When I lived abroad, I’d proudly defend this country and extol its virtues. Here’s what changed my entire worldview
The Salon columnist dissects Tuesday's GOP rout and a tumultuous Kansas cycle -- and slams the Democrats' response
Thursday, Nov 6, 2014 3:08 PM UTC 0The charisma-free, scandal-dogged divider is being touted as a GOP savior. Here’s why his national hopes are doomed
Thursday, Nov 6, 2014 4:46 PM UTC 0Alan Martin explains to Salon why he has eaten more than 100 meals from the Olive Garden in the past six weeks
Thursday, Nov 6, 2014 4:10 PM UTC 0Eddie Redmayne and Felicity Jones are wonderful, but the Hawkings' highly unusual love story deserves better
Thursday, Nov 6, 2014 7:20 PM UTC 0The conservative talking head fans fears that Obama administration is ginning up racial tension VIDEO
Thursday, Nov 6, 2014 7:05 PM UTC 0Twitter hates the new "Star Wars" title
Thursday, Nov 6, 2014 6:11 PM UTC 0The 2016 battleground map looks excellent for Democrats -- but they shouldn't take anything for granted
Thursday, Nov 6, 2014 6:00 PM UTC 0With a new congressional majority, Republicans may finally pursue a long-stated goal. Here's why it's so warped
Thursday, Nov 6, 2014 5:58 PM UTC 0It's already been said that Greg Abbott won among women voters. So are women of color not women?
Thursday, Nov 6, 2014 4:45 PM UTC 0The 1 percent is rapidly vacuuming up the country's wealth, and things have only gotten worse since the recession
Thursday, Nov 6, 2014 4:30 PM UTC 0"You have to go in head first" VIDEO
Thursday, Nov 6, 2014 4:01 PM UTC 0"Who the f**k are you people?" VIDEO
Thursday, Nov 6, 2014 2:41 PM UTC 0Following another midterm drubbing, Democratic soul-searching could mean casting out progressives
Thursday, Nov 6, 2014 2:01 PM UTC 0After the GOP had a big election in 2010, the president gave way too much ground. Here's why this time's different
Thursday, Nov 6, 2014 12:00 PM UTC 0Sure, Ida B. Wells deserves praise -- but so do other black women who didn't make their names advocating for men
Thursday, Nov 6, 2014 11:59 AM UTC 0The issue isn't "boys being boys." It's deep culturally embedded sexism VIDEO
Wednesday, Nov 5, 2014 10:17 PM UTC 0The actress clarifies her stance that "no gay males" stand up for women
Thursday, Nov 6, 2014 6:57 PM UTC 0The demographic breaks big for Republican candidates, while the Democratic coalition frays
Thursday, Nov 6, 2014 5:53 PM UTC 0In today's WSJ, Boehner and McConnell set new records for chutzpah by lamenting inability of government to function
Thursday, Nov 6, 2014 5:35 PM UTC 0I want to go to there VIDEO
Thursday, Nov 6, 2014 5:07 PM UTC 0The CMAs featured performances by Meghan Trainor and Ariana Grande plus a very uncomfortable joke about "Black-ish"
Thursday, Nov 6, 2014 4:30 PM UTC 0Conventional wisdom says it's too perilous to act on immigration after the midterm debacle. The opposite is true
Thursday, Nov 6, 2014 4:06 PM UTC 0The midterm blowout shows Democrats need to regain credibility on economic policy. Can Hillary lead that change?
Thursday, Nov 6, 2014 3:51 PM UTC 0The White House's post-defeat finger-pointing has already begun. Here's what they miss
Thursday, Nov 6, 2014 3:49 PM UTC 0After being lauded for her good looks by Democrat Tom Harkin, the senator-elect has yet to respond to Buchanan VIDEO
Thursday, Nov 6, 2014 3:38 PM UTC 0The comic went on a long Twitter rant about Cari Champion, and is not happy that people are offended
Thursday, Nov 6, 2014 3:23 PM UTC 0The road's built-in solar panels will generate enough electricity to power three houses
Thursday, Nov 6, 2014 3:11 PM UTC 0The two sang "Baby It's You" by The Shirelles VIDEO
Thursday, Nov 6, 2014 3:03 PM UTC 0A new video from design collective Kurzgesagt explains VIDEO
Thursday, Nov 6, 2014 2:42 PM UTC 0"D.C. now stands for Dank Chronic" VIDEO
Thursday, Nov 6, 2014 2:30 PM UTC 0Author tells Salon why his new book is a "mean-spirited diatribe" against basing policy on empathy
Thursday, Nov 6, 2014 1:30 PM UTC 0I'm a scientist now, but the embarrassment lingers. Here's why I let myself be duped -- and how I came to my senses
Thursday, Nov 6, 2014 12:15 PM UTC 0From "Pinball Wizard" to "Down Under," pop music has expanded my vocabulary in ways I'm only now realizing
Thursday, Nov 6, 2014 12:00 PM UTC 0Alex's rhyme says it all: "Please treat everyone the way you expect. We all deserve freedom love and respect" VIDEO
Thursday, Nov 6, 2014 11:53 AM UTC 0The "Firefly" creator reflects on Gamergate, his upbringing as a feminist and where our culture goes from here
Thursday, Nov 6, 2014 11:45 AM UTC 0A new film attempts to show the downside of pornography, but instead revels the danger and sadness of sexual shame
Thursday, Nov 6, 2014 12:00 AM UTC 0Amid the feasting, a note of "oh crap": Now we have to make everybody unhappy, control Cruz, and fight Hillary
Thursday, Nov 6, 2014 12:00 AM UTC 0It's an odd, nearly indescribable competition show that ultimately makes the case for the cultural dominance of TV
Wednesday, Nov 5, 2014 11:59 PM UTC 0Columbia University scientists studied 233 children born and raised in New York City
Wednesday, Nov 5, 2014 10:07 PM UTC 0As the Republicans take the Senate, these four reasons explain why the republic is in serious, serious trouble
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