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Alligator Alcatraz: American history from the dark side
Andrew O'Hehir
Yeah, it's a concentration camp. It's also a meme, a troll and an especially ugly distillation of American history
We can’t quit Cool Whip
Francesca Giangiulio
From wartime science to TikTok desserts, the iconic tub of fluff just keeps reinventing itself.
For the love of God, please stop interviewing Lindsey Graham
Kirk Swearingen
Trump's abused sycophant has nothing to say — but he's a symptom of a much bigger media problem
I went on a senior citizens cruise. It felt like middle school
Katelyn Doyle
On my solo research trip I ended up isolated, injured and curious about the men paid to charm older women at sea
How we can reclaim the truth about immigration
Vanessa Cárdenas, Héctor Sánchez Barba
Immigrants have always been central to America's history and greatness
“Reservoir Dogs” star Michael Madsen dead at 67
CK Smith
Known for his gritty voice and intense presence, Tarantino favorite Michael Madsen leaves a legacy of iconic roles.
Chuck E. Cheese and the millennial midlife crisis
Ashlie D. Stevens
Animatronic bands. Nostalgia. Mortal Kombat. The pizza rat is back — and this time, it’s personal
Mamdani eats rice. MAGA melts down
Ashlie D. Stevens
A viral clip of Mamdani eating biryani by hand set off a culture war on the American right
The spectacle fans demand from pop stars comes at a high price
Andi Zeisler
Keeping a fan base energized in a time of soaring ticket prices means stars have to leave it all on the stage
The “Shark Whisperer” doc is cold-blooded
Coleman Spilde
In the new Netflix documentary, shark advocate Ocean Ramsey takes on her most vicious beast yet: the critics
As the One Big Boondoggle passes the Senate, Trump and Musk square off again
Heather Digby Parton
The issues involved are serious. But oh, the drama these boys bring to the office
“Striking” new data: Miscarriage is increasingly dangerous under Texas abortion law
Kavitha Surana, Lizzie Presser, Andrea Suozzo
After Texas banned abortion, more women nearly bled to death during miscarriage
Everyone in America is a Marnie now
Coleman Spilde
From "Girls" to "M3GAN," Allison Williams' roles have chronicled our culture's growing self-obsession
Brad Pitt’s hollow race to redemption
Coleman Spilde
In his vanity project, "F1: The Movie," Pitt's cool demeanor comes off as a smug attempt to erase the past
“Keeping you obsessed”: Netflix’s demons vs. hunters movie captures the mystical allure of K-pop
Hanh Nguyen
"KPop Demon Hunters" filmmakers discuss how their twist on Korean folklore helps to understand music fandom
Zohran and democracy: Three days that shook the world
Andrew O'Hehir
Is Zohran Mamdani good for the Democrats? It's the wrong question — he's good for the world
Natasha Lyonne’s big AI problem
Coleman Spilde
Lyonne announcing her feature directorial debut was cause for celebration, until she started defending it
We can still save education — and that’s the key to saving democracy
Henry A. Giroux
Higher education nurtures critical thinking and democratic action. That's why the right wants to destroy it
The best of 2025 . . . so far
Kelly McClure, Natalie Moore, Coleman Spilde, Melanie McFarland, Hanh Nguyen, Erin Keane, Andi Zeisler, Amanda Marcotte, Bennett LT, Alex Galbraith, Ashlie D. Stevens
From shows about androids and morticians to psychosis-inducing albums, here's the best of what you may have missed
Trump forces out University of Virginia president as part of federal war on diversity
Blaise Malley
James Ryan stepped down amid a DOJ investigation into diversity practices at the University of Viginia
Book bans are getting weirder, targeting cats, dogs and civic-minded grandmas
Andi Zeisler
Seeking to ban books like “Bathe the Cat” has less to do with morality than it does with a yearning for control
When fake news is dead serious
Andi Zeisler
Satirical news sites like The Onion are doing the work that legitimate publications won't by taking an actual stand
The best of Anthony Bourdain, from the Salon Archives
Ashlie D. Stevens
From early Salon essays to intimate tributes, a collection of writing by and about the chef who changed how we eat
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