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Can seaweed clean up the Gulf of Mexico?

The mouth of the Mississippi is a "dead zone" where life struggles to survive. Seaweed could instill new life there

Salon · Sep 26, 2023

Will Trump trials lead to "violence"?

Legal expert warns that "fervent loyalty to Trump won't excuse anyone" who resorts to violence on his behalf

Salon · Sep 26, 2023

Yom Kippur and your mental health

The holiest holiday in Judaism focuses on atonement, a practice which can promote emotional wellbeing

Salon · Sep 24, 2023

Expert: Fake electors point to Trump

Georgia defendants hope to move case to federal court, but their plan is "dead on arrival," legal expert says

Salon · Sep 22, 2023

Why aren't we using addiction meds?

Some progress has been made ensuring access to buprenorphine and methadone, but for many the meds remain elusive

Salon · Sep 21, 2023

Chesebro "fake elector" defense blasted

Legal expert: Indicted Trump ally's argument — he "didn’t intend to do anything bad" — won't fly with judge

Salon · Sep 21, 2023

Gender-affirming care docs under threat

A new study illuminates threats to pediatric endocrinologists, echoing the threats abortion care providers face

Salon · Sep 19, 2023

Legal expert: Trump sure talks a lot

Trump's interviews may be "politically astute," says expert. "Legally, it’s the gift that keeps on giving"

Salon · Sep 19, 2023

The talk show strike mess, explained

The overlapping nature of the dual Hollywood strikes means you can scab even while complying. Salon breaks it down

Salon · Sep 17, 2023

A brief history of the word vagina

Often censored or ignored, vagina talk has been shrouded in taboo, with serious consequences for sexual health

Salon · Sep 17, 2023