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Kermit speaks. Are we listening?

Kermit the Frog reminds graduates, the country what we lose by defunding kindness, curiosity and community

Salon · May 26, 2025

Intimidating the free press gets pricey

Democracy dies when billionaires own and threaten media

Salon · May 26, 2025

Memories for sale

Memorial Day was born from Civil War grief. Now it’s 40% off at your favorite big-box store

Salon · May 26, 2025

Trump rages at Harvard on Truth Social

The Trump administration attempted to bar Harvard from enrolling international students earlier this week

Salon · May 25, 2025

The rent might not be too damn high

After years of steep increases, renters might catch a break — if Trump's economy cooperates

Salon · May 25, 2025

White genocide, white guilt and Trump

Trump's racist assault on South Africa's president was shockingly clumsy — because the truth doesn't even matter

Salon · May 25, 2025

Land of unfreedom: Our "Trumpy" history

I can't keep track of Trump's horrors either. But a look back at the War on Terror reminds us this is nothing new

Salon · May 25, 2025

Banned and branded: TikTok and tourism

Over 30 U.S. states banned TikTok on government devices. Then why are their tourism boards still using it?

Salon · May 24, 2025

Red state, blue laws: Summer booze rules

Tourists may be surprised that some U.S. states still have strict alcohol laws rooted in Prohibition-era morals

Salon · May 24, 2025

Florida is hotter than your vacation

Record-breaking heat, rising seas, hurricane season — welcome to the Sunshine State, tourists

Salon · May 24, 2025