Biden announces his historic SCOTUS pick
Biden's first selection to join the Supreme Court would also be the first African-American woman on the bench
CPAC's bloodthirsty — for battle at home
CPAC attendees are as hostile and aggressive as ever — even if they don't care about Russia's invasion of Ukraine
Climate change too fast for adaptation
New UN report highlights how warming temperatures are upending nature's life cycles
Inside Putin's deep appeal to the GOP
On Salon Talks, Rick Wilson breaks down the stakes of the "MAGA crazy" midterms and 2024, and what Dems need to win
MAGA's favorite priest goes to CPAC
Fr. Frank Pavone, the founder of the anti-abortion group Priests for Life, has dubious credentials
GOPer campaigns with violent ex-felon
Kari Lake, Trump's pick for Arizona's next governor, is using campaign funds to pay a convicted felon
Biden orders Russian sanctions
"This is going to impose severe cost on the Russian economy, both immediately and over time," says Biden
The injustice of "Law & Order" returning
What is the role crime shows play in lionizing the police? The O.G.'s return proves that TV hasn't learned much
CPAC day 1: GOP fighting over Ukraine
Conservatives gather for their annual meeting in Orlando — and already Republicans are fracturing over Russia
Warnings issued for anti-war protests
Protestors in Russia are reminded of the "negative legal consequences" of their actions
Radiation fears from occupied Chernobyl
Experts are worried that military incursions could kick up plumes of radioactive dust
Why having a pet is healthy for seniors
Cognitive decline for long-term dog owners happened at a slower rate than with non–dog owners
Ukraine conflict and a risk of cyberwar
Regular Americans could find themselves targets of Russian cyberwarfare
New details on Bob Saget's death
Video footage showed Saget walking to his room and closing the door just a few hours before he was pronounced dead
Why sea levels started rising in 1860s
The burning of coal in the Victorian Era inadvertently caused nineteenth-century climate change
Biden stops short of sanctioning Putin
"Putin chose this war," Biden said. "And now he and his country will bear the consequences"
Spotify removes more Alex Jones episodes
The platform continues to struggle with upholding its own rules while identifying harmful, problematic content
![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"