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The dark history of the ADHD diagnosis

Having ADHD once got you branded as being "immoral" or "defective." Even today, that stigma is hard to overwrite

Salon · Apr 21, 2023

Climate change may bring more pandemics

Scientists spoke with Salon about the diseases and pathogens that will be exacerbated by climate change

Salon · Apr 21, 2023

Alvin Bragg wins a round against Jordan

Former N.Y. prosecutor Mark Pomerantz blocked from testifying before Jordan's committee — at least for now

Salon · Apr 20, 2023

First Amendment history hurts Fox News

For the last few decades, various powerful American courts have reshaped how the First Amendment impacts our lives

Salon · Apr 18, 2023

Natalie Merchant on her best record yet

"I lost a lot of hair because it's very stressful," the artist tells Salon about the gorgeous "Keep Your Courage"

Salon · Apr 16, 2023

Titanic conspiracies swirl on TikTok

Historians worry conspiracy theories will affect how a generation of young people learn about the tragedy

Salon · Apr 15, 2023

Deepfakes leading to social problems

Experts explain how deepfakes became so easy to make, and how to distinguish them from real videos

Salon · Apr 15, 2023

Why did violence drop in Calif. schools?

18 years of downward trends suggest California is doing something right. Experts have a few theories as to why

Salon · Apr 14, 2023

EPA ignoring forever chemicals in water

The compounds used in nonstick pans and water-resistant coatings do nasty things when they get in your blood

Salon · Apr 14, 2023

What Twitter's "Defund NPR" gets wrong

Elon Musk's slapdash decision to label PBS and NPR as "government-funded" isn't just inaccurate, it's risky

Salon · Apr 13, 2023