The presidential race begins in Iowa
How did a small, rural state become so influential in the presidential nominating process?
Lessons from Afghanistan
The debacle in Afghanistan is only one case in a fundamentally flawed U.S. policy with worldwide consequences
Make purposeful New Year's resolutions
Remembering why you want to eat better and take better care of yourself can help you stick to your resolutions
Quinceañera with baby fever
I wanted the sparkling dress, a princess crown, the man of honor. And I wanted my boyfriend to want a baby with me
The best lasagna ever (with no noodles)
Michael Symon learned that certain foods trigger his inflammation and joint pain. He figured out a new way to eat
This recipe only has two instructions
Serving suggestion: Top individual servings with grated Parmesan cheese
Best TV episodes of the decade
From "Community" and "Hannibal" to "Black Mirror" and "Atlanta," these shows yielded unforgettable TV installments
Planting trees can save lemurs
Black-and-white ruffed lemurs are important indicators of rainforest health
Amazon and Ring hit with lawsuit
"These devices are not safe," said Evan Greer, deputy director of Fight for the Future.
With a new decade — a new hope?
It's darkest before the dawn: Social scientists say our time of crisis holds hope for change, renewal and rebirth
How the marvelous men of "Maisel" evolve
Salon talks to Michael Zegen and Tony Shalhoub about how their characters are growing and changing too
It's winter in America
The economy is doing great, the mainstream media says — and Trump responds by slashing food stamps
How Trump made a hash of foreign policy
Our foreign policy year is a mixed record at best
My Christmas Eve in Dollar General
We've "normalized" everything else about Donald Trump — so now his impeachment feels normal too. It shouldn't
Climate politics went mainstream in 2019
This was the year that the scales finally tipped in favor of political action to address climate change
The statistic of the decade
About 24,000 square miles of Amazon rainforest have been deforested over the last decade.
Don Imus passes away at 79
The radio host was privy to the evolution of talk radio into right-wing "info-tainment"
In "The Mandalorian" the Force uses you
It may be built out of memes and sentiment, but this season is a sturdy bridge to the next level of "Star Wars"
What a hostage survivor knows of trauma
I've learned that trauma is humbling, and it can't be overpowered by will alone
FDA raises age to buy tobacco products
Nineteen states across the U.S. plus Washington had already raised the minimum age to buy tobacco products to 21
Fox rages at criticism of Hallmark films
Actor Dean Cain accused Amanda Marcotte of calling Santa a Nazi on "Fox & Friends." Did he actually read her words?
Woodard devastates in Death Row drama
The actress gives an Oscar-worthy performance in Chinonye Chukwu's somber meditation on life, hope, and despair
Bibi vows US recognition of settlements
"We will set our final borders, bring about American recognition for Israeli control over Jordan Valley"
Whistleblower attorney rebukes Blackburn
“Her comments are completely contrary to everything that caucus is supposed to stand for and protect"