstruction from the White House and Detroit, the fight to restrict greenhouse gas emissions finally gets started, for real (01/26/2009)

Best Tech Videos Aggregates Categorized Tech Tutorials Samuel Dean
(01/27/2009)

Microsoft Unveils Internet Explorer 8 Release Candidate Kevin C. Tofel
(01/27/2009)

Offshore Wind: Costly, But Big Benefits David Ehrlich
(01/27/2009)

Why Twitter Shouldn’t Sell Om Malik
(01/27/2009)

eMarketer: E-Commerce Vids Up 40% Chris Albrecht
(01/27/2009)

Paid Distribution Becomes a Mainstay of Web Series Liz Gannes
(01/27/2009)

FAQ: Smart Grid Katie Fehrenbacher
(01/27/2009)

Netbook Is Nothing But a Cheap PC Om Malik
(01/27/2009)

I Like to Watch By Heather Havrilesky
The scrappy rockers of HBO's "Flight of the Conchords" are back, while A&E also tries its hand at comedy with Patrick Swayze in "The Beast." (01/25/2009)

Some things just don't change Joan Walsh
New president, same old media storylines: Democrats must bow to Republicans, and Hillary Clinton is power mad! (01/26/2009)

Obama’s Broadband Snub Wasn’t A Message Stacey Higginbotham
(01/26/2009)

Sun Focusing on Energy-Efficient Data Centers for Cuts In Cost, Carbon Katie Fehrenbacher
(01/26/2009)

5 Resources for Netbook Helps, Hacks and How-To’s Kevin C. Tofel
(01/25/2009)

Twitter Said To Be Raising More Cash, Valued at $250 Million Om Malik
(01/25/2009)

Like Zune, BlackBerry Storm Suffers From iEnvy Om Malik
(01/26/2009)

Chris Rock's good hair day By Andrew O'Hehir
The comedian talks about why African-Americans spend so much money on their hair, the political ramifications of the weave, and his new documentary. (01/24/2009)

Does my butt look fat? By Kate Harding
Well, it is. And it's OK to say it, because after decades of agonizing over my weight, I've finally realized that the F-word isn't dirty. (01/24/2009)

Narcissism: The secret to women's sexuality! Tracy Clark-Flory
That's one theory offered in an article about research on female desire. (01/24/2009)

Hoping for more than hope By David Sirota
Despite the joy brought by Obama's inauguration, it was only natural to experience a twinge of anxiety while celebrating at the edge of an abyss. (01/24/2009)

Weekend Vid Picks: Before They Were Best Actress Nominees Liz Shannon Miller
(01/24/2009)

Tesla to Roadster Buyers: Please Don’t Hate Me Josie Garthwaite
(01/24/2009)

Oscar Piracy: Is Hollywood’s Security System Actually Working? Janko Roettgers
(01/24/2009)

Maybe Yahoo Was Destined to Flounder Kevin Kelleher
(01/24/2009)

"Inkheart" By Stephanie Zacharek
Brendan Fraser stars in this fantasy-adventure about the power of books. But where is the magic? (01/23/2009)

Red State Update: Are the Obamas still dancing?
Jackie and Dunlap look back at the first days of the new presidency. What's a conservative to do? (01/23/2009)

Does the devil really wear Prada? Andrew O'Hehir
R.J. Cutler discusses his fascinating documentary "The September Issue," an unvarnished view of Vogue magazine and fashion's ice princess, Anna Wintour. (01/23/2009)

Don't fear the reaper By Laura Miller
Is it really so terrible to grow old? Two new books explore what we can (and can't) learn from the elderly. (01/23/2009)

WayLay By Carol Lay
Our drug of choice. (01/23/2009)

My fiancée attacks me because I don't earn enough By Cary Tennis
I have a plan, but I have to get through school. She's freaking out. (01/23/2009)

This just in: Globe to be ungagged Rebecca Traister
By lifting the ban on funding to abortion groups abroad, Obama continues to overturn one piece of crap policy at a time. (01/23/2009)

The $3.8 million virgin speaks Kate Harding
Natalie Dylan explains her more-or-less feminist reasons for auctioning off her virginity. (01/23/2009)

Study shows social rejects don't want your damn jack Kate Harding
A new study finds that people who expect social rejection are preemptively nasty to others. (01/23/2009)

The power of the pen By Mike Madden
On Day 2 of his administration, President Obama reverses key Bush "war on terror" policies, signing orders that end torture, close the CIA's black sites and phase out Guantanamo. (01/23/2009)

Kirsten Gillibrand. Really? By Joe Conason
Why New York Gov. David Paterson chose a senator with conservative views that clash with his own. (01/23/2009)

The newest fear-mongering campaign from the Right and the media Glenn Greenwald
Claims that Terrorists can't be convicted in our civilian courts, or that it is too dangerous to imprison Terrorists inside the U.S., are empirically false (01/23/2009)

Curious list of top 25 media liberals Thomas Schaller
How are Fred Hiatt, Andrew Sullivan and Maureen Dowd on a list with our own Glenn Greenwald? (01/23/2009)

GOP embraces Obama, fingers crossed Thomas Schaller
The strategy is to not obstruct while hoping he and Democrats self-destruct. (01/23/2009)

U.S. fires missiles into Pakistan Thomas Schaller
Strike kills 17, no comment yet from White House. (01/23/2009)

Conservo-pundits pan Obama speech (sort of) Thomas Schaller
Krauthammer, Gerson not sure how to deal with the new president's inaugural address. (01/23/2009)

Palin to ink book deal Thomas Schaller
The voracious reader and former vice presidential candidate poised to pen autobiography. (01/23/2009)

Obama to reverse Bush abortion policy Thomas Schaller
In his first week, the new president reverses Bush's Mexico City order from eight years ago. (01/23/2009)

Blago compares arrest to Pearl Harbor Thomas Schaller
The Illinois governor needs to get out of the statehouse and into treatment. (01/23/2009)

Obama reminds GOP senator who won Thomas Schaller
Elections have consequences, the new president tells a resistant Republican senator. (01/23/2009)

Quote of the day Mike Madden
John Boehner wonders how spending money on contraceptives can have a stimulating effect. Seriously. (01/23/2009)

Liberal reactions to Gillibrand selection Thomas Schaller
Amid a few worries, mostly positive reaction to Patterson's choice. (01/23/2009)

Obama releases statement on gag rule Alex Koppelman
Explaining why he lifted restrictions on funding for abortion services and counseling, the president decries the politicization of the issue. (01/24/2009)

"Sunday Night Baseball" loves Chachi King Kaufman
ESPN bringing Steve Phillips into the booth with Jon Miller and Joe Morgan is the oldest trick in TV land, and one of the worst. (01/23/2009)

Scenes from a Mall
Members of Salon's Table Talk community give their perspective on the inauguration, as it unfolded. (01/23/2009)

Senate OKs DTV Delay, Still Needs Money for Coupons Stacey Higginbotham
(01/23/2009)

What the Looming Lithium Squeeze Means for Electric Car Batteries Josie Garthwaite
(01/23/2009)

Time to Lobby: The Next Cleantech Policy Goals Jennifer Kho
(01/23/2009)

Tallying the Numbers: Web Video Rivaled TV for Inauguration Views Liz Gannes
(01/23/2009)

Net Sucks Up More Power, But Also More Energy Efficient Katie Fehrenbacher
(01/23/2009)

What Makes a Mac App Jon Buys
(01/23/2009)

This week at Mobile Tech Manor #24- back home again James Kendrick
(01/23/2009)

Startup Shortcuts: An App for Misbehaving Macs Clayton Lai
(01/23/2009)

Ask the pilot By Patrick Smith
It wasn't heroics that saved the passengers of Flight 1549. It was professionalism -- and luck. (01/23/2009)

Skype Sees a Bright Future; Will It Be Spun Off? Om Malik
(01/23/2009)

Wind Power Layoffs Blowing In David Ehrlich
(01/23/2009)

Apple Ordered to Pay Up for 1G Nano Scratches Darrell Etherington
(01/23/2009)

Mobile Tech Minutes: Freeware Adds Expose´ Function to Vista Kevin C. Tofel
(01/23/2009)

Last.fm Launches Its Social Radio App on Android Om Malik
(01/23/2009)

MyFolio: A Network That Showcases Artists Darrell Etherington
(01/23/2009)

How to Learn From Unfulfilled Goals Celine Roque
(01/23/2009)

Prism: A Flexible, Free Tool for Working With Video Samuel Dean
(01/24/2009)

Enhance Live Events With Virtual Ones Aliza Sherman
(01/23/2009)

Boxee Tells Mac Users to Get LOST Weldon Dodd
(01/23/2009)

Keep Your Fonts Together With Fontcase David Appleyard
(01/23/2009)

Is There Life Left in The Remnants? Jill Weinberger
(01/23/2009)

White-Label Video Shops, Compared Liz Gannes
(01/24/2009)

MSI Wind U120 Memory Options: Do You Want 1GB or 1GB? Kevin C. Tofel
(01/23/2009)

Let's beat up on the Oscars By Stephanie Zacharek
The Academy's nominations offer a few exciting surprises amid a raft of obvious prestige picks. (01/22/2009)

My mom's multiple personalities drive me crazy! By Heather Havrilesky
In "United States of Tara," Toni Collette turns in a brilliant performance as a woman with dissociative identity disorder. (01/22/2009)

Who killed Flipper? Andrew O'Hehir
The filmmakers behind "The Cove" discuss the shocking Sundance documentary that may forever change how we feel about dolphins in captivity. (01/22/2009)

Tom the Dancing Bug By Ruben Bolling
The omnipotent God-Man's dilemma. (01/22/2009)

The tortoise and the sun By Katharine Mieszkowski
It's a showdown among environmentalists out West, where proposed solar-energy plants threaten the desert ecosystem. (01/22/2009)

White House Girlz Amy Benfer
Sasha and Malia make their debut as creepy teenage dolls. (01/22/2009)

This comic book can make you thin! By Judy Berman
Salon cartoonist Carol Lay discusses the world's first diet-book graphic memoir and why the best approach to weight loss is the least sensational. (01/22/2009)

I'm sober for 62 days and still struggling! By Cary Tennis
Shouldn't I be further along by now? Shouldn't I be out of survival mode? (01/22/2009)

From multiple births to multiple orgasms Judy Berman
A new reality show from TLC, the network that brought us the Duggars, follows the CEO of a sex-toy company. (01/22/2009)

Hell, yeah: Obama on "Roe vs. Wade" Sarah Hepola
The president offers an eloquent endorsement of the right to choose -- and of women's rights in general. (01/22/2009)

Oops, I accidentally pulled out your IUD! Tracy Clark-Flory
So says an anti-contraception nurse in New Mexico, who is being sued by a patient. (01/22/2009)

Antiabortion activists pray for Obama Tracy Clark-Flory
On the 36th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, protesters are left to hope for divine intervention. (01/22/2009)

President Obama's executive orders
The new president issues four executive orders on Guantanamo, interrogations and detainees. (01/22/2009)

Not Bush's White House anymore By Mike Madden
In his first day at his new job, Barack Obama puts his stamp on the presidency. (01/22/2009)

No more "wars of choice" By Michael Lind
If the Democrats will stop trying to out-hawk the Republicans, the Obama administration can begin rebuilding America's economy and military -- and international image. (01/22/2009)

"Torture is not moral, legal or effective" Joan Walsh
Obama's director of national intelligence states a bold truth and takes back the country's soul. (01/22/2009)

The Washington establishment's plans for Obama's executive orders Glenn Greenwald
If the travesties of Guantanamo are replicated within the U.S., much of the progress Obama just made will be undermined (01/22/2009)

Not letting abject ignorance interfere with opining Glenn Greenwald
A writer at The Atlantic defends Guantanamo military commission based on the most obviously false claims possible. How and why does that happen? (01/22/2009)

New poll on torture and investigations negates Beltway conventional wisdom Glenn Greenwald
Majorities of Americans oppose torture in all cases, want Guantanamo closed, favor civilian trials for terrorist suspects, and support investigations into Bush crimes. (01/22/2009)

Cheney criticizes Bush over Libby Alex Koppelman
The former vice president says he disagreed with his old boss' decision not to give a last-minute pardon to Scooter Libby. (01/22/2009)

Senate committee approves Geithner Alex Koppelman
Despite concerns over his taxes, Treasury Secretary-designate Timothy Geithner's nomination will now move to the full Senate. (01/22/2009)

Reports: Gillibrand will replace Clinton in Senate Alex Koppelman
With Caroline Kennedy out of contention, New York Gov. David Paterson has reportedly settled on Rep. Kirsten Gillibrand as the state's next senator. (01/23/2009)

Obama repudiates Bush interrogation policies Alex Koppelman
A new executive order contains a stinging rebuke of the Bush administration's legal justifications for its policy. (01/22/2009)

Why did Caroline Kennedy really drop out? Alex Koppelman
Conflicting reports are being leaked from the various parties involved, and now there's word of tax problems. (01/22/2009)

RNC chair update: Who's least offputting to minorities? Gabriel Winant
The selection of the GOP's next chairman now centers around the party's struggles to appeal to minority voters. (01/22/2009)

But where was the Bible? Alex Koppelman
The second time around, Barack Obama didn't take the oath of office on a Bible; now some on the right are trying to stir up controversy. (01/22/2009)

The Senate bid and the damage done Mark Schone and Rebecca Traister
Why Caroline Kennedy's aborted attempt to replace Hillary Clinton in the Senate may have done permanent harm to her image. (01/22/2009)

Hoyer: Obama unlikely to investigate torture Christopher M. Matthews
The House majority leader tells Salon he doesn't think the new administration will engage in much review of its predecessor's actions. (01/22/2009)

On cue, Beck criticizes lack of Bible at swearing-in Alex Koppelman
Fox News host Glenn Beck claims, wrongly, that every previous president has sworn his oath of office on a Bible. (01/22/2009)

ShiveringKittens: iPhone Game Presents Mild Risk of Frostbite Darrell Etherington
(01/22/2009)

4 Tools for Design, Web Site Management, and Networking Darrell Etherington
(01/22/2009)

Mossberg: “Windows 7 Leaves Vista in the Dust” Kevin C. Tofel
(01/22/2009)

Worst crisis since the Depression? Is not! Is too! Andrew Leonard
1982's low point makes current woes look mild, says the New York Times. But that's not a useful comparison. (01/22/2009)

Innovid Inserts Nifty Interactive In-Video Ads Liz Gannes
(01/22/2009)

Photo From Apple’s Design Studio: Latest Apple Product Revealed? Tom Reestman
(01/22/2009)

The Pleasure of Productivity Liam Cassidy
(01/22/2009)

QTWeb Is an Ideal Mini Browser for a USB Thumb Drive Samuel Dean
(01/23/2009)

Reach Your Broadband Cap With Comcast Backup Service Stacey Higginbotham
(01/22/2009)

Should Microsoft Reconsider Its Search Efforts? Om Malik
(01/23/2009)

Miro 2.0 Coming Soon, Beta Preview Available Now Janko Roettgers
(01/23/2009)

How to Add RSS Subscription Support to Google Chrome Kevin C. Tofel
(01/23/2009)

Reading Between the Lines: Some Takeaways From Apple’s Q1 2009 Conference Call Darrell Etherington
(01/22/2009)

Clean-Energy Industry Pushes for Tax Refunds In Stimulus Jennifer Kho
(01/22/2009)

Failure in Afghanistan, catastrophe in Pakistan Andrew Leonard
William Dalrymple's review of Ahmed Rashid's "Descent into Chaos" tells a tale of neocon-concocted utter disaster (01/22/2009)

In Pursuit of Quality: The Apple “Fanboi” Tom Reestman
(01/22/2009)

Mobile Computing Is Killing the Desktop PC Stacey Higginbotham
(01/22/2009)

Young Lesbian Love Is Luminous in Anyone But Me Julia Diddy
(01/22/2009)

Collanos Workplace: Free Team Collaboration Software Darrell Etherington
(01/22/2009)

10 Things You Should Know About Abu Dhabi and Energy Josie Garthwaite
(01/22/2009)

Progress on the Online Video Revenue Front Liz Gannes
(01/22/2009)

Semiconductor Ink Could Drive Computing Demand Stacey Higginbotham
(01/22/2009)

Lenovo W700ds comes to Mobile Tech Manor James Kendrick
(01/22/2009)

UPDATE: HP Mini 1100 surfaces- with the ExpressCard slot James Kendrick
(01/22/2009)

Is the World Approaching ‘Peak Water’? Jennifer Kho
(01/22/2009)

Sprint’s New 598U EV-DO Modem Clips on Display for Better Signal Kevin C. Tofel
(01/22/2009)

Tips and Tricks for Running QuickBooks for Windows In a VM Weldon Dodd
(01/22/2009)

The credit crunch loses its bite Andrew Leonard
Corporations are returning to the debt markets, raising the possibility that total economic catastrophe has been averted. (01/22/2009)

Get Ready for Growth of the Smart Building Chips Katie Fehrenbacher
(01/22/2009)

Why is a right-wing think tank cheering for Obama? Andrew Leonard
The Competitive Enterprise Institute applauds the new administration's efforts to roll back Bush's last minute regulations. But they're fooling no one (01/22/2009)

Quick impressions of the Lenovo W700ds portable workstation James Kendrick
(01/22/2009)

"Two straight dudes getting it on" Andrew O'Hehir
Actors Mark Duplass and Joshua Leonard talk about their challenging task in the button-pushing Sundance hit "Humpday." (01/21/2009)

Move over, Dr. House By Heather Havrilesky
Tim Roth plays an ill-tempered genius in Fox's charming crime procedural, "Lie to Me." (01/21/2009)

I was there
Meet some of the millions on the Mall who made the trek to the inauguration. (01/21/2009)

Don't you want me, baby? Andrew O'Hehir
After Obama, it was back to the '80s at Sundance, from the hideous Bret Easton Ellis nightmare "The Informers" to Greg Mottola's delightful rom-com "Adventureland." (01/21/2009)

The K Chronicles By Keith Knight
The first thing I want our new president to do. (01/21/2009)

My boss talks trash about our partners By Cary Tennis
Listening to people complain about each other makes me intensely uncomfortable. (01/21/2009)

Who should get political pardons? Nancy Goldstein
We asked 10 feminist leaders for their picks. (01/21/2009)

Gay adoptions and mini-American flags for all! Judy Berman
On his new White House Web site Obama outlines an encouragingly progressive LGBT rights agenda. (01/21/2009)

A day at the Mall By Rebecca Traister
Two million came to D.C. to brave the crowds and the cold -- and to see their country change. (01/21/2009)

An economic Bill of Rights for Americans By Michael Lind
We need a new citizen-based Social Contract that would deliver universal healthcare and paid family leave. (01/21/2009)

A new America emerging By Garrison Keillor
Six-block lines, Arctic weather, packed trains -- none of it mattered. We can believe in our country again. (01/21/2009)

View from Guantanamo By Joanne Mariner and Stacy Sullivan
Confusion, anger and relief swirl inside the Gitmo courthouse before the the tainted proceedings are halted at Obama's request. (01/21/2009)

Mohammed Jawad and Obama's efforts to suspend military commissions Glenn Greenwald
As one of his very first acts, the new president attempts to suspend Guantanamo military commissions. That's commendable, but only as a first step. (01/21/2009)

A brand-new day Joan Walsh
Obama accomplishes more good in his first eight hours than Bush did in eight years. (01/21/2009)

At last Joan Walsh
It's thrilling to watch the Obamas dance together, even without Beyonce. (01/21/2009)

One potential inauguration tragedy, narrowly averted Alex Koppelman
Thousands of people waiting to see Barack Obama were stuck in a tunnel for hours; whoever was responsible is lucky no one was hurt, or worse. (01/21/2009)

Breaking news (silly corporate names division) Mike Madden
Inaugural ball sponsors apparently took their sponsorship very seriously. (01/21/2009)

Should Obama retake the oath? Vincent Rossmeier
Some constitutional law experts say that Obama should, just to be safe. (01/21/2009)

Bush: Same as he ever was Vincent Rossmeier
In his homecoming speech in Texas, former president sought to defend his legacy. (01/21/2009)

"To: #44, From: #43..." Katharine Mieszkowski
Obama reads note from Bush left in Oval Office. (01/21/2009)

Obama seeks to suspend Gitmo trials Vincent Rossmeier
President ordered military prosecutors to seek 120-day suspension of the Guantanamo Bay war crimes tribunals (01/21/2009)

Obama staff figures out the computer system Mike Madden
The White House press operation is up and running -- for the most part. (01/21/2009)

Obama shows he's no Bush Vincent Rossmeier
President institutes new restrictions on lobbyists, pay freezes for some White House employees. (01/21/2009)

Senate confirms Hillary Clinton Mike Madden
By a 94-2 vote, Clinton's former colleagues made her appointment official. The holdouts? David Vitter and Jim DeMint, both conservative Republicans. (01/21/2009)

Report: Caroline Kennedy withdraws from Senate consideration Alex Koppelman
Considered the top candidate for Hillary Clinton's now-empty seat, Kennedy reportedly dropped out because of concern for her uncle's health. (01/22/2009)

Obama re-takes oath of office Alex Koppelman
Tuesday, the new president and Chief Justice John Roberts flubbed the swearing-in; Wednesday, they tried again. (01/22/2009)

How Fiat’s Chrysler Stake Could Be a Boon for EVs Josie Garthwaite
(01/21/2009)

Tesla Snubs Customers for A Couple Million Dollars on Delayed Roadsters Josie Garthwaite
(01/21/2009)

Want a Lower Broadband Bill? Maybe You Should Move Stacey Higginbotham
(01/21/2009)

Smart Energy Trials Making Headway, But Still Early Katie Fehrenbacher
(01/21/2009)

Is Telecommuting Still an Option in an Economic Downturn? Celine Roque
(01/21/2009)

Mobile Tech Minutes: Android Isn’t About the Hardware Kevin C. Tofel
(01/21/2009)

4 Bellwether Earnings Reports Will Predict Tech’s Future Om Malik
(01/21/2009)

"I am open to your suggestions, Senator" Andrew Leonard
Careful and cautious, Timothy Geithner refuses to get pinned down on details of his plans to fix the economy. But he's ready to listen! (01/21/2009)

Senate to Treasury nominee: "What are you going to do?" Andrew Leonard
Timothy Geithner gets his chance to explain how he will fix the economy. (01/21/2009)

I want my samurai Obama Andrew Leonard
How can the president best tackle the financial crisis? With a gleaming katana blade, of course! (01/21/2009)

The Inauguration Got Your (Broadband) Meter Running Stacey Higginbotham
(01/22/2009)

Intel Tests Out Sharp PV for Solar-Powered Data Center Josie Garthwaite
(01/22/2009)

Skype’s Growth Starts to Slow Om Malik
(01/22/2009)

Apple TV Stays on its “Hobby” Horse Chris Albrecht
(01/22/2009)

Singing and dancing at the National Cathedral
We check out the "hip-hop violinist" and learn how to drum at the National Cathedral's Martin Luther King Day celebration. (01/20/2009)

St. Louis activist road trip, Part 1 Steven Fitzpatrick Smith
Millions are making the trip to Washington. Meet a few activists who are joining the crowds. (01/20/2009)

Bateman: Congratulations, Mr. President
Barack Obama takes the presidential oath, vows to be much better than the last guy. (01/20/2009)

This Modern World By Tom Tomorrow
A farewell salute! (01/20/2009)

It's all about Michelle's dress Tracy Clark-Flory
Fashionistas are in a fever pitch over the first lady's inaugural ensemble. (01/20/2009)

I'm losing it in public By Cary Tennis
Airport foul-ups, traffic tie-ups, rude taxi drivers ... I've had it! (01/20/2009)

The way they were Amy Benfer
Michelle Obama in 1996: "I'm very wary of politics. I think he's too much of a good guy for the kind of brutality, the kind of skepticism." (01/20/2009)

The Obama era starts now By Mike Madden
With goodwill behind him -- and crisis ahead -- it's time for the incoming president to show us what he's got. (01/20/2009)

"A new era of responsibility" By Mike Madden
Mixing straight talk about dire times with lofty rhetoric about hope and determination, Obama repudiates Bush and vows to get to work. (01/20/2009)

Barack Obama's inaugural address
The new president calls upon the nation to face its challenges head on, with determination, strength and a commitment to ensuring the delivery of freedom to future generations. (01/20/2009)

Iraq War and Bush still popular in some foreign venues Glenn Greenwald
The Israeli President praises Bush for his invasion of Iraq, while Bill Kristol hails Bush's political courage in supporting Israel. (01/20/2009)

With the real celebrities Joan Walsh
Denzel, Diddy, Jay-Z and Beyonce are left alone while inauguration crowds flock to history makers like the Tuskegee Airmen. (01/20/2009)

The Next American System By Michael Lind
We need a New Contract with the American people, starting with a sweeping program of modernization that echoes Lincoln and FDR. (01/20/2009)

How will the David Gregory theory of journalism apply to the Obama administration? Glenn Greenwald
The NBC star again proudly touts the role the media played during the Bush era and in the run-up to the war, and promises more of the same for the Obama presidency. But what does that mean? (01/20/2009)

Obama and the spirit of Hawaii By Gary Kamiya
On this day when we vow to begin again, a prayer for a sea change in America. (01/20/2009)

The effects of Obama's refusal to investigate Bush crimes Glenn Greenwald
Rachel Maddow and Jonathan Turley point out the obvious inconsistency of telling the world that we again are a nation of laws and then protecting the crimes of the Bush era. (01/20/2009)

The impact of Obama's latest excellent DOJ appointments Glenn Greenwald
Two of the most vehement critics of Bush's executive power abuses are named to high-level positions, joining "outrage"-advocate and new OLC chief Dawn Johnsen. (01/20/2009)

Obama's speech: A people's history of the United States Gabriel Winant
The new chief executive reminded us where our freedom comes from -- it's not Washington. (01/20/2009)

Barack Obama is president Katharine Mieszkowski
On historic day, the United States embraces its first African-American president. (01/20/2009)

"Danger in DC!" warns Fox News Gabriel Winant
News network reports that FBI, Homeland Security circulated a bulletin last night about jihadist threat of "limited credibility." (01/20/2009)

Bush leaves Washington Gabriel Winant
Alas, the former president vacates the capital without flashing the Nixon double peace sign. (01/20/2009)

Cold and beautiful and crowded on the Mall Alex Koppelman
And I'm within yelling distance of the soon-to-be inaugurated president. (01/20/2009)

Screams erupt from crowd as Obama, Bush leave White House Gabriel Winant
Incoming and outgoing presidents head up Pennsylvania Avenue together. (01/20/2009)

You know it's high-end Americana when Spielberg praises it Gabriel Winant
On CNN, Steven Spielberg and Jon Cusack rave about the inauguration. (01/20/2009)

Change comes to the Web Vincent Rossmeier
Just minutes into Barack Obama's presidency, White House site had already received a makeover. (01/20/2009)

A new beginning Alex Koppelman
At Barack Obama's inauguration, the contrast between the outgoing Bush administration and the incoming one emphasizes a break with the past. (01/20/2009)

How was the poem? Kevin Berger
Elizabeth Alexander delivers for President Obama. (01/20/2009)

Cheney's records lost to history Gabriel Winant
A federal judge ruled that former veep has wide discretion in choosing which records of his time in office to preserve. (01/20/2009)

Fox News: We're unpresidented! Gabriel Winant
TV journalist speculates on whether we are we without a president, thanks to Obama's flubbed oath. (01/20/2009)

Obama introduced before cheering throng Gabriel Winant
The stage is full of dignitaries, while the Obamas spent their last non-presidential moments in the Capitol. (01/20/2009)

Obama takes first actions in office Katharine Mieszkowski
New president jokes as he signs first official documents. (01/20/2009)

Na na na na, hey hey, goodbye Andrew Leonard
The crowd in D.C. breaks into an impromptu raspberry for the outgoing president. (01/20/2009)

Warren's awaited invocation fails to provoke Gabriel Winant
The purpose-driven pastor managed to give an invocation without a hint of homophobia. (01/20/2009)

Ted Kennedy suffers convulsions at luncheon Vincent Rossmeier
President Obama praises stricken senator. (01/20/2009)

What a difference eight years makes Alex Koppelman
In 2001, Washington, D.C. was full of protesters -- Tuesday, it was all smiles. (01/21/2009)

How super are the Arizona Cardinals? King Kaufman
If you believe the playoffs, very. But if you believe the regular season, they don't stand a chance against the punishing Steelers. (01/20/2009)

Find Obama’s Inauguration On-Demand Chris Albrecht
(01/20/2009)

HP Mini 2140 netbook video review James Kendrick
(01/20/2009)

Ben Stein: Please eat your hat Andrew Leonard
Did anybody get the seriousness of the financial crisis more wrong than the New York Times' comedian economist? (01/20/2009)

ASUS Bringing Phoenix HyperSpace into Next Gen Notebooks: Who Pays? (Update: You Do) Kevin C. Tofel
(01/20/2009)

With Servers, Now Cisco Fights Partners Om Malik
(01/20/2009)

Obama's shout-out to John Maynard Keynes Andrew Leonard
The president did not refer to the great economist by name in his inaugural address, but if you knew where to look, the Keynesian influence was clear (01/20/2009)

A Quick Review of Obama’s Inauguration Streams Chris Albrecht
(01/20/2009)

The Obama honeymoon is over: Dow drops 332 Andrew Leonard
Investors panic as banks continue to report huge losses (01/20/2009)

Facebook + CNN = Future of TV Liz Gannes
(01/20/2009)

Cleantech Crowd Cheers Obama’s Inaugural Speech Jennifer Kho
(01/20/2009)

A dance-fest for president No. 44 Andrew Leonard
For a few hours, anyway, the world is working pretty nicely. (01/20/2009)

Reasons to Stick With QuickBooks for Windows Weldon Dodd
(01/20/2009)

Make Yourself a Resource: Adding Value to Your Blog Darrell Etherington
(01/20/2009)

Building an Information Superhighway Without a Plan Stacey Higginbotham
(01/21/2009)

Two Coasts Need to Rally Over Clean Power Katie Fehrenbacher
(01/21/2009)

IPO Drought Hides Bigger Tech Woes Om Malik
(01/21/2009)

Big Think: "I was frightened at my own ignorance"
Activist and "L Word" actor Mia Kirshner on engaging with the world and giving something back. (01/19/2009)

Jim Carrey's epic romance (in prison) Andrew O'Hehir
At Sundance, a star-studded, utterly deranged gay love story caps the opening weekend. But a dazzling tale of girlhood in '60s London steals the show. (01/19/2009)

It's an Obamanation! By Sarah Hepola
Commemorative dildos? Barack toilet paper? If there's one thing that sells in this economy, it's our 44th president. (01/19/2009)

Hillary is back By Rebecca Traister
At the Emily's List gala, Hillary Clinton is her old feminist self once again -- only better. (01/19/2009)

This land is our land Joan Walsh
Beyonce, Bruce Springsteen, Bono and Pete Seeger topped the talent at the "We Are One" concert -- but Garth Brooks almost stole the show. (01/19/2009)

Are we there yet, Martin? By Joan Walsh
MLK helped pave the road to the White House for Obama, but it will take more than Tuesday's inauguration to fulfill King's dream. (01/19/2009)

What Bishop Robinson said Sunday Joan Walsh
The gay Episcopal leader's invocation wasn't broadcast on HBO; here's what he said. (01/19/2009)

Bushes already moved out of White House Alex Koppelman
Ahead of schedule, George and Laura Bush have packed up and sent out most of their things. (01/19/2009)

Change comes to inaugural concerts Alex Koppelman
Finally, we're free from the oppressive reign of Hillary Duff and Ryan Cabrera. (01/19/2009)

Barack Obama cares about black people Mike Madden
The next president has already shown he's planning to visit the parts of Washington past the monuments, where the tourists don't go. (01/19/2009)

Bush commutes sentences of former Border Patrol agents Alex Koppelman
Ignacio Ramos and Jose Compean, who shot an unarmed drug suspect as he fled back to Mexico, then became heroes on the right, will be released from prison. (01/19/2009)

No more pardons coming? Alex Koppelman
President Bush has almost 24 hours of pardon power left, but the White House says he's done exercising it. (01/19/2009)

But where are the fireworks? Alex Koppelman
The Washington Post takes the lack of fireworks at Barack Obama's inauguration just a little too seriously. (01/19/2009)

Did Biden have choice between VP, secretary of State? Alex Koppelman
Jill Biden implied Monday that her husband was offered more than one position in an Obama administration. (01/19/2009)

White House starts referring to Bush as "former president" Alex Koppelman
In the final press schedule of George W. Bush's presidency, a sudden, dramatic change in language. (01/19/2009)

Obama honors McCain Alex Koppelman
At a ball given for his former opponent, the president-elect says "few Americans understand [the] need for common purpose and common effort better than John McCain." (01/20/2009)

The (shopping) mall is mobbed! Rebecca Traister
Tour buses clog Arlington, Va., streets. (01/20/2009)

Where will you be on 1/20?
Inauguration Day plans and memories from the members of Salon's Table Talk community. (01/19/2009)

A Fateful Month for Big Tech Companies Kevin Kelleher
(01/19/2009)

Could a Jumbo MacBook Replace the iMac? Charles Moore
(01/19/2009)

Weekend Vid Picks: Martin Luther King, Jr. Remembered Liz Shannon Miller
(01/19/2009)

Sezmi Says Some More About its Pricing Chris Albrecht
(01/19/2009)

Range Fuels Clinches $80M USDA Loan Guarantee Katie Fehrenbacher
(01/19/2009)

Why Clean Power Needs Obama Katie Fehrenbacher
(01/20/2009)

Your Sundance gigolo report Andrew O'Hehir
Ashton Kutcher sells body but not soul in dark, sexy "Spread"; Ethan Hawke, Richard Gere and Don Cheadle play good-cop, bad-cop; Anna Wintour, human being! (01/18/2009)

I Like to Watch By Heather Havrilesky
What on Earth? SciFi's "Battlestar Galactica" speeds into its home stretch with one melodramatic revelation after another. (01/18/2009)

What do you hope Obama will do first?
Education, recycling, healthcare. The president-elect has his work cut out for him. We ask the crowd which issues he should tackle right away (01/19/2009)

Obama takes the Abe train By Rebecca Traister
In the last moment before hope collides with the awesome task ahead, the president-elect retraces Lincoln's historic rail journey to Washington. (01/18/2009)

Binding U.S. law requires prosecutions for those who authorize torture Glenn Greenwald
The new Attorney General just said that Bush officials authorized torture. A treaty signed in 1988 by Ronald Reagan compels the U.S. to prosecute those who authorize torture. What's the way out of that? (01/18/2009)

Beta Is Dead Blake Snow
(01/18/2009)

Two Birds, One Stone: A Green Stimulus for the Auto Industry Guest Column
(01/19/2009)

Dude + dude = porno! Andrew O'Hehir
Sundance opens: Straight buds dare each other to go all the way in "Humpday"; claymation "Mary and Max" paints a pen-pal friendship in loving shades of bird poop. (01/17/2009)

Bateman: George W. Bush hasn't done anything wrong
The president on whether Colin Powell hurt his feelings and on having no regrets. (01/17/2009)

Obama sells out to Wall Street By David Sirota
The president-elect's support of the bank bailout is payback to his wealthy Wall Street supporters. (01/17/2009)

Salon at the inauguration, via Twitter Alex Koppelman
As Barack Obama's swearing-in as president approaches, we'll be bringing you real-time updates of all the action. (01/17/2009)

Ain't no stopping them now Alex Koppelman
On a day when the wind chill hit 11 degrees, 40,000 excited Baltimoreans waited for hours to hear Barack Obama speak. (01/18/2009)

The Chinese way of transgenic rice Andrew Leonard
Are Asians less fearful of genetically modified organisms than Europeans? (01/17/2009)

Another Victim of the Recession: Anti-Piracy Janko Roettgers
(01/17/2009)

Where to Watch Obama’s Inauguration on Jan. 20th Om Malik
(01/17/2009)

"Defiance" By Stephanie Zacharek
Daniel Craig is the secret weapon in this otherwise methodical Holocaust movie about Jewish brothers determined to kick Nazi ass. (01/16/2009)

"Notorious" By Stephanie Zacharek
Slain rapper Biggie Smalls was larger-than-life, but this biopic finds a satisfying groove by staying pleasantly unflashy. (01/16/2009)

Red State Update: Timothy Geithner is just the fellow we need
He'll understand what you're going through when you don't pay your taxes next year. (01/16/2009)

Everything you were afraid to ask about "Battlestar Galactica" By Thomas Rogers
A complete (updated!) primer on the smartest sci-fi TV show ... maybe ever. (01/16/2009)

WayLay By Carol Lay
Nurturing the new baby. (01/16/2009)

Buh-bye Bush, hello repro-rights Tracy Clark-Flory
As we bid our president farewell, a look back at the damage done. (01/16/2009)

Can we talk? By Katharine Mieszkowski
Put down that BlackBerry! Author Catherine Blyth chats about the joys of good old-fashioned conversation. (01/16/2009)

I'm 75 and living alone; my friends think I should move By Cary Tennis
My sister and my best friend seem to think I'm living in a fantasy world. (01/16/2009)

Abstinence-only clownery (literally) Tracy Clark-Flory
Is a "Bachelor of Fun Arts" really a qualification for teaching kids about sex? (01/16/2009)

Will a nose job make high school suck less? Tracy Clark-Flory
Teenagers are increasingly going under the knife for self-esteem. (01/16/2009)

Happy Sanctity of Human Life Day Kate Harding
Bush declares a national day to honor the "unborn" -- and conveniently ignore the dead. (01/16/2009)

Newer oral contraceptives not tied to heart risk Kate Harding
Newer generations of hormonal birth control pills don't increase the risk of heart disease. (01/16/2009)

Gaza invasion: Powered by the U.S. By Robert Bryce
Taxpayers are spending over $1 billion to send refined fuel to the Israeli military -- at a time when Israel doesn't need it and America does. (01/16/2009)

Can't we all just get along? By Mike Madden
As Biden and Clinton say goodbye, the Senate's Democratic majority girds for ... collegiality. (01/16/2009)

A real discussion on TV regarding U.S. policy towards Israel Glenn Greenwald
Perhaps it takes a highly-telegenic, American-born Jordanian monarch for American television networks to air a real debate on the one-sided U.S. support for Israel. (01/16/2009)

Welcome, GigaOm! Joan Walsh
A new partnership provides smart technology coverage on Salon. (01/16/2009)

Women need an economic recovery too By Eileen Boris
A comprehensive stimulus plan should promote pink jobs -- in healthcare and education -- as well as green (01/16/2009)

Salon Radio: Jay Rosen on the media's control of political debates Glenn Greenwald
How do journalists decide which viewpoints enjoy consensus status, which ones are legitimately debatable, and which ones need not be heard? (01/16/2009)

The real reason Bill Clinton pardoned Marc Rich By Joe Conason
During Eric Holder's confirmation hearing, Arlen Specter scolded the attorney general-designate, but no one mentioned Israeli pressure. (01/16/2009)

"Every kid gets a trophy" Joan Walsh
Bush's goodbye address is a festival of self-pity and delusion. (01/16/2009)

RNC candidate Dawson: I'll be Dems' "worst nightmare" Alex Koppelman
South Carolina GOP chairman Katon Dawson says he'll "expose" Democrats "for what they're doing to the American public." (01/16/2009)

Freeh: Holder "used" by Clinton in Rich pardon Vincent Rossmeier
While he largely praised Attorney General-designate Eric Holder, Former FBI Director Louis Freeh also criticized his conduct during the pardon process. (01/16/2009)

Perino delivers parting shot to media Vincent Rossmeier
In her last briefing as White House press secretary, Dana Perino alleged liberal bias in the media. (01/16/2009)

Pro-life group slams Krispy Kreme for baby-killing treats Alex Koppelman
Krispy Kreme is offering free doughnuts on Inauguration Day, and one antiabortion group thinks there's a malicious secret agenda behind it. (01/16/2009)

Karl Rove will give Bush your farewell letter Alex Koppelman
No, seriously -- Rove is offering to personally hand the president your letter on his final day in office. (01/16/2009)

How John McCain ruined television Alex Koppelman
Could a reality show really have been worse than a presidential campaign? (01/16/2009)

They're playing a title game where? King Kaufman
In Phoenix. Phoenix! And the Eagles are there too. It's nuts. The Ravens-Steelers slugfest in the AFC makes more sense. (01/16/2009)

The Bush legacy: A nationalized banking sector Andrew Leonard
No Democratic administration would ever dream of achieving what has transpired under the Republicans: Government ownership of Wall Street. (01/16/2009)

Automakers Tally Wins, Losses in $825B Stimulus Plan Josie Garthwaite
(01/16/2009)

"And the Lord said, 'Let there be Mahjong tiles'" Andrew Leonard
New details emerge of the apocalyptic showdown between Pope Benedict XVI and the former prime minister of Japan. (01/16/2009)

Monsoon Gets Social With SociableTV Liane Cassavoy
(01/16/2009)

For Tiny Netbooks, Windows 7 Is Good News Jose Garcia Fermoso
(01/17/2009)

Not all solar power consorts with the toxic devil Andrew Leonard
A reader makes a good case for the relative safety (and cost per watt) of solar thermal. (01/16/2009)

Will Mobile Video Kill the Rock Star? Yes. Chris Albrecht
(01/16/2009)

What do Wal-Mart and open-source software have in common? Andrew Leonard
In a bad economy, the low-price leader gains market share. (01/16/2009)

Downsizing hits Sundance Andrew O'Hehir
I'm off to the mysteriously non-cold Utah slopes to see Jim Carrey go gay, Ashton Kutcher play a gigolo and Paul Giamatti sell his soul. Did somebody say recession? (01/15/2009)

How to write a poem for the president By Jim Fisher
Elizabeth Alexander has been commissioned to write a poem for Inauguration Day. But the checkered history of the form suggests it's an almost impossible task. (01/15/2009)

Tom the Dancing Bug By Ruben Bolling
Super-Fun-Pak Comix: The Epic/Brutal Report, in Dudespeak; Hillbilly Billy; and more! (01/15/2009)

"Shop in your own closet!" By Rebecca Traister
As the economy lurches, glossy magazines scramble to downsize a luxury-living message for an anxious readership. (01/15/2009)

I'm wandering the halls of life on a visitor's pass By Cary Tennis
I've tried to do the pragmatic things, but I can't connect, I don't belong. (01/15/2009)

Bourgeois like me Amy Benfer
Michelle Obama's ordinariness may be her most radical feature, argues Ta-Nehisi Coates. (01/15/2009)

O say, can you see, Kate Winslet's boobs? Tracy Clark-Flory
Bill O'Reilly patriotically salutes the actress's cleavage. (01/15/2009)

Is the Army lying about friendly fire deaths? By Mark Benjamin
The military claims fratricides in Iraq and Afghanistan are down 90 percent from previous wars -- but experts call the figures suspect. (01/15/2009)

Why the U.S. has already lost in Afghanistan By Ann Jones
Rampant corruption by U.S. contractors has left the country in shambles. (01/15/2009)

Establishment Washington unifies against prosecutions Glenn Greenwald
What explains the virtual unanimity among political and media elites that Bush officials should be protected from any accountability for crimes they committed? (01/15/2009)

Get money into the economy now By Michael Lind and Phil Angelides
Is there danger that the stimulus could become nothing more than an appropriations bill? And can green jobs save the economy? (01/15/2009)

Today's FISA ruling: a case study in 8 years of lying and ignorance Glenn Greenwald
Right-wing Bush followers and ignorant journalists combine to create a completely false storyline to defend Bush's policies (01/15/2009)

Texas blues Alex Koppelman
Even George W. Bush's home state may not be safe for the GOP anymore -- Republicans are reportedly worried about losing a Senate seat there. (01/15/2009)

Senate committee endorses Clinton's nomination Alex Koppelman
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee voted 16-1 to back Hillary Clinton's confirmation as secretary of State. (01/15/2009)

Holder: "Waterboarding is torture" Alex Koppelman
In his confirmation hearing, Barack Obama's nominee to become attorney general makes a clean break with the Bush administration's stance on the technique. (01/15/2009)

Fox News on inauguration: "Gay America prepares to party" Alex Koppelman
The network's Web site claims there'll be "a slew of gay parties and inaugural balls," and notes that some conservatives are hopping mad. (01/15/2009)

Quote of the day Alex Koppelman
Former Sen. Rick Santorum isn't really in to that whole "post-partisan" thing. (01/15/2009)

Judge not buying feds' case against 11-year-old terrorist Gabriel Winant
The judge ordered the release of a detainee accused of belonging to a London terror cell at a time when he was 11, and lived in Saudi Arabia. (01/15/2009)

Despite GOP bluster, mostly smooth sailing for Holder Alex Koppelman
The attorney general nominee faced a few tough questions during his confirmation hearing, but didn't encounter the promised level of opposition. (01/16/2009)

Bush says goodbye Alex Koppelman
In a farewell address to the country, the outgoing president looks ahead, but also falls back on familiar themes. (01/16/2009)

Stanford Prof. Wants to Link Smart Meter Data to Online Game Wagner James Au
(01/15/2009)

Ask the pilot By Patrick Smith
Most bird strikes don't cause damage, but they can be disastrous. Thursday's accident ended well because of good luck and brilliant flying. (01/15/2009)

More Than 70 Applications for the DOE’s Green Car Loan Program Katie Fehrenbacher
(01/15/2009)

A California gold rush for foreclosed homes Andrew Leonard
Sales of existing homes jump in December, but the new bargains are just a sign of bad times (01/15/2009)

An Inside Look At Dell’s Cloud Server Lab Stacey Higginbotham
(01/15/2009)

How to create micro-hybrid magic Andrew Leonard
The European Union mandates a cut in carbon dioxide emissions for new cars, and innovation flourishes. When California tried to play the same game, Bush said no (01/15/2009)

In His Stead: A Look at Tim Cook and What He Means for Apple Darrell Etherington
(01/15/2009)

Indirect Marketing: How Well Does it Work? Darrell Etherington
(01/15/2009)

How to spend $550 billion Andrew Leonard
Government with a capital "G": House Democrats release a draft proposal for the economic recovery plan. (01/15/2009)

How George Bush lost a mahjong battle for world domination Andrew Leonard
If "The Legend of Koizumi" isn't the wackiest manga of all time, the competition must be out of this world (01/15/2009)

YouTube Introduces “TV Website” For Nintendo Wii and Sony PS3 Wagner James Au
(01/15/2009)

Are Consumer Electronics Makers the New Content Gatekeepers? Daisy Whitney
(01/16/2009)

Polygamy gets ugly By Heather Havrilesky
In its third season, "Big Love" abandons its sugarcoated take on plural marriage for a far darker picture. (01/14/2009)

Bateman: How bad is the economy?
New ways to survive these tough times. (01/14/2009)

DVDs you should have seen in 2008, but didn't Andrew O'Hehir
Eddie Albert in "1984," the best of MST3K, an even sexier "Lady Chatterley," classic Brit-horror, and Donald vs. Chip 'n' Dale. (01/14/2009)

Alcoholics, sexaholics, shopaholics By Laura Miller
America is a country in recovery. Two new books illustrate the paradoxes and contradictions in our current notions of addiction. (01/14/2009)

The K Chronicles By Keith Knight
More observations of a new parent. (01/14/2009)

My mom has halitosis! By Cary Tennis
My mother's breath stinks but I'm afraid to mention it! (01/14/2009)

Bullying women into maternity leave Tracy Clark-Flory
A French minister is condemned for returning to work five days after giving birth. (01/14/2009)

Why Gene Robinson is too little, too late Nancy Goldstein
Inviting an openly gay bishop to Obama's inauguration does not make up for the offensive blunder that is Rick Warren. (01/14/2009)

Should student-teacher sex always be illegal? Sarah Hepola
A Washington court rules that it's not against the law if the student is 18. (01/14/2009)

To Hillary, with love By Mike Madden
Hillary Clinton's Senate confirmation hearing to become Barack Obama's secretary of state turns into a group hug. (01/14/2009)

Girlish, moody fiction? No thanks By Garrison Keillor
What readers really want is dastardly deeds by dark, despicable men, or saucy wenches with pert breasts displayed like fresh fruit on a platter. (01/14/2009)

Greening the stimulus By Bill McKibben, Joseph Romm and John Whitehead
Environmentalists push for a sustainable recovery plan. But one economist warns against trying to do too much. (01/14/2009)

Obama's early stumbles By Camille Paglia
Readers ask, Camille dishes: On Democratic woes, the Weather Underground, Kanye West, Freud, alleged gay genes and "the long sleep." (01/14/2009)

Tom Friedman offers a perfect definition of "terrorism" Glenn Greenwald
The New York Times war cheerleader urges that Hamas be "educated" by "inflicting heavy pain on the Gaza population". (01/14/2009)

Video of the day Alex Koppelman
Don't ever make a bet with Florida Sen. Bill Nelson. (01/15/2009)

Bush's final assessment: 34 percent approval Vincent Rossmeier
The president is leaving office with the lowest approval rating since Richard Nixon. (01/14/2009)

Faith-based pimpin' ain't easy Alex Koppelman
Police say the former director of Ohio's Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives was the "guru" of prostitution in his city. (01/14/2009)

Conservative Kudlow dishes on Obama dinner Alex Koppelman
Though the meeting was off the record, the CNBC host offered details of his discussions with the president-elect, and sounded very impressed. (01/14/2009)

Political play of the decade? Alex Koppelman
In Tennessee, at least, Democrats know how to stay in control of the legislative branch. (01/14/2009)

Shinseki's revenge Alex Koppelman
The retired general, shunned by the Bush administration for being too prescient about the occupation of Iraq, is up for a Cabinet position. (01/14/2009)

Obama meets with liberal pundits Alex Koppelman
Following close on the heels of his dinner with conservative columnists, the president-elect talked with Frank Rich, Rachel Maddow and others. (01/14/2009)

Cheney on Iraq: "We did exactly the right thing" Alex Koppelman
In a wide-ranging interview, the vice-president maintains Iraqi civilian deaths were worth it, talks up administration "successes" and says he doesn't believe his poll numbers. (01/15/2009)

T. Boone Calls for $28B of Stimulus for Natural Gas Vehicles Katie Fehrenbacher
(01/14/2009)

Solar’s Dirty Side is Being Ignored, Report Says Robert Mullins
(01/14/2009)

What the New DOE Chief Steven Chu Means for Clean Technology Josie Garthwaite
(01/14/2009)

Bad news from Steve Jobs Andrew Leonard
The Apple CEO announces he's taking a six-month medical leave, urges his employees "to focus on delivering extraordinary products" (01/14/2009)

Why Yahoo Should Buy Hulu Om Malik
(01/14/2009)

A Chinese blog explosion Andrew Leonard
China gained 88 million Internet users in 2008. Online political dissent also jumped. That can't be an accident. (01/14/2009)

A stimulus band-aid for education Andrew Leonard
House Democrats propose to spend $80 billion helping states keep schools afloat. California needs it, now (01/14/2009)

"Real men keep p values to themselves" Andrew Leonard
A short lesson in statistics (01/14/2009)

iPod Touch: The New Age Gameboy Tanner Morrison
(01/14/2009)

iPhone Nano Spoiling Pre’s Party? Darrell Etherington
(01/14/2009)

Poison solar Andrew Leonard
In the rush to encourage solar power production, governments aren't paying enough attention to the toxic chemicals employed in the manufacturing process. (01/14/2009)

3 Key Web Working Skills to Develop in 2009 Darrell Etherington
(01/14/2009)

Where to Watch Obama’s Inauguration Online Liz Gannes
(01/14/2009)

Why Apple’s NVIDIA GPU Extended Service Program is Inadequate Charles Moore
(01/14/2009)

Jobs’ Stepping Down May Be More Than “Temporary” Nick Santilli
(01/15/2009)

Treasury secretary nominee blamed for letting Citigroup run wild Andrew Leonard
As president of the New York Fed, Tim Geithner was the superbank's No. 1 regulator. So are the bank's woes his fault? (01/14/2009)

The Biggest Losers: Delayed DTV Edition Stacey Higginbotham
(01/15/2009)

What can Obama learn from FDR's first 100 days? By Mark Schone
The author of "Nothing to Fear" talks about the striking parallels -- and differences -- between the president-elect and another who took office at a time of economic meltdown. (01/13/2009)

This Modern World By Tom Tomorrow
The raw, gritty and totally true story of a penguin. (01/13/2009)

Should Johnny play linebacker? By Robert Burton
Concussions sustained in high school sports may put young athletes at increased risk for Alzheimer's disease. (01/13/2009)

"WTF" of the day Tracy Clark-Flory
A father allegedly sells his 14-year-old daughter into marriage for booze and Gatorade. (01/13/2009)

It's a bird, it's a plane, it's Super-feminist! Tracy Clark-Flory
Ms. Magazine pictures Barack Obama as women's undercover hero. (01/13/2009)

I'm not ready to be a stepmom By Cary Tennis
If I marry, I get a 16-year-old who can barely take care of herself. (01/13/2009)

The perils of privilege Amy Benfer
Colleges discriminate against rich white kids from the Northeast! Oh, the scandal! (01/13/2009)

What "Waltz With Bashir" can teach us about Gaza By Gary Kamiya
The stunning new Israeli film reveals painful parallels between one of Israel's darkest moments and the current conflict. (01/13/2009)

"Teach America: Government can work" By Dean Baker, James Hamilton and Jeff Madrick
Economists Jeff Madrick, Dean Baker and James Hamilton talk about how President-elect Obama should proceed with his stimulus plan. (01/13/2009)

Criticisms, political pressure and Barack Obama Glenn Greenwald
The president-elect's advisors respond to the firestorm created by Sunday's remarks on Guantanamo, illustrating the value of criticizing Obama when he deserves it. (01/13/2009)

Geithner hit with tax, housekeeper immigration issues Alex Koppelman
Barack Obama's nominee to be Treasury secretary reportedly neglected to pay certain taxes and to check whether his housekeeper was legally able to work. (01/13/2009)

Clinton faces relatively easy confirmation hearing Alex Koppelman
The nominee to be secretary of State dealt with some tough questions about her husband's work, but her a vote in her favor seems assured. (01/13/2009)

Revealed: Obama used to support same-sex marriage Alex Koppelman
Today, the president-elect favors civil unions instead of full marriage rights for homosexuals, but that reportedly wasn't the case in 1996. (01/14/2009)

The right responds to Gitmo closure news Alex Koppelman
One group, Move America Forward, is organizing a petition in favor of keeping the prison open. (01/13/2009)

Palin now attacking her defenders Alex Koppelman
The Anchorage Daily News was working to debunk a nasty rumor about the governor's family -- so Sarah Palin is accusing the paper of bias against her. (01/13/2009)

Paterson interviews Kennedy, comes away "impressed" Alex Koppelman
The governor of New York says Caroline Kennedy is still in the running for Hillary Clinton's Senate seat. (01/13/2009)

Obama dines with Will, Kristol, Brooks Alex Koppelman
The president-elect had dinner with the three conservative pundits Tuesday night -- there's speculation Rush Limbaugh was invited as well. (01/14/2009)

Quote of the day Alex Koppelman
The demographic explanation for Republican losses. (01/13/2009)

Huckabee already gearing up for 2012? Vincent Rossmeier
In an Esquire profile, the former Arkansas governor criticizes Sarah Palin and Mitt Romney and compares homosexuality to obesity. (01/13/2009)

7 Reasons Why Carol Bartz Is Right for Yahoo Om Malik
(01/13/2009)

Beyond WiMAX: Gigabit Wireless Kit Eaton
(01/13/2009)

What the New FCC Chairman Must Do Stacey Higginbotham & Om Malik
(01/13/2009)

Steven Chu explains: "Coal is my worst nightmare" Andrew Leonard
If the world continues on its current path, he tells the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, "it will be a bad dream" (01/13/2009)

The amazing shrinking Citigroup Andrew Leonard
Oops! Can we have a do-over on that whole decade of mega-banking mergers? (01/13/2009)

Steven Chu takes the stand Andrew Leonard
Obama's pick for energy secretary tells a Republican senator from Alaska that energy efficiency, not increased domestic production, is the key to decreased dependence on foreign oil. (01/13/2009)

DRM Still Strong With Apple, Just Different Darrell Etherington
(01/13/2009)

4 Ways Web Workers Can Show That They are “Real” People Celine Roque
(01/13/2009)

An Elegant Option for Collaborative Content Review Pamela Poole
(01/13/2009)

CES 2009: My Hit List Liane Cassavoy
(01/14/2009)

Is There Still a Need for Network DVRs? Chris Albrecht
(01/13/2009)

Hulu Yanks Sunny, Viewers Don’t Find it Funny Chris Albrecht
(01/13/2009)

Netbook Screens Continue to Grow as does the Market Kevin C. Tofel
(01/13/2009)

Big Think: Branding and the social web
Innovation consultant Nita Rollins on the changing relationship between the brand and the consumer. (01/12/2009)

Mickey, "Slumdog," Winslet and the Woodman Andrew O'Hehir
Indies and Brits -- or at least Kate Winslet and "Slumdog Millionaire" -- dominate the Golden Globes. Plus: Mickey Rourke's face explained, via cryptic asides. (01/12/2009)

The two-boyfriend problem By Cary Tennis
I miss the one I left, but I don't want the one I left him for! (01/12/2009)

Paul Pesce, 83 By John Bowe
I turned to her and said, "Could I take you to your home?" She looks at me and -- with a pause -- she says, "If you got a quarter you can go anywhere you want." (01/12/2009)

Throwing the baby out with the breast pump Kate Harding
Finally, an article on breastfeeding that's more informative than it is judgmental -- almost. (01/12/2009)

Rosies of the recession Tracy Clark-Flory
As their hubbies are laid off, Wall Street wives are reportedly entering the workforce. (01/12/2009)

What mandate for change? By Mike Madden
Barack Obama is already facing pushback from Congress about his economic stimulus plan. But it's coming from Democrats. (01/12/2009)

Make the stimulus big, smart and fair By Angela Blackwell
Don't build more car-choked highways and bridges to nowhere. Investing in jobs, transit and people will build a prosperous, inclusive America. (01/12/2009)

Obama v. the National Intelligence Estimate on Iran Glenn Greenwald
Last year, the NIE famously concluded with "high confidence" that Iran halted its nuclear weapons program in 2003. Why did Obama say yesterday that Iran is pursuing nuclear weapons? (01/12/2009)

Bush holds final press conference Alex Koppelman
The outgoing president wishes his successor well, and discusses some of his mistakes, but maintains that history will be the final judge of his performance. (01/12/2009)

Joe the Plumber: "I think media should be abolished from reporting" Alex Koppelman
In Israel, the newly minted reporter calls for an end to war reporting and a return to good old-fashioned propaganda. (01/12/2009)

Obama: "We need to look forward" Alex Koppelman
The president-elect plays down the possibility of large-scale investigations into the Bush administration's conduct. (01/12/2009)

Another Republican senator retiring Alex Koppelman
One more blow for an already weakened GOP: Ohio's George Voinovich won't seek reelection in 2010. (01/12/2009)

Conservatives up in arms over Browner's socialist ties Alex Koppelman
Carol Browner, Barack Obama's choice for climate czar, once sat on a commission run by the Socialist International. (01/12/2009)

Obama will order closure of Guantanamo prison Alex Koppelman
The Associated Press reports that, as one of his first official acts, the president-elect will issue an executive order closing the facility. (01/12/2009)

Burris wins, will be seated Alex Koppelman
Senate lawyers approved Roland Burris' paperwork Monday, prompting Democratic leaders to announce that he'll be sworn in later this week. (01/12/2009)

Quote of the day Alex Koppelman
Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell faces the toughest decision of his administration. (01/13/2009)

Ignorance is not a sportswriting skill King Kaufman
Journalists are supposed to fight it, not brag about it. Too many baseball writers don't seem to feel that way. (01/12/2009)

Why A123Systems Lost the Volt Battery Deal Josie Garthwaite
(01/13/2009)

Genghis Khan gets a bad rap Andrew Leonard
Neo-Nazi Mongolians claim Hitler was inspired by the great conqueror (01/12/2009)

Obama's economic team: "A joy to argue with" Andrew Leonard
More details emerge on the stimulus, via YouTube and elsewhere. Paul Krugman is critical, but happy at the lack of outright dishonesty (01/12/2009)

Tesla to Sell Even More Expensive Electric Car Katie Fehrenbacher
(01/12/2009)

Why Refundable Tax Credits Are Important for Clean Power Josie Garthwaite
(01/12/2009)

Hank Paulson declares victory Andrew Leonard
The Treasury Department claims the Wall Street bailout is working. Not really, says the congressional panel investigating the bailout (01/12/2009)

Sites That Bring Online Shopping Benefits Offline Stacey Higginbotham
(01/13/2009)

Motorola Cuts Could Be Bad News for Windows Mobile Om Malik
(01/12/2009)

When Touch Is Inappropriate Stacey Higginbotham
(01/12/2009)

Taking Supercomputing to the Cloud Stacey Higginbotham
(01/12/2009)

Google Searches Are Power Hogs Katie Fehrenbacher
(01/12/2009)

Is a DTV Delay a Bailout for Procrastinators? Chris Albrecht
(01/13/2009)

Really, SNL? The Doogie Howser Digital Short’s Not Online? Really? Liz Shannon Miller
(01/12/2009)

CES Wrap up- where oh where was Android? James Kendrick
(01/12/2009)

I Like to Watch By Heather Havrilesky
Time to program your DVRs! From new shows like "Dollhouse" and "The United States of Tara" to countless returning favorites, an embarrassment of mid-season riches is upon us! (01/11/2009)

Obama's allegedly "new" centrism and his ABC interview today Glenn Greenwald
How have people become convinced that the decades-old Beltway platitudes of "centrism," post-partisanship and non-ideological "competence" are now new and transformative? (01/11/2009)

Why Pick On Google? How Green Are We The People? Om Malik
(01/12/2009)

iPhone Tethering? Be Careful What You Wish For! Om Malik
(01/12/2009)

Web Infrastructure And a Startup Funding Manifesto Benjamin Black & Vijay Gill
(01/11/2009)

Mayfield Fund Gets Serious About Energy Tech Katie Fehrenbacher
(01/12/2009)

CBS Tries to Out-Hulu Hulu with TV.com Liz Gannes
(01/12/2009)

For richer or poorer? By Marisa Belger
I never thought money mattered in my relationship. But when my husband lost his job, I considered leaving him. (01/10/2009)

Should parents ban Barbie? Tracy Clark-Flory
Babble stages a parental "smackdown" on the topic, but the plastic dolly wins over both sides. (01/10/2009)

Bill Moyers on Israel/Gaza Glenn Greenwald
The PBS journalist delivers the type of balanced and sober assessment of the latest Middle East War that is virtually never heard in our political establishment. (01/10/2009)

What We Talk About When We Talk About News Kevin Kelleher
(01/10/2009)

Red State Update: Turmoil in the Senate!
Jackie and Dunlap on what's wrong with Minnesota and why Caroline Kennedy should get the appointment. (01/09/2009)

"Bride Wars" By Stephanie Zacharek
Catfight alert! Anne Hathaway and Kate Hudson battle for the bouquet in this wedding comedy. (01/09/2009)

Father of the ecosystem By Andrew O'Hehir
In "The Invention of Air," Steven Johnson creates a fascinating portrait of Joseph Priestley, a friend of Franklin and Jefferson and a freethinker who changed history. (01/09/2009)

WayLay By Carol Lay
New Year's resolutions: More, more, more -- and less, less, less. (01/09/2009)

Class war: Palin vs. Kennedy Tracy Clark-Flory
The Alaska governor suggests the media is going easy on the Senate hopeful because of class. (01/09/2009)

I fell for a man on the train By Cary Tennis
I'm in a relationship and he's recently divorced; we're attracted but confused. (01/09/2009)

Video of the day Kate Harding
Sylvia Plath reads "Daddy" ... sort of. (01/09/2009)

On "mantyhose" and misogyny Kate Harding
Why is the image of a man in tights funny? Because women suck, duh. (01/09/2009)

The problem with cheap oil By Michael Klare
The price may fall still farther in 2009. Be careful what you wish for. (01/09/2009)

Salon Radio: Dr. Nathan Burroughs on dynastic politics Glenn Greenwald
Dynastic succession -- Caroline Kennedy v. Andrew Cuomo -- is becoming increasingly common in the U.S. politics. What does that mean for democracy? (01/09/2009)

Al Franken stole the election? Prove it or shut up By Joe Conason
The recount shows that he won the Minnesota Senate race. The lying liars who say otherwise have no evidence of cheating. (01/09/2009)

Blagojevich impeached Alex Koppelman
The Illinois House voted almost unanimously to impeach the governor; he'll now be tried in the state Senate. (01/09/2009)

Is Obama deliberately snubbing Dean? Alex Koppelman
Despite the outgoing DNC chair's successes, the incoming administration hasn't been very welcoming, and people close to him reportedly aren't happy. (01/09/2009)

Don't blame Proposition 8 on African-Americans Vincent Rossmeier
A new study contradicts claims that African-American voters led to the passage of California's gay marriage ban. (01/09/2009)

Blago: impeachment because he "[fought] for families" Alex Koppelman
In one of the stranger press conferences in recent memory, the Illinois governor defends himself, attacks his enemies and quotes Tennyson. (01/09/2009)

Blagojevich isn't giving up yet Alex Koppelman
The embattled Illinois governor releases a combative statement responding to the latest impeachment news. (01/09/2009)

Forget "Hannity and Colmes," here's "Hannity and Sharpton" Alex Koppelman
Al Sharpton will play the liberal foil on the first edition of the Fox News show after the departure of co-host Alan Colmes. (01/09/2009)

Blago speaks on impeachment Alex Koppelman
The Illinois governor holds a press conference to discuss the news that the state House voted to impeach him. (01/09/2009)

What will Dems do about Burris now? Alex Koppelman
A state court decision says Roland Burris doesn't need the approval of the Illinois secretary of state, putting the Senate Democratic leadership in a bind. (01/09/2009)

It's Florida -- now back to the NFL King Kaufman
College football gives way at last after the Gators beat the Sooners without the promised scoring explosion. Plus: Round 2 playoff picks. (01/09/2009)

Dance, save, dream
What were your New Year's resolutions -- and how are you doing keeping them? Members of Salon's Table Talk community check in on their progress. (01/09/2009)

Is Obama aiming too low? Andrew Leonard
11 days before his inauguration, and critics are rushing to accuse the president-elect of excessive caution. (01/09/2009)

Ask the pilot By Patrick Smith
The hazards of flying while Muslim. Plus: Africa's coolest airport, surly airport staff, dangerous T-shirts. (01/09/2009)

Low Prices, Convergence Devices Dominate CES 2009 Jose Fermoso
(01/10/2009)

Here Come the Specialty Clouds Stacey Higginbotham
(01/09/2009)

Amazon’s New Management Console Treads Lightly Stacey Higginbotham
(01/09/2009)

Delaying DTV Could Mean Longer Wait for LTE Stacey Higginbotham
(01/09/2009)

Rhode Island Could Get North America’s First Offshore Wind Farm David Ehrlich
(01/10/2009)

Verenium Cranks Up Demo Plant — What Next? Katie Fehrenbacher
(01/09/2009)

How Realistic is Obama’s Goal to Double Clean Energy by 2012? Josie Garthwaite
(01/09/2009)

“Strange Light” Destroys Wind Turbine: UFO?! Josie Garthwaite
(01/09/2009)

Zonday Must Pay for “Freeloader Nation” Chris Albrecht
(01/10/2009)

(Free) Mobile TV Coming to 22 Cities Chris Albrecht
(01/09/2009)

NIN’s Newest Game-Changer: HD Concert Footage Via BitTorrent Janko Roettgers
(01/09/2009)

SpectraWatt Suspends Factory Plans, Expects Production Delay Jennifer Kho
(01/09/2009)

Hot amnesia babe meets Mexican Mennonites Andrew O'Hehir
"Just Another Love Story" is a dazzling, bloody Danish noir; "Silent Light" a prodigious fable of love and faith in an unlikely setting. (01/08/2009)

Tom the Dancing Bug By Ruben Bolling
The original investment scam, courtesy of the Founding Fathers. (01/08/2009)

I want to be spanked but remain a virgin By Cary Tennis
I'm just out of college and want to experiment: Am I playing with fire? (01/08/2009)

Model sues over "skank" comment Tracy Clark-Flory
She wants to take a bully blogger to court. But does she have a case? (01/08/2009)

Lay off those not-so-glamorous teen moms Amy Benfer
The teen birthrate may be up, but you can't pin it on Juno, Jamie Lynn and Bristol -- yet. (01/08/2009)

Anorexia as art Tracy Clark-Flory
A photographer captures impossibly thin models, after discovering pro-ana sites. (01/08/2009)

"The Real World" offers Transgenderism 101 Thomas Rogers
MTV's reality dinosaur (finally!) gets a trans cast member. How painful is this going to be? (01/08/2009)

W. and the damage done By Vincent Rossmeier and Gabriel Winant
President Bush inherited a peaceful, prosperous America. As he exits, Salon consults experts in seven fields to try to assess the devastation. (01/08/2009)

Neoconservatism dies in Gaza By Juan Cole
The recent Israeli offensive has put the final nail in the coffin of the Bush administration's Middle East fantasy. (01/08/2009)

Both parties cheerlead still more loudly for Israel's war Glenn Greenwald
As the body count in Gaza piles up, the U.S. Congress acts overwhelmingly to insinuate itself into the war with blind support for Israel. (01/08/2009)

America then and now Glenn Greenwald
It's now commonplace for our political and media elites to explicitly renounce the principles of justice which the U.S. long led the world in advocating. (01/08/2009)

Sarah Palin is not bitter Alex Koppelman
In an interview about media bias in the election, the Alaska governor goes on the attack. (01/08/2009)

No good candidates for RNC chair Alex Koppelman
Why none of the six men in the race have the right stuff for the job of leading Republicans back to victory. (01/09/2009)

Quote of the day Alex Koppelman
Right-wing commentator Debbie Schlussel bemoans the good old days of comic books, when the heroes weren't Obama-supporting terrorist lovers. (01/09/2009)

GOP introduces bill to fight nonexistent enemy Alex Koppelman
Republicans' battle to stop the return of the Fairness Doctrine continues, even though no one really wants to bring it back. (01/08/2009)

Cheney: "I've got a lot of rivers to fish" Alex Koppelman
The outgoing vice president defends his actions and says he's retiring from public life. (01/08/2009)

Chris Matthews won't run for Senate Alex Koppelman
The MSNBC host flirted with the idea of a campaign in his home state, but ultimately decided against it. (01/08/2009)

Bad news for GOP: Sen. Kit Bond retiring Alex Koppelman
The announcement means an open seat in Missouri, a swing state, in 2010. (01/08/2009)

Obama beats McCain (officially) Mike Madden
Congress certifies the Electoral College vote, clearing the procedural way for Barack Obama to take the oath of office on Jan. 20 (01/08/2009)

Obama formally puts Kaine in charge of DNC Mike Madden
Expect the Democratic National Committee to pick up where Obama's campaign left off, as Tim Kaine -- a longtime Barack Obama backer -- takes control. (01/08/2009)

Report: Brennan will be top counterterror advisor Alex Koppelman
John Brennan, who was forced to withdraw from consideration to head the CIA, will reportedly have a vital job in the Obama administration. (01/08/2009)

Don Larsen: The readers write King Kaufman
Comparing the players of 1956 to those of today gets a lively debate going. (01/08/2009)

Obama: "A clean break from a troubled past" Andrew Leonard
The president-elect makes his case to the nation for immediate action on the economy. Let's hope Senate Republicans were listening. (01/08/2009)

A name China scholars will remember Andrew Leonard
John "Beginning Chinese" DeFrancis passes away. Who knew he once tangled with Senator Joe McCarthy? (01/08/2009)

Even Wal-Mart gets the blues Andrew Leonard
Cutbacks in discretionary spending take their toll, even at the "low-price leader" (01/08/2009)

Can Pre Save Palm From Being Put Out to Pasture? Om Malik
(01/09/2009)

For Sun, Q-Layer is a Smart Buy Om Malik
(01/08/2009)

Verizon Branches Out With Expensive Online Storage Stacey Higginbotham
(01/08/2009)

Qualcomm Runs Android on Netbook Chip Stacey Higginbotham
(01/08/2009)

With iPod Touch (& iPhone) Apple Will Rule the Mobile Web Om Malik
(01/08/2009)

i.TV Is iPhone’s Content Depot, with Barely Any Video Yet Liz Gannes
(01/09/2009)

Show of Hands: Gestures Control Hitachi TV Chris Albrecht
(01/08/2009)

MOD Systems Sees Video Delivery Via SD Cards Chris Albrecht
(01/08/2009)

John Doerr Mentions Kleiner’s Stealthy Lithium Ion Battery Startup Katie Fehrenbacher
(01/08/2009)

Bateman: Ann Coulter on presidential assassins
Harry Smith talks to the pundit and learns that everything wrong in America is the fault of the left. (01/07/2009)

What's your damage? By Heather Havrilesky
FX's scheming-lawyer drama "Damages" is back for a fast-paced, twisted sophomore season that might just be better than the first. (01/07/2009)

The Holocaust memoir so heartwarming it had to be fake By Lev Raphael
Herman Rosenblat's concentration-camp romance duped Oprah, among many others. Why are we so eager to put a happy ending on a tragedy? (01/07/2009)

The K Chronicles By Keith Knight
A series of unfortunate incidents. (01/07/2009)

Will the salmon be back in 2009? By Jacoba Charles
Climate change may help explain the historic collapse of the species. Yet ocean experts see signs that idle fishermen can fire up their boats again. (01/07/2009)

How the Madoff mess hits women Nancy Goldstein
With two progressive organizations forced to shutter, it isn't just wealthy individuals being affected by the investment scandal. (01/07/2009)

"Dangerous High School Girls in Trouble!" Amy Benfer
Yeah, the title totally hooked us, too. (01/07/2009)

His money allowed him to deny he's an alcoholic By Cary Tennis
Having lost his job, my best friend needs to hear the truth. (01/07/2009)

I was fleeced by Madoff By Geneen Roth
The financial guru's Ponzi scheme cost me 30 years of retirement savings. How could he do this to me -- and why did I let him? (01/07/2009)

The DOJ pursues the "real criminal" in the NSA spying scandal Glenn Greenwald
While the high-level lawbreakers are protected from consequences by our political class, only the courageous whistle-blower is subject to criminal prosecution. (01/07/2009)

Reasons to think twice about seating Roland Burris Joan Walsh
Democrats should be the party of integrity in the wake of crippling corruption scandals for Republicans -- and racial politics can backfire. (01/07/2009)

The cheerful idiot By Garrison Keillor
As the Current Occupant imagines his legacy emerging golden and shining in a hundred years after all of us are deceased, you and I go on. (01/07/2009)

Reid: Burris won't be seated -- yet Alex Koppelman
The Senate majority leader says they're waiting on a decision from an Illinois court, but seems ready to accept Roland Burris as a senator soon. (01/07/2009)

Joe the Plumber's now Joe the Reporter Alex Koppelman
His 15 minutes of fame aren't quite finished -- a conservative blog network is sending him to report from Israel. (01/07/2009)

Can Harry Reid do anything right? Alex Koppelman
The new Congress is only two days old, but the majority leader's having a tough time already. (01/07/2009)

George W. Bush, environmentalist Alex Koppelman
In the final days of his presidency, Bush moves to protect a wide swath of the Pacific Ocean. (01/07/2009)

Report: Burris will be seated Alex Koppelman
The Associated Press says Senate Democrats will now let Roland Burris take his spot in Barack Obama's old seat. (01/07/2009)

What ban? Coulter appears on "Today" Alex Koppelman
Despite a report that NBC had decided to stop booking the conservative columnist, she was back on the show Wednesday. (01/07/2009)

Could Sarah Palin win a Senate race? Vincent Rossmeier
Two recent polls showed very different results; was one prompted by the incumbent senator's fear of Palin? (01/07/2009)

No wonder Don Larsen was perfect King Kaufman
Not really, but the rebroadcast of his 1956 gem showed that hitters back then were a different, lesser breed than today's sluggers. (01/07/2009)

Don't rile the Gators, Nancy Pelosi! Andrew Leonard
A Florida Republican asks the speaker to postpone some congressional votes so he can go to the college football championship game. (01/07/2009)

How humans cooled the earth -- 500 years ago Andrew Leonard
After pandemics caused a mass die-off in the New World, farmland turned to forest and temperatures dropped (01/08/2009)

Labor report: "Shockingly awful" Andrew Leonard
A rash of bad economic news dominates the headlines, but one giant multinational -- Monsanto -- is thriving. Even the unemployed need to eat (01/07/2009)

With Netbooks, Intel Playing a Dangerous Game Om Malik
(01/08/2009)

The Outlook for Video Startups in 2009 Liz Gannes
(01/08/2009)

Cisco: Professional Content, Not YouTube, Leads U.S. Online Video Boom Janko Roettgers
(01/07/2009)

ZeaChem Piles On $34M for Cellulosic Ethanol Plant Katie Fehrenbacher
(01/08/2009)

Continental Gives Flight to Algae-Jatropha Jet Fuel Josie Garthwaite
(01/08/2009)

Still flailing in Katrina's wake By Heather Havrilesky
PBS's Frontline documentary "The Old Man and the Storm" tells a tale of adversity triumphing over one ordinary man. (01/06/2009)

This Modern World By Tom Tomorrow
Haven't you heard? It's the new era of post-partisan politics! (01/06/2009)

I suffer from hair-pulling disorder By Cary Tennis
I compulsively pluck my eyebrows and have to draw them on -- I'm terrified I will be found out. (01/06/2009)

Is Caroline Kennedy "opting in"? By Rebecca Traister
Despite what the New York Times Magazine argues, the wannabe senator's crass play for political power doesn't teach us much about moms reentering the workforce. (01/06/2009)

Women should never say "I love you" first? Sarah Hepola
I asked my male friends about this asinine advice, and dammit, they agreed. (01/06/2009)

Hooters likes boobs, not bruises Tracy Clark-Flory
A waitress alleges she was fired for being a victim of domestic violence. (01/06/2009)

The Israel rules By Gary Kamiya
America's support of the Gaza attack proves once again that our mythical image of Israel has blinded us to its faults -- a myopia with devastating consequences for both countries. (01/06/2009)

How far should Obama go for GOP support? Joan Walsh
Obama shouldn't sacrifice his stimulus plan's power trying for lots of GOP votes. Plus: Why Panetta is a great CIA choice. (01/06/2009)

Discussing Israel/Gaza on right-wing talk radio Glenn Greenwald
I had an unexpectedly substantive discussion of the Middle East and the "Islamic threat" on "The Hugh Hewitt Show" last night. (01/06/2009)

Dems won't try to seat Franken Alex Koppelman
Republicans have promised to block any attempt to swear Al Franken into the Senate, at least for now. (01/06/2009)

"My name is Roland Burris, the junior senator from Illinois" Alex Koppelman
In a press conference, Burris tells reporters he was turned away from the Senate. (01/06/2009)

Biden criticizes handling of Panetta pick Alex Koppelman
The vice president-elect said the transition team made a mistake in not consulting Dianne Feinstein before choosing Leon Panetta to head the CIA. (01/06/2009)

Paterson asks Kennedy, five others for disclosure Alex Koppelman
Caroline Kennedy isn't the only contender for Hillary Clinton's Senate seat -- bad news for her, as her poll numbers are dropping fast. (01/06/2009)

Burris: "We don't need this distraction" Alex Koppelman
Roland Burris tells Rachel Maddow that he is legally a senator, and says, "I just hope and pray that we don't keep stringing this out." (01/06/2009)

Obama: Civilian deaths in Gaza, Israel "source of deep concern" Alex Koppelman
The president-elect speaks for the first time about the ongoing violence. (01/06/2009)

Report: CNN's Gupta Obama's choice for surgeon general Alex Koppelman
Dr. Sanjay Gupta has reportedly been offered the job already, and is likely to accept. (01/06/2009)

Jeb Bush won't run for Senate Alex Koppelman
"Now is not the right time to return to elected office," the former governor of Florida said in a statement. (01/06/2009)

Dianne Feinstein, maverick Alex Koppelman
The California senator is suddenly bucking her party's leadership at every turn. (01/06/2009)

The real national champion -- and it isn't Utah King Kaufman
The undefeated Utes, ineligible for the title, are this year's poster team for a playoff system. But one school has an even better claim. (01/06/2009)

How green is that highway in the stimulus? Andrew Leonard
Don't repeat the mistakes that made America dependent on the car, says one critic of Obama's recovery plan. (01/06/2009)

News from Macworld: Recording industry declares surrender Andrew Leonard
Apple promises iTunes will remove copy protection from "vast majority" of catalog. Who could have seen that coming? (01/06/2009)

Polynesian chickens in Peru and other mysteries Andrew Leonard
Let's hear it for the top ten archaeological discoveries of 2007 -- more clues in the most complicated mystery ever written (01/06/2009)

Skype 2.8 for Mac Adds Screen Sharing, WiFi Access and More Kevin C. Tofel
(01/06/2009)

Will More Computers be ARMed with Low-Power CPUs in 2009? Kevin C. Tofel
(01/06/2009)

Apple Gives Desktop Apps an Internet Life Om Malik
(01/06/2009)

Netbooks and the Death of x86 Computing Stacey Higginbotham
(01/06/2009)

Comparing New to Old, Apple 17″ MacBook Pro is Sweet Tom Reestman
(01/06/2009)

Adobe Continues March Onto Your TV Chris Albrecht
(01/06/2009)

Anime Co. Works with Fans to Make Money on YouTube Chris Albrecht
(01/06/2009)

Apple Unveils Efficient MacBook Battery, Who’s the Supplier? Josie Garthwaite
(01/06/2009)

Will Solar Save Chip Companies? Jennifer Kho
(01/06/2009)

Big Think: "It's the creative process that's so tremendous"
Dr. Pardis Sabeti on enjoying the creative process behind science and learning to love the failures and the successes. (01/05/2009)

Don't call it an SUV
Mark Benjamin ponders the meaning of "crossover vehicle." (01/05/2009)

How to live what Michael Pollan preaches By Laura Miller
Mark Bittman's revolutionary "Food Matters" is both a cookbook and a manifesto that shows us how to eat better -- and save the planet. (01/05/2009)

Dominican women play (abortion) doctor Tracy Clark-Flory
Women from antiabortion cultures experiment at home with abortifacients, a study says. (01/05/2009)

Dear medical community, WTF? Kate Harding
Obese cancer patients given too little chemo don't survive as long as those given an appropriate dose. You don't say. (01/05/2009)

My husband supported me in my art -- should I now support him? By Cary Tennis
I'm not the only creative one in the marriage; I feel bad that he works a day job. (01/05/2009)

Did I just buy an SUV? By Mark Benjamin
I didn't mean to. I am an environmentalist. Really. But before I knew it, there it was, in front of my house. (01/05/2009)

Why Israelis support the Gaza offensive By Aluf Benn
Israel's post-traumatic war is not just about stopping Hamas rockets, but about repairing reputations -- and erasing the stain of failure. (01/05/2009)

Obama's impressive new OLC chief Glenn Greenwald
A law professor with a history of strident condemnation of Bush radicalism is named to one of the most important positions in the executive branch. (01/05/2009)

Franken wins, for now Alex Koppelman
The Democrat is declared the winner of Minnesota's Senate election, but Republican Norm Coleman has only begun to fight. (01/05/2009)

Obama taps Leon Panetta to head CIA Alex Koppelman
The former White House chief of staff doesn't have intelligence experience, but after the Bush administration, the president-elect couldn't really tap an Agency insider. (01/05/2009)

Did politics delay bust of Bristol Palin's future mother-in-law? Alex Koppelman
The union for Alaska State Troopers say the case was stalled so it wouldn't affect Sarah Palin's run for the vice-presidency. (01/05/2009)

Laura Bush gets book deal estimated in millions Alex Koppelman
Publishers were reportedly underwhelmed in meetings with the first lady, who is unlikely to tell all. (01/05/2009)

Why Ken Blackwell is bad for the GOP Alex Koppelman
Conservatives are lining up behind the former Ohio secretary of state's bid to head the RNC, but his victory could spell more electoral losses. (01/05/2009)

The week in Roland Burris Gabriel Winant
Salon does its best to figure out the state of the fight between Senate Democrats and Rod Blagojevich's pick to join them. (01/05/2009)

Richardson speaks Alex Koppelman
The New Mexico governor explains his decision to drop out of the running to be commerce secretary, and says his political career isn't over. (01/05/2009)

Why Rudy Giuliani should be senator, by Rudy Giuliani Alex Koppelman
The former New York City mayor offers a list of job requirements for the person who'll replace Hillary Clinton, and it seems he has one candidate in mind. (01/05/2009)

Panetta under fire already Alex Koppelman
Both the incoming and outgoing chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee are criticizing Barack Obama's choice to head the CIA. (01/06/2009)

Yet another doomsayer gets his day in the sun Andrew Leonard
In 2005, economist Raghuram Rajan cast a jaundiced eye on credit derivatives. Larry Summers said Rajan was "misguided." Who looks silly now? (01/05/2009)

An economic recovery plan designed for Republicans? Andrew Leonard
40 percent of the stimulus plan could come in the form of tax cuts. What could Obama be thinking? (01/05/2009)

The year of the financial journalist Andrew Leonard
For the name-brand business reporter, the economic crisis is a lifetime employment guarantee. (01/05/2009)

Can’t Sync or Tether a BlackBerry with Linux? Let Barry Do It. Kevin C. Tofel
(01/05/2009)

Freescale Tries to Undercut Intel Atom Netbooks at $199 Kevin C. Tofel
(01/05/2009)

Truphone Brings Skype To iPhone & iTouch Om Malik
(01/06/2009)

Line Forms for Macworld Keynote: Let the Waiting Begin Josh Pigford
(01/05/2009)

Jobs Speaks Out To Quell Health Rumors…Again Darrell Etherington
(01/05/2009)

A Touch of Daylite Matthew Bookspan
(01/05/2009)

5 Ways to Beam Your Business Card Aliza Sherman
(01/05/2009)

Praise-based Economy: How Much Are You a Part of It? Darrell Etherington
(01/05/2009)

Deca’s Bush League Strikes Out Chris Albrecht
(01/06/2009)

Sex and the superdelegates By Rebecca Traister
It was a flaccid, unhot year in sex, but how about that election! Spitzer and Edwards may have gotten laid, but Barack and Hillary scored. (01/04/2009)

Orwell, blinding tribalism, selective Terrorism, and Israel/Gaza Glenn Greenwald
Extreme emotional and cultural identification with one side leads people to believe that X is good when done by them and evil when done to them. (01/04/2009)

New help for laid-off workers? Katharine Mieszkowski
Obama stimulus plan may provide new benefits. (01/04/2009)

Richardson withdraws as commerce secretary nominee Katharine Mieszkowski
New Mexico Gov. cites pending investigation, denies wrongdoing. (01/04/2009)

Tim Kaine to head DNC Katharine Mieszkowski
Obama taps the Virginia governor to succeed Howard Dean. (01/05/2009)

Confirmed: Turin, Force 10 Networks to Merge Om Malik
(01/05/2009)

Here Come Broadband TVs Om Malik
(01/05/2009)

Will CES 2009 Weather the Economic Storm? Michael Wolf
(01/04/2009)

Netflix on LG TVs: No Box Required Chris Albrecht
(01/05/2009)

Live! Nude! Puppies! The year in viral video By Caitlin Shamberg
Except for those snuggly Shiba Inus, Sarah Palin and Tina Fey dominated as Web video went pro. (01/03/2009)

Israeli ground troops move into Gaza
Israel Defense Forces official says troops now on the ground in Hamas-ruled territory. (01/03/2009)

Obama pitches stimulus plan
Back from vacation in Hawaii, the president-elect sells spending package. (01/03/2009)

2009 May Smile on Disruptive Startups Kevin Kelleher
(01/03/2009)

WayLay By Carol Lay
A fiery Feifferesque dance of farewell. (01/02/2009)

Did you hear FDR prolonged the Great Depression? By David Sirota
Conservatives' newest talking point -- designed to stop Congress from passing an economic stimulus package -- is breathtaking. (01/02/2009)

More oddities in the U.S. "debate" over Israel/Gaza Glenn Greenwald
Even for those insisting that Israel's attack on Gaza is both wise and just, what possible interest does the U.S. have in involving itself so directly in this dispute? (01/02/2009)

N.Y. governor leaning toward Kennedy? Alex Koppelman
David Paterson says he hasn't made up his mind, but some insiders indicate he's likely to appoint Caroline Kennedy to the Senate. (01/02/2009)

Cornyn: Senate GOP won't let Dems seat Franken Alex Koppelman
The Republican caucus appears ready to filibuster in order to ensure that the Minnesota Democrat won't be sworn in until court challenges are resolved. (01/02/2009)

Outdoor hockey, MLB Network, NFL predictions King Kaufman
A great day for sports on TV -- even without college football -- gives way to a couple more as the playoffs get under way. (01/02/2009)

The economy crumbled By Andrew Leonard
It was the worst of times for ordinary Americans. And even worse times for deregulators and supply-siders. The bright side? Their party is over. (01/02/2009)

10 Potentially Game-Changing Games for 2009 Wagner James Au
(01/03/2009)

One to Watch: Tvinci Liz Gannes
(01/02/2009)

Will Valence’s European Bet Win It a Profit? Jennifer Kho
(01/02/2009)

Red State Update: The year in review
Jackie and Dunlap weigh in on an epic year, from Russia in Georgia to shoes in Iraq. (01/01/2009)

Tom the Dancing Bug By Ruben Bolling
How to save the tiger and the rhino. (01/01/2009)

Another brutal year for liberty By Glenn Greenwald
The good news is that it's clear what the Obama administration must do to end the decade-long war on the Constitution. (01/01/2009)

Former Sen. Pell dies Alex Koppelman
The Rhode Island Democrat, best known for the college grant program that bears his name, was 90. (01/01/2009)

Atheists file suit to stop Warren invocation Alex Koppelman
Led by the man who challenged the words "under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance, the plaintiffs say prayer shouldn't be allowed at Barack Obama's inauguration. (01/01/2009)

Tablet-format Cellphone Netbooks — On Deck for 2009? Kit Eaton
(01/02/2009)

Top 10 Overlooked Favorites From 2008 Liz Shannon Miller
(01/01/2009)

10 Cleantech Predictions for 2009 Katie Fehrenbacher
(01/01/2009)