Alex Galbraith is a news and politics editor for Salon. He lives in New Orleans.
May 15, 2026
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2 min read
The Supreme Court opted not to prohibit mailing abortion medications. That's worth celebrating (for now)
May 14, 2026
1 min read
Do they have the stomach for a second Reconstruction?
May 13, 2026
3 min read
If you want to know how to beat Donald Trump, just do whatever the Dems won't.
May 12, 2026
The MAGA project to turn back the clock can only lead to death
May 11, 2026
Plus, a star-studded spoof of the Trump administration and other news you might have missed.
May 8, 2026
When the president bothers to let journalists in the room, they should refuse to clean up his answers.
May 7, 2026
Take it from a former Red Hot Chili Peppers fan.
Apr 27, 2026
The president skirted what appeared to be a third attempt on his life. Plus, all the other news you may have missed over the weekend.
Apr 24, 2026
What good is being a superstar if you can’t speak your mind?
Apr 23, 2026
As you might expect, it stars himself.
Apr 22, 2026
Sometimes it’s OK that the president’s word is worth bupkis
Apr 21, 2026
Ten years ago, the opioid crisis claimed a god.
Apr 16, 2026
His “just war” defense of U.S. actions in Iran falls apart almost immediately.
Apr 15, 2026
9 min read
Everywhere you look online, someone is asking you to discount what’s right in front of you.
Apr 14, 2026
7 min read
Trump’s ridiculous attack on Leo shows how little daylight exists between Democrats and Republicans.
Apr 13, 2026
4 min read
Plus, turmoil around the Swalwell campaign and within MAGA.
Apr 10, 2026
Plus, the new space race and a reignited MAGA feud
Apr 9, 2026
Only you can prevent your own doomscrolling
Apr 8, 2026
The president says “Let’s meet up and die”
Apr 7, 2026
That doesn't mean we should stop trying.
Apr 6, 2026
Plus, a gossip outlet sets up shop in DC and the right's weird obsession with the pope.
Apr 3, 2026
6 min read
From Pam Bondi to the Iran war, MAGA lets it all hang out.
Apr 2, 2026
Figuring out the citizenship of millions of Americans, absent “birthright,” would be tough. That just might save it.
Apr 1, 2026
Going high against a dog gets your ankles bitten.
Mar 31, 2026
8 min read
A better, more aggravating world is possible
