Throughout the Trump years, the anti-Russia frenzy was often a distraction from the GOP's anti-democractic plot

A membership list of the Oath Keepers, a violent extremist group, includes a number of Republican elected officials

Salon round table: As "Tinker Tailor Solider Spy" arrives, our expert panel debates the spy novel's past and future

Our need for others’ approval can be overpowering — and the biggest threat to our democracy

"America's scariest police chief" lashes out as allies abandon him, calls critics "fat f*cks" and "f*ggots"

The doctrine of perma-war dominated the world for 40 years. Thanks to Putin, the U.S. and the arms biz, it's back

How did the Kenosha shooter post $2 million in bail? Because conservatives are normalizing right-wing terrorism

While the regime hopes the U.S. stumbles into a quagmire, Iraqi exiles argue about whether Bush or Saddam is the bigger enemy.

Charlottesville and its aftermath are proof we're in for a resurgence of America's oldest culture war

Pompeo’s blustery threats further isolate the U.S. from Russia, China and our Allies

Obama could spring America from the dank culture of fear spread by Cheney and Bush. So what's holding him back?

After the collapse of the Bush presidency, the right tried an ambitious rebranding effort. How did that turn out?

The Tea Party actually thinks the military is about to attack the Lone Star State. We wish we were making this up