menu_open Columnists

Salon
We use cookies to provide some features and experiences in QOSHE

More information  .  Close

The timeless gift of Scrooge

From the Muppets to "A Diva's Christmas Carol," the holiday spirit grants us the ability to hope for a better world

yesterday 4

Salon

Coleman Spilde

Police end probe of Bob Vylan over “Death to the IDF” chant at Glastonbury

UK authorities launched a probe into the act after they led an anti-IDF chant at Glastonbury earlier this year

yesterday 1

Salon

Alex Galbraith

Trump says “Humbug” to Colbert, threatens broadcast licenses

The president threatened broadcast licenses in an early Christmas Eve post

yesterday 1

Salon

Alex Galbraith

Megyn Kelly vs. everybody: MAGA media is mad at the podcast queen

Kelly may be the biggest loser in the Erika Kirk-Candace Owens feud

yesterday 3

Salon

Sophia Tesfaye

Inside the North Carolina GOP’s decade-long push to seize power from state’s Democratic governors

GOP lawmakers have passed law after law stripping powers from Democratic governors

yesterday 3

Salon

Doug Bock Clark

Not even Christmas can escape America’s war fetish

The Trump administration's deadly boat strikes are set against an increasingly militarized version of Christmas

yesterday 4

Salon

Daniel Secatore

“What are they hiding?”: Epstein files reveal “10 co-conspirators” investigated by DOJ, FBI

It is not clear what became of the investigation into some of the co-conspirators

yesterday 2

Salon

Garrett Owen

A holiday viewing guide for every taste

From "The Family Stone" to Christmas caped crusaders, we've got you covered

yesterday 2

Salon

Hanh Nguyen

“Unconscionable and unlawful”: Judge blasts Trump admin for blocking Dem states’ disaster funding

A federal judge called recent funding cuts to Democratic states "arbitrary" and unconstitutional

yesterday 10

Salon

Garrett Owen

JD Vance’s 2028 strategy: Be even worse than Trump

Vance sees a future in people who call Hitler "a great leader"

previous day 40

Salon

Amanda Marcotte

Greta Thunberg arrested in London while supporting Palestine Action hunger strike

The arrest is in keeping with the UK's ban on the group

previous day 30

Salon

Garrett Owen

Trump’s MAGA coalition is showing cracks over religion

As Trump and Vance attack immigrants and proclaim religious liberty, some Christian denominations are uncomfortable

previous day 10

Salon

Heather Digby Parton

How to give food gifts that feel thoughtful

Simple, delicious and stress-free ways to make treats for everyone on your list

previous day 2

Salon

Ashlie D. Stevens

Todd Blanche nixed enforcement against crypto firms while holding over $150K in crypto investments

Top DOJ official violated the federal conflicts of interest law and his ethics agreement, experts say

previous day 2

Salon

Corey G. Johnson

Canned “60 Minutes” segment airs in Canada

Editor-in-chief Bari Weiss claimed the story "wasn't ready" but it found its way online anyway

previous day 1

Salon

Garrett Owen

Trump traveled on Epstein’s private jet “many more times than reported” new documents reveal

The recent release of Epstein files are peppered with mentions of the president

previous day 2

Salon

Garrett Owen

Merry Krimble from The Beatles: A year-by-year tour of their holiday singles

Released annually from 1963 to 1969, these collectible albums now feel like a holiday time capsule

previous day 2

Salon

Caryn Rose

“An embarrassment”: FBI Director Kash Patel has taxpayer-funded luxury, armored BMW

Patel's use of resources and his professional conduct have come under intense scrutiny

monday 30

Salon

Garrett Owen

“Disregard of the law”: Schumer asks Senate to pursue legal action against DOJ over Epstein files

The initial release of the long-sought files was widely panned, including by Epstein's victims

monday 10

Salon

Garrett Owen

Trump’s favorite excuse in 2025: “I don’t know”

From Epstein to MRIs, the president fakes ignorance

monday 10

Salon

Amanda Marcotte

The patron saint of 2025 is . . . Gwyneth Paltrow?

Paltrow laughed off biographers and adulterers before turning in one of her best roles. We can learn a thing or two

monday 2

Salon

Coleman Spilde

“Bari Weiss spiked our story”: CBS yanks “60 Minutes” segment on Trump deportees at the last minute

One correspondent said the decision was "political"

monday 1

Salon

Garrett Owen

Bari Weiss spiked a major migrant story — and told on herself

Weiss' catch-and-kill puts her editorial incompetence at CBS News on public view

monday 2

Salon

Sophia Tesfaye

Congress may be about to create the “bad internet”

Online privacy protections could be demolished, advocates warn

monday 2

Salon

Russell Payne

“We decide our own future”: New Trump envoy draws ire for plans to annex Greenland

The development is the latest in Trump's history of annexation attempts

monday 1

Salon

Garrett Owen

“Got tired of being pushed around”: Nicki Minaj praises Trump during TPUSA appearance

The rapper attacked California Gov. Gavin Newsom and lauded the current administration in a chat with Erika Kirk

21.12.2025 30

Salon

Alex Galbraith

My encounter with Trump Derangement Syndrome

The president has created a permission structure for xenophobia and Islamophobia

21.12.2025 20

Salon

Yahia Lababidi

How Putin won the war, with a little help from his friends

For three years we've spun fairytales about Russia's inevitable defeat, while the "West" was falling apart

21.12.2025 4

Salon

Andrew Ohehir

Trump’s crackdown on the left has decades of precedent

The Justice Department's plans to target leftist organizations is taking alarming shape

21.12.2025 4

Salon

Heather Digby Parton

Bowen Yang breaks down, sings with Cher in final “Saturday Night Live” sketch

The comedian closed a six-season-plus stint on "SNL" by singing a Christmas classic with the icon

21.12.2025 2

Salon

Alex Galbraith

The lovable Rob Reiner, as seen on TV

From "New Girl" to "The Bear," Reiner's TV appearances echo the humanism that guided his work behind the camera

21.12.2025 4

Salon

Melanie Mcfarland

MAGA infighting and divisions surface at TPUSA conference

Turning Point USA’s annual gathering exposed deep divisions inside the MAGA movement following Charlie Kirk’s death

21.12.2025 1

Salon

Ck Smith

“My second favorite r-word”: Trump talks Epstein files redactions on “Saturday Night Live”

The show's take on Trump celebrated the release of the Epstein files, glossing over key omissions

21.12.2025 1

Salon

Alex Galbraith

Celebrities, merch and controversy dominate AmericaFest

From celebrity feuds to a replica of Charlie Kirk’s killing site, TPUSA’s event blurred politics and performance

21.12.2025 4

Salon

Ck Smith

New vetting rules slow H-1B visa processing, leaving workers in limbo

US visa delays have left hundreds of H-1B workers stuck abroad, raising concerns for employers and families

20.12.2025 10

Salon

Ck Smith