Trump did what millions thought impossible: he was — sort of — elected president of the United States. Here's why
Progressive conservatism
Salon's Carrie Sheffield sits down with Melissa Jane Kronfeld to discuss the progression of conservatism
Shane Mitchell
Salon's Mary Elizabeth Williams sits down with author Shane Mitchell to discuss the importance of holiday food
Hulu and Google will soon introduce their own bundled channel services. Will it change anything?
My face is catfish bait
My selfie has been swiped for more fake profiles than I can count. It's gross deception — but I've been tempted too
Suffering from Trumpsomnia?
Since the primaries, and the November election, political anxiety is keeping people up
George Michael of Wham! dies
British singing star George Michael of Wham! has his last Christmas: BBC reports he's dead at age 53
Supermensch talks life lessons
Who else but Shep Gordon could describe a good life as figuring out "how to not be a jerk" one day at a time?
Gift of the fungi
What can't mushrooms do? From cleaning chemical spills to mitigating topsoil loss, they're nature's unsung heroes
Peace on Earth, and at home
Spending the holidays in your childhood bedroom can be disorienting. Think of it like camping and savor the time
Look Again
Fascinating views of animals from all around the globe opening their Christmas presents. Happy Holidays!
Dreaming of a dark Christmas
A blonde Virgin Mary? Stockings filled with gifts? Here's why we see Christmas the way we do
Look Again
Fascinating world views from the Beijing Zoo to the streets of Los Angeles
Trump's wrecking crew
Previous GOP presidents have appointed anti-government hardliners, but Trump's cabinet goes further than ever
As we reach the end of annus horribilis 2016, take some time to read — or listen — to these suggestions
Working class hero
Salon talks to Ken Loach about his acclaimed new film about austerity and the overlooked working poor
Best of 2016: "SNL" politics
The cast and writers of "SNL" made us laugh and cry in its coverage of the 2016 presidential election
Democracy only “works” for the top 10 percent of Americans
Trump's having a ball
Far from swamp draining, the president's arrival by the Potomac shores may be compromised by elites' easy access
In the heart of the stand-off
A young reporter makes his own way to the bitter showdown at Standing Rock and discovers authentic American values
Trump's cabinet appointments
Trump added another billionaire to his cabinet and we learned unsavory things about his interior secretary pick
How to combat racism
Social science suggests that racial resentment is central to Donald Trump's appeal. There are ways to fight back
The proposal would allow power plants to continue claiming their operations are green for at least 13 more years
These lawsuits could offer a ray of hope for climate change proponents