Salon

Have yourself a very merry black Friday

Mary Elizabeth Williams — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 18:01:00 PST

The author of "Scroogenomics" explains why holiday shopping is a drain on the wallet and the holiday spirit

Palin, Prejean: Beastly treatment for beauties

Gene Lyons — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:05:00 PST

The governor turned author must fight what the pageant queen learned: Politics and hotness make strange bedfellows

Tom the Dancing Bug

Ruben Bolling — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:01:00 PST

A lady from the East and a half-breed ripsnorter from Colorado duke it out at the Oklahoma roundup

"The Road": Post-apocalypse now

Stephanie Zacharek — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:01:00 PST

Director John Hillcoat and his star, Viggo Mortensen, improve on the mannered machismo of Cormac McCarthy's novel

Why do we resist going to the doctor?

Cary Tennis — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:25:00 PST

I waited too long for my diagnosis: Whence such perversity? Childhood fears

"The Princess and the Frog" is Disney royalty

Mary Elizabeth Williams — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:25:00 PST

The studio's first African-American princess charms in one of the most sincere romantic comedies in ages

The K Chronicles

Keith Knight — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:25:00 PST

A lesson on a global phenomenon called "evolution"

Cinematic genius meets teen heartthrob

Stephanie Zacharek — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:23:00 PST

A mighty cute Zac Efron plays the foil in Richard Linklater's affectionate ode to Orson Welles

"Ninja Assassin": Sneaky but not subtle

Stephanie Zacharek — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:23:00 PST

Decapitations! Slashed eyeballs! But the finest effect in this visceral gouge of a picture is Korean pop star Rain

Iran's nuke negotiator: "We have nothing to hide"

Dieter Bednarz — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 07:25:00 PST

In an interview, Iran's nuclear ambassador, Ali Asghar Soltanieh, says his country doesn't fear the West's threats

Praying for Obama's death

Lilly Fowler — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:24:00 PST

Pastors are invoking Psalm 109 -- "May his days be few" -- in hopes of saving our country, and our souls

My boyfriend is my boss

Cary Tennis — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:24:00 PST

I'm getting sick of being "the editor's girlfriend"

Creationism vs. atheism: It's on!

Laura Miller — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:24:00 PST

A "revised" edition of Darwin's "The Origin of Species" turns college campuses into three-ring circuses

Is it tea party time in Texas?

Mike Madden — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:24:00 PST

A GOP primary between Gov. Rick Perry and Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison will test the Republican path for the future

This Modern World

Tom Tomorrow — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:24:00 PST

The Association of Right-Wing Bedwetters presents: 5 compelling reasons not to hold terror trials in New York City

Can populism be liberal?

Michael Lind — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:05:00 PST

The GOP has owned it since Nixon. Democrats would have to return to the New Deal to recapture it

Daytime soap's best celebrity cameos

Mary Elizabeth Williams — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:24:00 PST

James Franco on "General Hospital" is the latest in a nutty legacy that includes Elizabeth Taylor and Snoop Dogg

Anti-gay, religious-motivated crimes up

DEVLIN BARRETT, Associated Press — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:20:00 PST

FBI data shows 11 percent increase in crimes based on sexual orientation

NYC food emergencies up nearly 21 percent

VALERIE BAUMAN, Associated Press — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:01:00 PST

Study shows families with children, senior citizens and immigrants are hardest hit

"Seinfeld" saves "Curb Your Enthusiasm"

Heather Havrilesky — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:24:00 PST

The season finale of Larry David's uneven HBO comedy proves how funny it can be with a little help from friends

The modern Thanksgiving dinner: Bigger, lighter

MICHAEL HILL, Associated Press — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:01:00 PST

Recipes are healthier than they were 50 years ago -- but supersized portions wipe out all virtue

I'm 22 and stuck! How do I break out?

Cary Tennis — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:01:00 PST

I think I'm a writer, but fear paralyzes me

Everybody hates mommy

Lynn Harris — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:01:00 PST

We're "stroller Nazis." We're whiny "breeders." Why is there so much contempt for mothers these days?

Another mystery grave at Arlington

Mark Benjamin — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:01:00 PST

An Army investigation has found yet another unmarked casket at the historic burial site

Christmas insanity unwrapped

Laura Miller — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:01:00 PST

"Tinsel" investigates the allure -- and demented poignancy -- of America's holiday obsession

Senate Dems at odds over health care bill

ANNE FLAHERTY, Associated Press — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:01:00 PST

After Saturday's victory, moderates and liberals clash over future

Dr. Phil? Ellen? Tyra?

DAVID BAUDER, Associated Press — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:01:00 PST

Who is Oprah's heir apparent in daytime?

Moderate Dem: I might not back next step

Associated Press — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 07:01:00 PST

Historic health care bill clears Senate hurdle

DAVID ESPO, Associated Press — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:01:00 PST

With no margin left, Democrats advanced heathcare reform legislation in the Senate.