Is Trump doomed?
The president's legal defense is crumbling
Maher stumbles apology
Maher offered what sounded like a sincere apology but the late-night host did try to downplay his use of the n-word
Demagoguery vs. democracy
Polarized public discourse and political purity wars can start the groundwork for committing atrocities
Immigration reform hits home
Diane Guerrero decries "negative and divisive rhetoric," calls for the country to unite and solve visa injustices
Gillibrand's unabashed curse
Sometimes swearing can help get the point across
Maher, a red-neck trucker
The rapper told the comedian he accepted his apology, but both still had much to say on the matter
Let Mueller handle that, too
Spineless senators question invertebrate men
CNN breaks up with Reza Aslan
Reza Aslan is the second host dropped by CNN for offensive behavior
Yes, Democrats have a future
The Democrats have new energy, and rising stars like Kamala Harris and Adam Schiff. But there are pitfalls ahead
Trump's conflicts of interest
The president's week may have been overshadowed by the Russia scandal, but he still has conflicts galore
Trump: Criminal or slimy?
Former FBI director makes clear what he thinks of Trump's personal character. Will Republicans even notice?
uncounted "secret" atheists
The number of American atheists may be significantly underreported
Public housing and health
Does investing in public housing keep people healthier?
Orange is the New Black
The Netflix dramedy's post-riot storyline marks a point of no return
Can Cruel be kind?
New research is suggesting we rip on our friends out of genuine concern for their well-being
A comic star faces the dark
The comedic star takes a turn as a dramatic actress — and producer — in a raw, uncompromising tale of trauma
Music high equals a drug high
Researchers say "brain's own opioids are directly involved in musical pleasure"
Medicaid for all in Nevada?
Proposal to allow anyone to purchase Medicaid coverage within the Silver State is being closely watched
Trump loves and hates Comey
"James Comey confirmed a lot of what I said. And some of the thing that he said just weren't true"
Trump will go under oath
After slamming Comey as a "leaker," Trump said he’s “100 percent” willing to testify under oath himself
"Panther" Takes The Throne
Chadwick Boseman is for real
Trump and the First Amendment
Salon talked to a constitutional scholar who tackled this thorny question
Kobach for Kansas governor
Have the people of Kansas not suffered enough under Sam Brownback?
Backstage with Mike McCready
Mike McCready stops by Salon to talk polaroids, punk, Chris Cornell and why the '90s weren't so dark, really