"They go to work, come back, and starve"
Even though the "Public Charge" rule has been blocked, fewer immigrants are accessing SNAP and other programs
Andrew Yang 2020 — but not for president
He won't be president, but he's the only candidate who grasps the demographic and economic challenge ahead
New fishing map endangers right whale
Environmentalists charge Trump’s fisheries overseer failed to follow Endangered Species Act
Steven Pinker and the annoying white men
The problem with Pinker, and the whole Intellectual Dark Web, is that their claim to represent reason is total crap
A tale of two trade talks
The Trump administration's tendency to follow rules only if they're in its interest could end up hurting the US in
May the force be with you for Xmas
They'll make great gifts for your loved ones in this galaxy.
Raising a Black girl in white America
When we learned we were having a girl, my aggressive planning for my child's upbringing had to change
Empowering kids to advocate for kids
The Convention on the Rights of the Child is empowering children around the world
"Bowling for Columbine": Lessons for now
Great satirical films hold up over time. Their messages keep resonating because the flaws they diagnose persist
95% of baby foods contain toxic metals
Experts tell Salon parents how to navigate these possibly harmful toxins with healthier diet choices and screenings
Enjoy poached eggs all day in shakshuka
In Arabic slang, Shakshuka means a “mixture.” You can enjoy it as a bright, appealing entrée at any time of the day
Recipe: Braised onion pasta
Because I'm not standing over the stove for two-plus hours for just anyone.
Loving Paul Rudd despite his so-so show
Even a mediocre show cannot dampen the bizarre affection people have for Hollywood's fun-loving nice guy
True crimes and misdemeanors
Trump is a threat not just to the American people, or to the rule of law, but to the whole human species
Can dogs predict earthquakes?
"Earthquake Twitter” was in full swing this past week with reports of strange dog behavior
The empty creditor problem
A major factor in the collapse of Thomas Cook relates to an increasingly important financial market phenomenon
Catch up on Netflix's "Rhythm + Flow"
Featuring Cardi B, Chance the Rapper, and T.I., this is a hip-hop competition series that values credibility
Native prarie: secret weapon for farmers
Prairie strips are a technical innovation drawn from the distant past
"Absolutely no respect for human life"
"Sometimes you have to let 'em fight," Trump said to cheers from his supporters
Will Democrats fight the wealth gap?
Extreme inequality and the racial wealth gap offer Democrats a huge opportunity. It's not clear they will grasp it
Group Health accused of Medicare fraud
Group Health Cooperative is accused of bilking Medicare out of millions of dollars in a federal whistleblower case
An author's love becomes "Modern Love"
"Catherine Keener playing you is a dream you didn't know you had"
Don't count on capitalism to save Earth
Capitalist states, by their nature, protect their own interests — not collective ones. Is there still hope?
Trump’s fake withdrawal from endless war
Trump's promises to end the "crazy, endless wars" have proven to be just another cynical ploy by this con man