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?
An ugly Fourth of July truth, exposed
How we can embrace the underlying spirit of the Declaration of Independence — and also learn from its shortcomings
Patriot Prayer is a violent movement
Patriot Prayer, a right-wing group, is building a violent movement along the West Coast.
Happy Fourth of July: Is this America?
The American people face a historical reckoning. Do we stand up against the crimes committed in our name?
The real climate candidates revealed
Some Democrats are intentionally branding themselves as the candidates most concerned with the climate crisis
Trump's border bullies harass journalist
Texas Rolling Stone journalist Seth Harp had a harrowing time passing immigration after a trip from Mexico.
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Far-right groups Fourth of July rally
Right-wing commentators have urged rally-goers to come armed