"Shining Vale" and the horror of midlife
On "Salon Talks," Sharon Horgan discusses her new Starz horror-comedy starring Courteney Cox and Mira Sorvino
The odd reason nature favors symmetry
"The beautiful symmetry that we see everywhere is primed to appear," one scientist told Salon
Census undercounts hurt people of color
Even minor census undercounts deprive needy communities of investment and representation
"Phoenix Rising" and the art of trauma
Can animating abuse in the new HBO documentary help detractors believe a survivor?
Africa, Ukraine and Cold War hangover
Many African countries remember the Soviet Union as an ally — and the U.S. as a backer of thugs and tyrants
Lindsey Graham wants Putin assassinated
His statements are putting the U.S. at risk.
10 million Ukrainians now displaced
"People continue to flee because they are afraid of bombs, airstrikes, and indiscriminate destruction," said the U.N. refugee chief. "Aid is vital but can't stop fear. Only stopping the war can."
A doctor takes on Big Pharma
In “Sickening,” Harvard professor John Abramson chronicles the deceptive marketing practices of the drug industry
Don't fear the gatekeeper, or become one
Some aspiring artists complain bitterly about gatekeepers. Let's talk about opening doors for others instead
A pastry cook navigates Covid taste loss
When Anna Li realized she couldn't taste her morning cup of coffee, she realized something was very wrong
The best 5-ingredient fish marinade
While the fish is the star of the show, the dill and capers make up a strong supporting cast of flavors
I'm making marzipan goldfish for Nowruz
Marzipan goldfish are a harmless stand-in for the real thing on the Haft Seen that’s edible to boot
Track Elon Musk's Jet with a Twitter bot
The account started by a teenager has been keeping tabs on Musk's private jet since 2020 using public ADS-B data
The true Maisel-Lennon rivalry backstory
While it's no secret that Midge is inspired by Joan Rivers, her rival is a composite of two '50s-era comics
11 things to know about Audre Lorde
No. 6: Her Staten Island home is an official New York City Landmark
"Weak ties" dissipate during pandemic
Casual acquaintances disappeared from the lives of many during the pandemic — to the detriment of our happiness
This dish is nearly impossible to find
Mamaliga was once regular fare at home and in restaurants — now it’s a rare treat
Debating Paul Thomas Anderson's films
Taken seriously, his films can be a little annoying. Are they art, pompous or just wildly idiosyncratic?
On Ukraine, let's follow the money
Public opinion, both parties and the Pentagon are together on this. That means it's time to ask some questions
To live in "Another Appalachia"
Salon spoke with author Neema Avashia about the love she has for growing up queer and Indian in West Virginia
Penélope Cruz: "I decide with my heart"
The "Parallel Mothers" star spoke to Salon about her fourth Oscar nod and the scene she was "terrified" to shoot
A guide to Oscar's live action shorts
A review of the Academy Award contenders that make a big impact with a short runtime
Hotter than normal? You're not alone
Both the north and south poles are currently melting at the same time, which is highly unusual
How nuclear safeguards work (or fail)
From chains of command to complicated arming switches, this is what stops nuclear accidents from happening (so far)