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Alex Galbraith

Alex Galbraith is a news and politics editor for Salon. He lives in New Orleans.

Please stop polishing Trump’s turds

May 8, 2026

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2 min read

Please stop polishing Trump’s turds

When the president bothers to let journalists in the room, they should refuse to clean up his answers.

Alex Galbraith
Alex Galbraith
Trump's bloat will embarrass MAGA one day

May 7, 2026

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3 min read

Trump's bloat will embarrass MAGA one day

Take it from a former Red Hot Chili Peppers fan.

Alex Galbraith
Alex Galbraith
Trump still alive

Apr 27, 2026

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1 min read

Trump still alive

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.

Alex Galbraith
Alex Galbraith
Julian Casablancas shows how to cash in cred

Apr 24, 2026

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3 min read

Julian Casablancas shows how to cash in cred

What good is being a superstar if you can’t speak your mind?

Alex Galbraith
Alex Galbraith
Even Donald Trump has a comfort show

Apr 23, 2026

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3 min read

Even Donald Trump has a comfort show

As you might expect, it stars himself.

Alex Galbraith
Alex Galbraith
On Iran, Trump can “chicken out” as much as he wants

Apr 22, 2026

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2 min read

On Iran, Trump can “chicken out” as much as he wants

Sometimes it’s OK that the president’s word is worth bupkis

Alex Galbraith
Alex Galbraith
Prince could only have died in America

Apr 21, 2026

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2 min read

Prince could only have died in America

Ten years ago, the opioid crisis claimed a god.

Alex Galbraith
Alex Galbraith
Mike Johnson thinks you can’t read

Apr 16, 2026

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2 min read

Mike Johnson thinks you can’t read

His “just war” defense of U.S. actions in Iran falls apart almost immediately.

Alex Galbraith
Alex Galbraith
 Geese, Trump or your lying senses

Apr 15, 2026

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9 min read

Geese, Trump or your lying senses

Everywhere you look online, someone is asking you to discount what’s right in front of you.

Alex Galbraith
Alex Galbraith
If the Pope can’t be soft on crime, who can be?

Apr 14, 2026

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7 min read

If the Pope can’t be soft on crime, who can be?

Trump’s ridiculous attack on Leo shows how little daylight exists between Democrats and Republicans.

Alex Galbraith
Alex Galbraith
Trump says "could be worse" as Iran negotiations falter

Apr 13, 2026

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4 min read

Trump says "could be worse" as Iran negotiations falter

Plus, turmoil around the Swalwell campaign and within MAGA.

Alex Galbraith
Alex Galbraith
Are we heading for an Arlington papacy?

Apr 10, 2026

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4 min read

Are we heading for an Arlington papacy?

Plus, the new space race and a reignited MAGA feud

Alex Galbraith
Alex Galbraith
Getting through Trump 2 requires setting limits on chaos

Apr 9, 2026

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7 min read

Getting through Trump 2 requires setting limits on chaos

Only you can prevent your own doomscrolling

Alex Galbraith
Alex Galbraith
 Donald Trump’s Soulja Boy moment

Apr 8, 2026

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7 min read

Donald Trump’s Soulja Boy moment

The president says “Let’s meet up and die”

Alex Galbraith
Alex Galbraith
We're never going to live in space

Apr 7, 2026

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7 min read

We're never going to live in space

That doesn't mean we should stop trying.

Alex Galbraith
Alex Galbraith
Trump spent Easter hopping mad

Apr 6, 2026

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3 min read

Trump spent Easter hopping mad

Plus, a gossip outlet sets up shop in DC and the right's weird obsession with the pope.

Alex Galbraith
Alex Galbraith
Trump's GOP: Too dumb to cover its ass

Apr 3, 2026

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6 min read

Trump's GOP: Too dumb to cover its ass

From Pam Bondi to the Iran war, MAGA lets it all hang out.

Alex Galbraith
Alex Galbraith
Trump's laziness might save birthright citizenship

Apr 2, 2026

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7 min read

Trump's laziness might save birthright citizenship

Figuring out the citizenship of millions of Americans, absent “birthright,” would be tough. That just might save it.

Alex Galbraith
Alex Galbraith
SCOTUS liberals got dunked on by a golden retriever

Apr 1, 2026

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7 min read

SCOTUS liberals got dunked on by a golden retriever

Going high against a dog gets your ankles bitten.

Alex Galbraith
Alex Galbraith
The solution to creeping technofacism? Be annoying

Mar 31, 2026

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8 min read

The solution to creeping technofacism? Be annoying

A better, more aggravating world is possible

Alex Galbraith
Alex Galbraith
Trump's only concern is his legacy

Mar 30, 2026

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4 min read

Trump's only concern is his legacy

After a life obsessed with branding, Trump is attempting to dictate how he'll be remembered.

Alex Galbraith
Alex Galbraith
 Donald Trump, the participation-trophy president

Mar 27, 2026

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6 min read

Donald Trump, the participation-trophy president

Trump's cronies know a cheap trophy is the best way to get him of their backs

Alex Galbraith
Alex Galbraith
CORRECTION: Donald Trump lives in a frictionless bubble

Mar 26, 2026

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8 min read

CORRECTION: Donald Trump lives in a frictionless bubble

Big Tech wants the same for you.

Alex Galbraith
Alex Galbraith
Donald Trump lives in a frictionless bubble

Mar 26, 2026

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7 min read

Donald Trump lives in a frictionless bubble

Big Tech wants the same for you.

Alex Galbraith
Alex Galbraith
Iran War price tag just keeps rising

Mar 25, 2026

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3 min read

Iran War price tag just keeps rising

Plus, Meta loses big and Bannon dreams of an ICE election.

Alex Galbraith
Alex Galbraith
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