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Trump's MAGA brand is fading

As the president's favorability sinks, the danger to democracy rises — not the other way around

Salon · Jun 23

Trump's ICE protest crackdown will fail

A move aimed at stifling political dissent has already spurred protesters into action in Minneapolis

Salon · Jun 23

Trump is defying Congress on foreign aid

Congress gave orders to Trump officials on foreign aid spending, but officials have largely refused

Salon · Jun 23

"Maddie's Secret" is perfectly imperfect

In his brilliant tribute to the TV movie melodrama, comedian John Early puts on the wig and expels his inhibitions

Salon · Jun 22

Hegseth wants to turn back the clock

The military has been a powerful force for social progress in the US. Under Trump, it is being used to undo it

Salon · Jun 22

How to pop the AI bubble

Cory Doctorow argues AI dominance is not inevitable. How we fight back matters

Salon · Jun 22

The raw milkman

Top officials are championing the dangerous industry’s expansion rather than curbing the danger

Salon · Jun 22

Trump threatens Iranian officials

The president said the officials "would not have a country" if they closed the Strait of Hormuz

Salon · Jun 21

Obama Center opens on high note of hope

The Obamas urged Americans to embrace citizenship, community engagement, public service at Chicago campus opening

Salon · Jun 21

What dragons teach us about futile wars

Stars Steve Toussaint and Abubakar Salim ponder the lesson of the bloodiest sea battle in Westeros history

Salon · Jun 21