Oregon governor vows to win on climate
Democratic Gov. Kate Brown says if GOP legislators refuse to vote on major climate bill, she'll go around them
How did the GOP become so conservative?
The Republican Party was founded to stop the expansion of slavery. So why is it so right-wing today?
Trump knows peacemaking in — do Dems?
In light of the visit to North Korea, it's important to question its value and how it will look in 2020.
“What does war have to do with me?”
Combat viewed from the rooftops and beyond.
NRA meltdown has Trump campaign worried
With the group in meltdown, Trump’s team is worried they’re going to lose a valuable campaign resource
Trump endorses drug importation
Colorado, Florida, and Vermont make plans to import medications from Canada — will other states join in?
Sting catches firm with "hackers"
ProPublica wrote about two firms that promised high-tech ransomware solutions but instead paid the cyber-attackers.
The first woman in Apollo's control room
Poppy Northcutt speaks to Salon about the discrimination she witnessed — and why Apollo 8 was the scariest mission
5 shows unite liberals and conservatives
Political fissures extend to the TV screen; few shows have bipartisan audiences
Party like a POTUS on Independence Day
The third President did away with the pomp of his predecessors, think rustic chic bistro in modern-day Brooklyn
Megan Thee Stallion's Hot Girl summer
Rising rapper Megan Thee Stallion has a message for her listeners this summer: It's going to be a Hot Girl Summer
Fourth of July is miserable for dogs
Dogs often react with great fear to July 4th celebrations
Penn Jillette: The Salon interview
On "Salon Talks," one half of Penn & Teller discusses pranks, VR and why women are going to take over magic
Detecting deepfakes: Look closely
Are any of the faces we see real? Here's how to know if they are.
Trump tariffs could ruin the fireworks
"China is the dominant global fireworks supplier to the world," notes a pyrotechnics expert
Another Pullman Strike could occur
In 2019, workers across the U.S. are proving that the legacy of the Great Pullman strike is still alive today.
Have a very Nicolas Cage 4th of July
"National Treasure" is not high art. But Nic Cage can help you escape the reality of this Independence Day
Talking to "The Enemy of the People"
CNN's White House correspondent on Trump's attacks: "What started out as an act has gotten out of control"
Elizabeth Warren, smart populist
The professor is focused on consumer issues and economic fairness — but does she run the risk of overshooting?
No raisins! Crimes against potato salad
To some, potato salad is a picnic's hot poison. To black folks, it's a soul food staple you best not mess up
Trump scientist: Carbon dioxide is good
Princeton physics professor seeks to discredit climate science
Jim Beam's massive warehouse fire
The equivalent of roughly 6 million bottles of bourbon were lost in a fire Tuesday night
Public health groups: Climate action
Climate change is threatening many, encouraging public health organizations are raising awareness.
Are we too dumb for democracy?
Our nation's massive ignorance and lack of curiosity have led us into crisis. Are we smart enough to survive it?