Books that fill in music's missing pages The best music writing isn’t nostalgia, It’s cultural archaeology — These books reclaim what music history left out Salon · Apr 14
Why the right is so obsessed with Rome From America to Britain, conservatives' focus on the Roman Empire is part of an effort to make violence virtuous Salon · Apr 14
A fruit dish greater than its parts It’s called “Dump Fruit”— and yes, you really just dump it together. The result is far better than it sounds Salon · Apr 13
To fight technofascism, be annoying Tech breakthroughs are infiltrating our sports and politics. But a better, more aggravating world is possible Salon · Apr 13
Dinosaur fans finally have their movie After years of sequels, a mysterious new film has reignited the dino fandom with something new Salon · Apr 12
MAGA's big bet on Hungary backfires UPDATE: JD Vance's bizarre Budapest side quest couldn't save Viktor Orbán. It's a major far-right setback Salon · Apr 12
MAGA media’s generational divide As younger voices break from Fox News, the right’s media ecosystem turns on itself Salon · Apr 12
An anti-civil rights warrior as AG? Harmeet Dhillon has worked to implement Trump's agenda at the Justice Department Salon · Apr 12
States now at forefront of food safety Dozens of bills in more than 15 states are targeting harmful additives, many of which have been ignored by the FDA Salon · Apr 11
Joint Chiefs Chair is enabling Trump The president's threats to destroy Iran depend on institutions and individuals' willingness to go along Salon · Apr 11
I was wrong about pork chops A childhood staple gets a second look, reimagined with spice, sweet raisins, herbs and creamy yogurt Salon · Apr 10
A coalition under constant strain Congressional Republicans are praising the president publicly, and screaming into their pillows privately Salon · Apr 10
Christians aren’t the victims in Iran For evangelicals, there's no limit in defending the president's cruelty Salon · Apr 10
Salon · Apr 10 ICE recruiting cops to track down kids New documents reveal ICE is paying local law enforcement to supply information on unaccompanied minors
Salon · Apr 9 Movies should make us uncomfortable "The Drama" opened to box office success and ample controversy, but the film is far more than its discourse
Salon · Apr 9 Loyalty over law at DOJ In his first press conference, Todd Blanche made it clear he would do the president's bidding
Salon · Apr 9 Trump policies shrink Latino wealth The president assembled a rainbow coalition of rage and resentment to win in 2024. They are now abandoning him
Salon · Apr 9 The new race to the moon has begun Trump wants a geopolitical win in outer space, while cutting millions from NASA
Salon · Apr 8 Paul Shaffer wasn’t sold on The Beatles On "Everything Fab Four," Shaffer reflects on how "Rubber Soul" changed his mind about the band as a whole
Salon · Apr 8 Trump's betrayal of American values Even with a fragile ceasefire, Trump’s threat to annihilate Iran carries consequences that cannot be ignored
Salon · Apr 8 Trump threatens reporters with "jail" The president says journalists could face imprisonment for reporting on war rescue operations
Salon · Apr 8 Why MAGA men actually loathe tradwives A new study shows submissive women aren't cherished but are held in contempt
Salon · Apr 8 Measles outbreaks are here to stay Normalization and apathy from the Trump admin is making health experts less hopeful measles can be contained
Salon · Apr 7 It's OK to love the moon mission Problems down on Earth are serious. Spending some time looking up isn’t a waste or distraction