![Russia's President Vladimir Putin holds a video conference meeting of the Pobeda [Victory] Russian Organizing Committee at Novo-Ogaryovo residence. (Alexei DruzhininTASS via Getty Images)](https://www.salon.com/app/uploads/2020/11/vladimir-putin-1109201-768x518.jpg "Putin prerecorded his war declaration")
Putin prerecorded his war declaration
Independent Russian newspaper shared evidence the announcement was prerecorded via Twitter
The real reason why the GOP loves Putin
It's not just about Trump: Like Putin, Republicans know their far-right dystopian vision can't survive a ballot box
Scott's GOP platform: Hike taxes on poor
Backlash to Scott's plan demonstrates why McConnell was smart not to say GOP positions out loud before election
After Navalny's return: Putin locks down
Alexei Navalny's return prompted an authoritarian turn that transformed Russia – again
Europe’s next climate challenge
Europe faces a balancing act: keeping the heat on while promising to eliminate natural gas entirely
Taste test: vegan "buttermilk" dressings
Can you get the funky, lactic flavor of buttermilk in plant-based form?
Trump: Putin "very smart" for invasion
“I mean, he's taken over a country for $2 worth of sanctions," Trump said. "I'd say that's pretty smart"
Ingraham has to correct Trump on Ukraine
Trump, who repeatedly praised Putin, falsely blamed the attack on his "rigged election"
How the media is failing us on Russia
I grew up under the fear of nuclear war. The news we consume now is often lacking in crucial context
Reconsidering opioid treatment
Despite new research, popular culture and the news media continue to cling to an outmoded anti-drug narrative
Road salt is polluting our water supply
America's freshwater lakes — and therefore many regional water supplies — are at risk from de-icing chemicals
The distorted "freedom" of truck convoys
Salon talks to "The Next Civil War" author Stephen Marche about why Jan. 6 was like the first WTC bombing
Starbucks anti-union push backfires
At least 100 company locations throughout 26 states have held union drives since August
Ukraine pays a high price for NATO
A new European security framework is desperately needed in this moment
Trump hosting lawmaker fundraiser
The event is being referred to by press as "Magapalooza One"
Explosions heard in Ukraine
“The world will hold Russia accountable,” Biden says in response to Putin's latest announcement
Don Jr. sued for witness intimidation
Former Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman is accusing Donald Trump Jr. of intimidation and retaliation
Dave Grohl reads lips since hearing loss
Grohl joins other rockers who've lost hearing & explains why he doesn't wear in-ear devices during performances
Inside the rumors of the Queen's death
A small blog claims to have the exclusive on the monarch's death – or did it? The whole situation's a mess
My 5-day "weekday vegan" food diary
There's definitely more to veganism — even if you're only doing it part-time — than sad salads
HBO's "Frederick Douglass" speaks to us
This hour featuring prominent actors bringing the Black abolitionist's words to life, and his legacy to the center
Study: Guns kill more than car crashes
Data shows that 1.44 million years of potential life was lost due to gun related deaths in 2017 alone
Misinformation swirls around kids, masks
Right-wing figures seize on the false claim that the pandemic has widely stunted normal childhood development
Alleged Portland shooter identified
The fatal incident left five people injured and one dead during a racial justice protest in Portland, Oregon