Salon Directory › n › News (6803 stories)

News

Page 1 of 273 oldest ⇒
Did I just buy an SUV? Did I just buy an SUV?
I didn't mean to. I am an environmentalist. Really. But before I knew it, there it was, in front of my house.
By Mark Benjamin Jan 5, 2009
Best of Salon 2008 Best of Salon 2008
PUMAs on the prowl; an apology to boomers; the books that made Obama, Obama; hooray for casual sex -- and more of our favorite stories of the year.
By Salon Staff Dec 31, 2008
Goodbye to Guantánamo? Goodbye to Guantánamo?
With just four weeks till Obama's inauguration, the Bush administration's military commissions are supposed to be history. So why does the government act like they'll continue past January 20?
By Stacy Sullivan Dec 23, 2008
How the hell did Rick Warren get inauguration tickets? How the hell did Rick Warren get inauguration tickets?
Barack Obama knows liberals are upset he picked the conservative evangelical preacher to pray at the inauguration. And he doesn't care.
By Mike Madden Dec 19, 2008
Dude, where's my $700 billion? Dude, where's my $700 billion?
Congress handed Wall Street a huge wad of cash to jump-start the economy. It didn't work -- so where did all that money go?
By Mike Madden Dec 17, 2008
Obama's Afghan headache Obama's Afghan headache
An epidemic of kidnapping adds to the downward spiral of violence the president-elect's team will soon confront in Afghanistan.
By Masha Hamilton Dec 16, 2008
President Obama's first 100 days President Obama's first 100 days
He will inherit the kind of problems that few new presidents have had to face. Where should he start?
By Thomas Schaller Dec 15, 2008
Meet the GOP's wrecking crew Meet the GOP's wrecking crew
Why did a small group of Southern Republicans turn the auto bailout into a demolition derby? Introducing the senators who hate unions and love foreign cars.
By Alex Koppelman and Mike Madden Dec 13, 2008
Obama mania grips the capital Obama mania grips the capital
With over 4 million expected for the inauguration, city services will be taxed to the max. But bar owners and locals with digs for rent hope to make bank.
By Mike Madden Dec 11, 2008
The born conspiracy The born conspiracy
Sanity was nowhere to be found at the press conference held by the alarmists who believe Obama is not a U.S. citizen.
By Mike Madden Dec 9, 2008
The Republican comeback of 2010 The Republican comeback of 2010
The midterm elections are only two years away. Can the Democrats defend their gains?
By Thomas Schaller Dec 8, 2008
Why the stories about Obama's birth certificate will never die Why the stories about Obama's birth certificate will never die
Barack Obama was, without question, born in the U.S., and he is eligible to be president, but experts on conspiracy theories say that won't ever matter to those who believe otherwise.
By Alex Koppelman Dec 5, 2008
The short, disgusting life of the Hummer The short, disgusting life of the Hummer
As General Motors tells Congress it is weighing the fate of the gas guzzler, Salon compiles a scrapbook. Enjoy these proud moments in Hummer history.
By Katharine Mieszkowski Dec 5, 2008
Detroit revs up its bailout begging Detroit revs up its bailout begging
On bended knee, and with promises to retool their operations, the Big Three ask Congress for billions to save the auto industry. They might get it this time.
By Mike Madden Dec 5, 2008
Lying to the mother of a dead soldier Lying to the mother of a dead soldier
Col. Sean MacFarland, who told Jean Feggins her son was killed by enemy action, is the same officer who may have covered up her son's death by friendly fire.
By Mark Benjamin Dec 4, 2008
Impeach Bush for Christmas Impeach Bush for Christmas
The White House censored her subversive Christmas tree ornament -- only to spread its anti-Bush cheer.
By Jeremy Olshan Dec 3, 2008
Pirates don't like loud noises Pirates don't like loud noises
Nick Davis says he can scare off the pirates plaguing the coast of Africa without firing a shot. So far, so good -- except for that little incident last week.
By Vincent Rossmeier Dec 3, 2008
So what's in this for Hillary? So what's in this for Hillary?
Taking charge of the State Department will give Clinton more power than hanging around the Senate -- even if she does have a history with her new boss.
By Mike Madden Dec 2, 2008
Sympathy for Charles Graner Sympathy for Charles Graner
No one from the Bush administration has been held accountable for torture. But the guard from Abu Ghraib prison is still behind bars, and his family wants to know why.
By Mark Benjamin Dec 1, 2008
The struggle for control in Mumbai The struggle for control in Mumbai
On Friday, war with Islamist gunmen continued to rage in the Indian city's downtown. Some hostages are freed, but others have been found dead.
By Sascha Zastiral Nov 28, 2008
Explosions heard as chaos continues in India Explosions heard as chaos continues in India
The attacks by Islamist gunmen continued to grip Mumbai on Thursday. The "Deccan Mujahideen" have claimed responsibility, but is the group homegrown or linked to a wider international network?
By Spiegel staff Nov 27, 2008
Is Obama president yet? Is Obama president yet?
And who's that other guy in the White House? As George Bush continues his vanishing act, Barack Obama steps into the spotlight, two months early, to calm a jittery nation.
By Mike Madden Nov 26, 2008
Why churches fear gay marriage Why churches fear gay marriage
The crusade for Proposition 8 was fueled by the broken American family, explains gay Catholic author Richard Rodriguez.
By Jeanne Carstensen Nov 25, 2008
Blackwater vs. Blackbeard off the coast of Africa Blackwater vs. Blackbeard off the coast of Africa
Europe sends warships to stop pirates off of Somalia while Blackwater offers private security for hire to shipping companies.
By Spiegel staff Nov 25, 2008
Barack Obama, honeymoon killer? Barack Obama, honeymoon killer?
The Clintonites in his Cabinet, forgiveness for Lieberman, the creeping signs of centrism -- progressives aren't ready to panic, yet.
By Mike Madden Nov 24, 2008
Page 1 of 273    oldest ⇒
Salon Directory › n › News (6803 stories)

Inside News

Daily Newsletter

Get Salon in your mailbox!