11 Infamous '90s school bans
These irresistible fads, toys and trends were once a nuisance in schools and a nightmare for parents
T. Swift & the outdated lone songwriter
Although the concept of songwriting has changed, it certainly doesn't diminish the talent of today's famed artists
Why negotiating gives you anxiety
The author of "Influence Is Your Superpower" on the the joy of persuasion, and why negotiating isn't that bad
Store-bought is (actually) fine
The phrase made famous by Ina Garten has never been more true in my own kitchen
The legacy of "30 Rock's" night cheese
Tina Fey redefined late-night snacking, all with a block of cheddar
Buffalo chicken empanadas for the win
Using rotisserie chicken and refrigerator staples keeps this recipe super simple
Consultants "sick" about work for Sinema
Employees at Authentic worry clients will fire them if they find out they're working for embattled senator
What "The Tinder Swindler" does for love
The allure of true crime scam documentaries is perennial, and maybe they help us in ways we haven't appreciated
Rare victory for energy efficiency laws
In 2021 at least a dozen states passed new clean energy legislation or adopted new energy-saving standards
Is that crab you're eating fake?
Fish fraud is tainting beloved regional staples like crab and octopus
Italians avoided pizza for centuries
The story of Italian pizza is the quintessential example of the phenomenon known as the "pizza effect"
Trump ripped up "hundreds" of documents
Trump had been warned about violating the Presidential Records Act by several advisers but continued the practice
Black-Jewish relations: Past and future
The "Grand Alliance" of Jews and African Americans was more pragmatic than idealistic. Still: It shaped history
Neighbors not happy with Ivanka & Jared
One Surfside resident calls Jared "Slenderman," says Ivanka acts like rules on dogs "don't apply" to hers
Archive: Todd Gitlin's Bush-Gore warning
This column by Todd Gitlin was originally published in 2000. The former Salon contributor died Saturday
How does a Black man reckon with Cosby?
W. Kamau Bell appeared on "Salon Talks" to discuss dealing with Cosby's legacy, and how you can't erase any of it
Which masks are best to stop omicron?
Backed up by data and personal experience, three healthcare professionals weigh in on their mask preferences
"The walls are closing in on Trump"
On CNN, Barbara Comstock also had harsh words for the "pathetic group" of conservatives still hanging around Trump
Several bumblebee species at risk
The honeybee may get all the glory, but the humble bumblebee deserves more recognition — and a fighting chance
The "Cheer" role model deemed "too much"
Unlike most "Cheer" athletes, Wooten is a scholar, leader and the latest target of anti-Blackness
America in flames: Unknown crisis
Amid all the talk of rising crime rates, the dire condition of American urban housing is completely ignored
Judge halts oil and gas leases
A federal judge halts the Department of Interior's decision to lease more than 80 million acres in Gulf of Mexico
Worker advocates demand more protections
"People are desperate for paid leave," one advocate said, calling it "policy that is needed and popular"
My reading from hell
Writers have been reading on Zoom for 2 years. Here's to the wildly unpredictable events waiting for us outside