The changing face of “America’s dog”
An examination of our various canine love affairs, from postwar era's working dogs to the designer breeds of today
Scientists urge US to skip the fireworks
Research shows that more fires are ignited on July 4 than any other day of the year
Climate change could spread parasite
Scientists caution that as the planet warms, more Americans could be exposed to varieties of a deadly parasite
Happy Independence Day? Not for me
I admit I was jaded when Juneteenth was made a federal holiday. But I'll take it over July 4
#FreeBritney — and all Saudi women too
Britney's case is outrageous — and in Saudi Arabia, virtually all women face the same kind of male subjugation
Southern revs. afraid to promote vaccine
Polls have shown the group is one of the most opposed to vaccination
Mast cells and the mystery of long COVID
Doctors still can’t agree on the details behind mast cell activation syndrome. Covid has added yet more questions
When mentors and protégés fall out
As a writing professor, it’s complicated when students find wild success
Steve Raichlen on grilling vegetables
Smoke summery tomatoes, build asparagus "rafts" and even grill avocado with the author of "The Barbecue Bible"
Try our Salon-approved July 4th menu
Celebrate the weekend with fresh takes on classic American foods, packed with seasonal produce
The best cookie recipes for July 4th
Here’s a fundamental truth: Cookies are always a good idea!
Loki, Rick and Morty's one true god
Both shows acknowledge that gods exist. But each questions the zealotry with which we follow them
Black activism through punctuation
Playing with syntax, capitalization and punctuation marks can upend narratives put forth by the mainstream media
Have we hit peak DNA?
Just as DNA embeds our genetic information, the metaphor has embedded itself into our lexicon
A brief history of the American cookout
With origins dating back to the 1500s, cookouts — both grilling and barbecuing — are a huge part of American life
Brookings report: Trump charges likely
The 60-page report identifies five areas where criminal charges against the former president are likely
Young evangelicals ditching culture wars
Younger evangelicals are openly questioning the religious and political traditions of their parents
How to fight manufactured ignorance
Republican attacks on "critical race theory" are part of a larger right-wing strategy. Resistance is crucial
Can TV wives have it all?
From adultery to murder, today's buzziest shows portray women seeking independence from society's marital norms
Evolution of Southern Baptist Convention
What the Southern Baptist Convention cares about today isn't the same as it was 100 or even eight years ago
DOJ probing Stone's "shady" condo buy
The government claims they have the right to seize Roger Stone's recently purchased condo
Why allergy season is so bad this year
Blame climate change for this summer’s bad allergy season
The next insurrection will be worse
Republicans don't want an investigation of Jan. 6 — because they hope it will happen again. With more violence
UN report warns of climate tipping point
Here’s what they are and why they matter