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The massive burden of a measles outbreak

Even a single measles case can put massive strain on public health resources, experts warn

Salon · Mar 14, 2024

Climate activists confront Chevron CEO

Climate Defiance interrupted a corporate diversity event to call out Chevron CEO Mike Wirth

Salon · Mar 14, 2024

Expert: Trump's new NY defense "bizarre"

Trump is arguing that "since there were lawyers representing him, he could not commit crimes," law professor says

Salon · Mar 13, 2024

Idaho is becoming an OBGYN desert

Idaho is far from alone in cratering maternity care and doctors fear it will worsen our maternal mortality crisis

Salon · Mar 12, 2024

Prof: Trump tempting bigger punishment

"She may not hesitate to sue him again and have another jury impose an even larger punitive damage award"

Salon · Mar 11, 2024

MAGA and the five stages of GOP grief

An ex-MAGA activist warns "no civic savior is coming" as Donald Trump's cognitive decline becomes undeniable

Salon · Mar 11, 2024

A Bechdel test for climate change?

Scientists have proposed a new litmus test for climate change in film. Experts are torn over whether it will help

Salon · Mar 10, 2024

How "SNL" has a chokehold on comedy

The Humorism creator insists that "SNL" isn't about being funny. It's a "PR machine for the famous and powerful"

Salon · Mar 9, 2024

Prof: Anti-woke crusade "will backfire"

Courts see anti-DEI efforts as not only infringements "on free speech, but as an infringement on academic freedom"

Salon · Mar 9, 2024

Can psychedelics treat narcissism?

Psychedelics have a reputation for humbling people, but "hallucinogenic elitism" is also common. What gives?

Salon · Mar 8, 2024