Salon talks to "The X-Files" star about the real Miss Subways of yore, Irish mythology and the virtues of plot

At the turn of the 20th century, one editor implored his peers to "Let us make the world know that we are living"

Dada laid the roots for real attitude and rebellion -- and also for its co-optation. It also shows the way forward

A word to the novelist on how to write better books

Readers respond to Andrew O'Hehir on the greatness of "The Lord of the Rings" and Larry Platt on reconsidering Muhammad Ali.

Are you loaded or shitfaced? Edumacated or frakked? A new book explores the poetic, ever-changing world of slang.

In his new memoir, gonzo pioneer Hunter S. Thompson works hard to get us riled up. But without Dick Nixon to kick around, he offers little insight into our times.

"Bloom County" cartoonist Berkeley Breathed talks about bringing Opus back to the nation's comics page to rip Garfield (and maybe George Bush) a new one.

Salon spoke with Cage about his take on Dracula at the movie's Overlook Film Festival world premiere in New Orleans

The CNN host breaks down right wing "bitter gumbo" and why Democrats need big ideas and tools like impeachment

The acclaimed activist and educator returned to "Salon Talks" to discuss the presidency & the writing process

Ann Coulter's tweet -- and the GOP race -- sheds frightening light on the deep archetypes of American conservatism

A powerful poem demonstrates why rape jokes are so damaging

The "Spring Breakers" director says of all the gun violence: "I wasn't trying to make a film that's realistic"

The "Undiscovered Country" writer spoke to Salon about his latest work and how it's safer than our bizarre reality