Ex-president's niece: Yes, we've all been traumatized — but Democrats need to "take the gloves off" and get real

Kate Bishop is the first aspiring superhero whose clothes — cozy yet practical — I've actively coveted

An interview with Seamus Deane, author of the novel "Reading in the Dark."

The Marvel superhero directly confronts a "war on terror culture" that regards Muslim-Americans as threats

Christopher Reeve was an inspiration to many as he confronted his own paralysis and advanced the cause of stem cell research.

The writer on his graphic novel "Pulp" being born of a brush with death and how it fits with our current anxiety

How can I help change the stigma if I don't want to confront the untreated trauma of my own past?

Griddled sandwiches have punctuated my life like crunchy applause ever since my first oozing grilled cheese

W. Kamau Bell appeared on "Salon Talks" to discuss dealing with Cosby's legacy, and how you can't erase any of it

There's a lot we don't agree on, but last year at Thanksgiving we unexpectedly found some common ground

The musician has had it with "mansplainers," pop music haters, message-board creeps and music industry sexism

Before he makes his Marvel debut, check out his back catalog where he proves his action and comedy chops

"Spider-Man" is the latest super-hero franchise to go backwards. Is there an original idea left in Hollywood?

It's great to hear the president advocate for reform. Pity that he does so with such conservative language

As the hurricanes, the 9/11 anniversary and McCain's death make clear, Trump is incapable of normal human emotion