What the new mutation means
The new mutation, dubbed B.1.1.7, is spreading throughout southern England. Scientists explain what this means
Economists: $600 "not a real stimulus"
Economic experts aren't bullish on the just-passed stimulus package that promises $600 for most Americans
The return of ceramic Christmas trees
As many people are celebrating the holiday alone, they're decorating with a small dose of nostalgia
Obama's book: how laws really get made
Many former legislators offer accounts of their service — but few analyze the institutions in which they served.
Birx retiring after ignoring own advice
Birx said the backlash to her family trip after repeated anti-travel warnings has been a "bit overwhelming"
"Trump is turning on Pence"
Mike Pence is reportedly making the president's paranoia intensify
Why Trumpers cling to their failed coup
Trump got elected by promising he knew how to cheat "the system"— now his voters can't believe he's failing
Ritz cracker shortbread is a miracle
All-purpose flour is overrated. This recipe turns to the snack aisle instead
Democrats open new probe of Trump admin
House watchdog subpoenas HHS, CDC chiefs after finding Trump appointees meddling in COVID reports
How COVID exposes global finance's flaws
Amid the pandemic, some economists have called for debt relief for struggling countries
This pumpkin bread keeps well for days
It's perfect for afternoon-slump snacks — or mailing to someone you love
Yes, my mom should get the vaccine first
My mother has dementia and a slew of health problems. Giving her the shot first could save your life
Kushner signed off on secret salaries
Source tells Salon that dubious shell-company arrangements to pay top officials were approved by Kushner and Trump
Trump and the pandemic: The real lessons
Our society, and our species, is gripped by hopeful delusion. Dire recent events should have stripped all that away
Texas still has $2B in COVID relief left
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller asked the governor to support rural hospitals and food banks
Progressives slam new COVID relief deal
Progressive lawmakers criticized the final agreement as badly inadequate given the severity of the nation's crises
The Star of Bethlehem's comeback?
A scholar argues that the planetary conjunction is likely not the fabled Star of Bethlehem
Barr breaks with Trump over Russia
Attorney General Bill Barr became the latest senior official to link the Russian government to a massive hack
A Star of Bethlehem redux?
Astronomers say something similar to tonight's planetary conjunction may have been observed by the biblical Magi
Watching Cuomo, grieving my father
Our 2020 retrospective continues with this tribute to a father's uncanny similarities to a governor in crisis mode
Mulligan on her feminist revenge story
The acclaimed actress appeared on "Salon Talks" to discuss her buzzy new film, a candy-coated dark comedy thriller
Comedian John Mulaney enters rehab
The former "SNL" writer has been open in past interviews and his stand-up about his struggles with sobriety
How "The Ripper" fails sex workers
Despite trying to center the serial killer's victims, it still reduces them to their profession