Why we are addicted to smartphones
What attaches us so deeply to our phones?
Che on Trump
"Saturday Night Live" usually goes for laughs, but the "Weekend Update" struck a different tone
Tim & Eric spotlights the cuckold
If barbs passed between "cucks" and "basement dwellers" passes for political commentary, Freud can't be far off
NFL fans boo pre-anthem protest
NFL players tried to show support for the cause while not disrespecting the flag, but fans booed anyway
Kimmel, Kelly and the Value of Empathy
Two very different talk show hosts illustrate the importance of having the common touch in uncommon times
The complexity of Cold War masculinity
It would be easy to dismiss Hefner as an enduring barrier to the fight for gender equality, but there's more to it
14 podcasts draw out the history of art
You might be surprised by how immersive, expressive and image-rich these visual art podcasts are
Hefner & the art history of naked ladies
The roots of Hef's vision go all the way back to the male gaze of ancient Rome
How many big storms can coasts endure?
For homeowners in flood zones, one big question looms: Rebuild or retreat after another "500-year storm?"
Sanders on Trump
Sanders notes that Trump is "playing golf with his billionaire friends" while Puerto Rico is struggling
Kimmel risks show with Trumpcare fight
The host isn't just battling the GOP, he's wrestling against the fact that half his audience is conservative
Single-payer grows across country
The GOP's frightening efforts are a reminder why it is vital to have a movement for health care justice
God and country: Meet Roy Moore
Alabama's likely senator isn't just a "Christian conservative." He wants a theocratic state under "Biblical law"
Cryptocurrencies fuel cybercrime
Can criminals use cryptocurrency to hide their identities and activities?
Trump tweets on Puerto Rico
The president, now at his private club in Bedminster, cannot stop tweeting about Puerto Rico
Year One of the Museum of Hard Truths
One year after winning a century-long battle to build the museum, we find it's needed now more than ever
How the Vietnam Memorial broke the rules
Go inside the classroom process that helped refine Lin's submission to the open design contest
Trump vs the press: "It screams fascism"
The veteran journalist speaks out about the White House's "terrifying" relationship with the media
The future of the partisan gerrymander
Can the courts actually rule on partisan gerrymandering? And if so, how will they evaluate such claims?
How a racist is made — and unmade
Historian Charles B. Dew dives deep into his memoir of his Jim Crow South childhood, "The Making of a Racist"
The Salon 5: How to win any argument
These tips from rhetoric expert Jay Heinrichs will help you win when things get disagreeable
What does Fox News really care about?
Was Bill O'Reilly's appearance just a boost for ratings?
Do undocumented immigrants have rights?
Our immigration crisis poses many unanswered questions. We need a bold new path forward. Part 3 of a series
Facts don't matter, and it's worrying
There’s a lot of variation in how Americans decide what to believe