Why impeaching Trump sends a message
A political philosopher argues that the impeachment is still an important moral action
"He's gone": Celebration as Trump leaves
"Goodbye and good riddance Donald Trump. See you at your trial," said Sen. Ed Markey
Looking back at carnage, forward to hope
Norm Ornstein on why we must learn the truth about the Capitol attack, using the impeachment trial as leverage
New GOP lawmakers deny giving tours
Boebert, Cawthorn, Greene deny explosive claim — it may apply to veteran lawmakers or staff, sources tell Salon
Biden offers hope — it's not enough
New presidents too often "make us the dupes of our hopes." We need hope — but we need to face inequality head-on
Biden gives hope to millions who stutter
Biden's presidential campaign and his inauguration mark an important change in how we discuss stuttering
How to fix the orphan drug problem
The average price for an orphan drug is more than $150,000 per year
The pandemic trauma will linger
Even after the pandemic has been contained, humanity will struggle to shed misinformation and cope with trauma
Gosar, Biggs sought insurrection pardons
Trump, still facing trial in the Senate, turned down House superfans' requests after meeting with legal advisers
Is it safe to go to the dentist?
We asked experts about dental office safety protocols amid the pandemic
The power of Gorman's inauguration poem
The 22-year-old from Los Angeles is the youngest inaugural poet in American history
"Have a good life": Trump finally leaves
Trump was talked out of pardoning himself and family members, but still wants revenge against Mitch McConnell
Biden begins term with a bold plan
President Joe Biden to issue 17 executive actions on COVID, immigration, climate change, racial justice and more
1848: The year of sourdough
Sourdough starter was a lifeline in 1849, too
Bannon could face charges despite pardon
Trump granted clemency to more than 140 people on his last night — but not himself, his family or Rudy Giuliani
Now what?
Biden's inauguration is low on fun and heavy on grim determination, but that's what a country deep in crisis needs
Graham's call for "unity" gets shut down
"How do you lecture about 'unity' and 'healing' after seeking to end American democracy?"
Can we clean up Trump's American carnage
We've come to an inflection point in our history. Can Joe Biden meet the challenge of these times and speak truth?
Trump turns on loyal supporters
Still convinced he won the election, Trump turns on loyal supporter Kevin McCarthy
Stop being afraid of Donald Trump
Trump leaves office disgraced and humiliated, the worst president in American history. No one should fear him now
Did Ted Cruz and Josh Hawley succeed?
Polls show GOP voters support Ted Cruz by a 3-to-1 margin and Josh Hawley by a 2-to-1 margin following Capitol riot
Josh Hawley's fundraising problem
Hawley gets FEC warning as "horrified" Disney resort cancels "fun-filled" fundraiser Salon reported on last week
2021: Will offshore wind power take off?
An administration ready to tackle climate change may help—but it’s the years of planning that could really pay off
Can the cult of Trump be saved?
The real carnage wrought by the Trump years is cognitive. It won’t be fixed by prosecution or policy alone