The government shutdown hysteria
Why it's just an excuse to hurt poor people
All the presidents' log cabins
Most of the log cabin memorials built to presidents are based on nothing more than myths and dreams
What’s inside Olympians’ skis?
Creating sturdy Olympian-level skis is no easy task
My fellow women, you are dumb
I regret to inform you once again that the thing you like is actually bad
Why supply-side economics won't die
"Trickle-down" theory should have been junked by 1988, but Republicans still claim to believe it. Deluded or lying?
Making a paid sick leave a reality
Marcia Ranglin-Vassell now has her sights set on passing a $15 minimum wage
Why the IoT is made for corporations
A logistical and privacy headache, a universe of “smart” devices may be a bad idea
The Irish helped Lincoln save the Union
Lincoln had a special relationship with the Irish, including the immigrants who fought in the Civil War
Apps that are good for learning
Sometimes it's hard to tell which apps will actually help your child learn
Next big storm will Rock Puerto Rico
The island hasn't recovered from Maria — and the next hurricane season starts in three months
Trump vs. Oprah: Celebrity monomania
Our historical moment has a bizarre and dangerous intensity — but that doesn't mean it all won't be forgotten
Hidden superpower of "Black Panther"
King of a technologically advanced country, Black Panther is a scientific genius
Tune in this week on SalonTV
Join in on Salon's live "Black Panther" chat and don't miss two "Salon Stage" acoustic sets
Dirty cops don't just target criminals
Yes, robbery is still illegal, even when cops are pocketing the spoils
The internet isn't private anymore
Adams' secret letters about Jefferson
The friendship between the ex-presidents was tested when Adams' private trash-talking letters were published
Could Beer City kill foodtopia?
Restaurants often rely on alcohol to make their income
Inside the Havana embassy mystery
A ProPublica investigation reveals the the political maneuvering that is reshaping U.S.-Cuba relations
Why media role models matter
There's no guarantee that a star will stick to a lifestyle that kids can look up to — or that you'll approve of
The Olympian thrill-seeking mindset
Olympic skiers can top 90 miles per hour
Honey, who shrunk the proton?
An ongoing mystery in sizing up this basic subatomic particle may lead to a major new discovery in physics
When your representatives don't listen
One key to success: Keep your tent wide and your path narrow
FL: Still "ground zero" for dog racing
Most states ban the sport, but in Florida, greyhounds still face a different fate
Adam Rippon joins NBC as correspondent
Seriously, is there anything this figure skater can't do?