How big money corrupts politics
When you follow the money, you can see clearly how every aspect of American life has been corrupted
Joan Osborne's revolution
Salon talks to the singer/songwriter about politics and subversive pleasures in her new album "Trouble and Strife"
Plutocrats can still be defeated
Until we climb out of our silos and mount a massive cross-issue campaign, we will continue to lose our democracy
What's new on Netflix in September
Also, be sure to take a weekend and binge the original "Jurassic Park" trilogy before it leaves the service
FB's political ad ban threatens vote
Facebook’s changes to political ad rules cause additional problems for the government officials running the vote
Fed study: Wage growth an "illusion"
The surprising rise in wage growth "primarily reflects the departure of low-wage workers who have been laid off"
When a tax cut isn’t a cut at all
Trump’s payroll tax ploy endangers Social Security, and it will have to be paid back next year
Cadet Bone-Spurs vs. the "losers"
Trailing in the polls and sneering at fallen warriors, Donald Trump dreams of a new civil war, fought by buffoons
Veterans condemn Trump over comments
"Donald Trump does not respect our men and women in uniform. He does not respect their families."
Exclusive: The TrumpWorld Turkey hustle
Salon investigation: A sketchy nonprofit linked to the Trump campaign tried to orchestrate a massive trade deal
Armed Trump supporters arrested by FBI
Two Trump supporters were arrested after the FBI learned they were headed to Kenosha with a large cache of weapons
GOP candidate posts threatening picture
GOP candidate and QAnon supporter Marjorie Taylor Greene posted an image of herself holding a gun next to the Squad
Fox confirms report on Trump and troops
Fox News confirmed the story on Trump’s loathing of troops
What's new on Disney+ in September
From "The Wolverine" and "Bend It Like Beckham" to the "Mighty Ducks" franchise, there's something for everyone
NY's plastic bag plan survives pandemic
Environmental advocates hope that other states follow New York’s lead.
Can urban farms help in the COVID era?
In the COVID era, growing food locally has become more essential than ever.
Pauly Shore's back: "They dusted me off"
After loss, the '90s comedian is back with a "goofy and raunchy" new movie the world needs now & many more projects
Study: The wealthy struggle with empathy
In contrast, those from lower social classes were far better at perceiving others' emotions
McGowan: "F*** him and his lies"
Payne said he had "cordial interactions" with McGowan and commended her activism, but denied her timeline of events
"Away": Ways to die on a mission to Mars
The series creator reveals the many tests the Mars-bound crew will have to survive, from dehydration to isolation
What the media missed in Portland
Expert on the radical right and Portland resident: Right-wing vigilantes are "positioning ... to launch a coup"
Biden slams Trump over military comments
In a nationally broadcast speech, the former vice president seemed genuinely angry when talking about the president
USPS official warns of low ballot supply
“Some of these printers . . . just don’t have the capacity they were used to in prior elections," the official said
Trump bashes troops. Do his voters care?
All that right-wing flag-hugging was a cover story for racism, more than a sincere expression of patriotism