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Marge Gunderson’s quiet decency mirrors the ongoing resolve of Minnesotans who continue to choose community.
"Fargo" at 30: How "Minnesota nice" endures amid violence and unrest - Salon.com
Marge Gunderson’s quiet decency mirrors the ongoing resolve of Minnesotans who continue to choose community.
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February 8, 2026 at 1:13 AM
Marge Gunderson’s quiet decency mirrors the ongoing resolve of Minnesotans who continue to choose community.
MAGA’s duplicity leads to a total reversal on gun rights — along with a dizzying 360 on foreign policy.
Trump abolishes the Second Amendment - Salon.com
MAGA’s duplicity leads to a total reversal on gun rights — along with a dizzying 360 on foreign policy
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February 8, 2026 at 12:08 AM
MAGA’s duplicity leads to a total reversal on gun rights — along with a dizzying 360 on foreign policy.
Freestyle skiers say pride in competing clashes with concerns over ICE raids and political tensions back at home.
"Mixed emotions": US Olympians wrestle with patriotism - Salon.com
Freestyle skiers say pride in competing clashes with concerns over ICE raids and political tensions back at home
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February 7, 2026 at 11:17 PM
Freestyle skiers say pride in competing clashes with concerns over ICE raids and political tensions back at home.
Like Apple TV's other hit "Ted Lasso," this show's community of mending hearts gives us something to believe in.
"Shrinking" is a therapeutic retreat from an ugly world
Like Apple TV's other hit "Ted Lasso," this show's community of mending hearts gives us something to believe in.
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February 7, 2026 at 10:24 PM
Like Apple TV's other hit "Ted Lasso," this show's community of mending hearts gives us something to believe in.
Cold weather isn’t a reason to abandon greens. A hearty kale, bean and citrus salad makes the case.
We should be eating more salads this winter
Cold weather isn’t a reason to abandon greens. A hearty kale, bean and citrus salad makes the case
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February 7, 2026 at 9:33 PM
Cold weather isn’t a reason to abandon greens. A hearty kale, bean and citrus salad makes the case.
Democrats have moved away from the useful insult, but that doesn’t make it less true.
Donald Trump is still weird
Democrats have moved away from the useful insult, but that doesn’t make it less true
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February 7, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Democrats have moved away from the useful insult, but that doesn’t make it less true.
Rebranded as an online organizing hub for Gen Z, Harris HQ reflects our surrender to slop.
Kamala Harris’ return fits a degraded media moment
Rebranded as an online organizing hub for Gen Z, Harris HQ reflects our surrender to slop
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February 7, 2026 at 2:27 PM
Rebranded as an online organizing hub for Gen Z, Harris HQ reflects our surrender to slop.
Giant, dancing caricatures of composers Verdi, Puccini and Rossini highlighted Italy’s operatic legacy in one of the night’s most memorable moments.
The Olympics went big for their Opening Ceremony — literally - Salon.com
Honoring Italy’s history of classical music was a whimsical turn in showcase of centuries of cultural arts heritage
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February 6, 2026 at 11:21 PM
Giant, dancing caricatures of composers Verdi, Puccini and Rossini highlighted Italy’s operatic legacy in one of the night’s most memorable moments.
The pro-Israel group's preferred candidate finished third as little-known progressive surged.
AIPAC's $4 million campaign badly backfires in NJ Democratic primary
The pro-Israel group's preferred candidate finished third as little-known progressive surged.
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February 6, 2026 at 10:57 PM
The pro-Israel group's preferred candidate finished third as little-known progressive surged.
The Norwegian-inspired craftivism of Melt the ICE hats raises familiar questions about whose activism matters.
Minnesota’s red-hat resistance isn’t Pussy Hats 2.0
The Norwegian-inspired craftivism of Melt the ICE hats raises familiar questions about whose activism matters.
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February 6, 2026 at 10:08 PM
The Norwegian-inspired craftivism of Melt the ICE hats raises familiar questions about whose activism matters.
Amid her mother’s disappearance, Guthrie stepped away from Olympic coverage, as Mary Carillo carried on with care. https://www.salon.com/2026/02/06/savannah-guthrie-opts-for-family-over-the-olympics-spotlight/
Savannah Guthrie opts for family over the Olympics spotlight - Salon.com
Amid her mother’s disappearance, Guthrie stepped away from Olympic coverage, as Mary Carillo carried on with care
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February 6, 2026 at 9:11 PM
Amid her mother’s disappearance, Guthrie stepped away from Olympic coverage, as Mary Carillo carried on with care. https://www.salon.com/2026/02/06/savannah-guthrie-opts-for-family-over-the-olympics-spotlight/
The video in question was a short clip depicting former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama as apes at the end of a video promoting conspiracy theories about the 2020 election.
Trump posts and deletes racist Obama video, sparking outrage across the political spectrum - Salon.com
Multiple Republican lawmakers denounced the post on social media
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February 6, 2026 at 8:42 PM
The video in question was a short clip depicting former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama as apes at the end of a video promoting conspiracy theories about the 2020 election.
Unsold tickets, luxury pricing, empty seats reveal how the Games drifted from their roots as a public celebration.
The Olympics are pricing out their own audience - Salon.com
Unsold tickets, luxury pricing, empty seats reveal how the Games drifted from their roots as a public celebration
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February 6, 2026 at 8:16 PM
Unsold tickets, luxury pricing, empty seats reveal how the Games drifted from their roots as a public celebration.
Once branded a "lunatic" by Trump, Colombian President Gustavo Petro is now on board to "Make Americas Great Again."
Trump foe dons MAGA hat after Maduro raid
Once branded a "lunatic" by Trump, Colombian President Gustavo Petro is now on board to "Make Americas Great Again"
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February 6, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Once branded a "lunatic" by Trump, Colombian President Gustavo Petro is now on board to "Make Americas Great Again."
Even with an order to expedite the process, federal cannabis reform faces long delays and legal hurdles.
Trump’s cannabis rescheduling order was just smoke - Salon.com
Even with an order to expedite the process, federal cannabis reform faces long delays and legal hurdles
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February 6, 2026 at 6:59 PM
Even with an order to expedite the process, federal cannabis reform faces long delays and legal hurdles.
There are strong signs that Democrat Taylor Rehmet won in no small part because suburban Fort Worth has long been on the frontline in the culture war over book banning.
Shock Democratic upset in Texas shows voters still hate book bans
Running against Moms for Liberty is a winning 2026 strategy
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February 6, 2026 at 5:38 PM
There are strong signs that Democrat Taylor Rehmet won in no small part because suburban Fort Worth has long been on the frontline in the culture war over book banning.
Layoffs at the Washington Post under Jeff Bezos are a dire warning for journalism and government accountability.
What happens when democracy loses its watchdogs
Layoffs at the Washington Post under Jeff Bezos are a dire warning for journalism and government accountability
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February 6, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Layoffs at the Washington Post under Jeff Bezos are a dire warning for journalism and government accountability.
From cable news hits to viral X posts, top DOJ figures are igniting backlash — and exposing deeper dysfunction.
Pam Bondi has a Fox News problem
From cable news hits to viral X posts, top DOJ figures are igniting backlash — and exposing deeper dysfunction
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February 6, 2026 at 3:32 PM
From cable news hits to viral X posts, top DOJ figures are igniting backlash — and exposing deeper dysfunction.
”Yes, being an American is embarrassing at the moment. But for the next few weeks, we need to pull our socks up, bust out the big foam fingers, and cheer for our stupid country,” @andizeisler.bsky.social writes.
Why the Olympics matter in a fascist moment
Team USA deserves our attention, and watching them on the world stage is a chance to reclaim national pride from authoritarian politics.
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February 6, 2026 at 1:19 PM
”Yes, being an American is embarrassing at the moment. But for the next few weeks, we need to pull our socks up, bust out the big foam fingers, and cheer for our stupid country,” @andizeisler.bsky.social writes.
Mainstream commentators said Donald Trump’s authoritarian campaign was exhausted. They were very wrong.
They said Trumpism was fading
Mainstream commentators said Donald Trump’s authoritarian campaign was exhausted. They were very wrong
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February 6, 2026 at 1:34 AM
Mainstream commentators said Donald Trump’s authoritarian campaign was exhausted. They were very wrong.
“The Housemaid” lives and dies by Seyfried’s hand, and she keeps the film cradled in Nina’s white-knuckled grip for each one of its eye-popping 131 minutes.
Amanda Seyfried's "Housemaid" performance is a cinema-saving miracle
A fearless, over-the-top performance shows why movies at the edge of camp and prestige still matter.
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February 6, 2026 at 12:05 AM
“The Housemaid” lives and dies by Seyfried’s hand, and she keeps the film cradled in Nina’s white-knuckled grip for each one of its eye-popping 131 minutes.
“When the Times asked him why he was openly doing deals in his second term after largely adhering to long-held norms against conflicts of interest in his first, Trump wasn’t wrong in his response: “Because I found out that nobody cared. I’m allowed to.””
Trump is openly cashing in on the presidency
The multibillion-dollar profiteering is snowballing in an anything-goes presidency
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February 5, 2026 at 11:09 PM
“When the Times asked him why he was openly doing deals in his second term after largely adhering to long-held norms against conflicts of interest in his first, Trump wasn’t wrong in his response: “Because I found out that nobody cared. I’m allowed to.””
For more than two decades, Tucker Carlson has remained a central force on the right. In the latest #StandingRoomOnly, @amandamarcotte.bsky.social examines how his turn toward increasingly extreme ideas is fueling political influence that liberals can't ignore.
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How Tucker Carlson got so weird
For over 20 years, Tucker Carlson has persisted as one of the most influential conservative voices. He’s a longtime culture-war provocateur, first on cable news and now on YouTube. But the real key to his success isn’t longevity, it’s his willingness to...
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February 5, 2026 at 10:11 PM
For more than two decades, Tucker Carlson has remained a central force on the right. In the latest #StandingRoomOnly, @amandamarcotte.bsky.social examines how his turn toward increasingly extreme ideas is fueling political influence that liberals can't ignore.
Watch now! 📺 👇 https://bit.ly/4qYTgTb
Watch now! 📺 👇 https://bit.ly/4qYTgTb
Putin was reportedly open to extending the treaty in 2025, but President Donald Trump demurred, arguing that China should be part of the pact.
"We're at risk of an arms race": US-Russian nuclear arms treaty expires - Salon.com
Lawmakers fear a global arms race as the last treaty comes to an end.
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February 5, 2026 at 9:06 PM
Putin was reportedly open to extending the treaty in 2025, but President Donald Trump demurred, arguing that China should be part of the pact.
The actor's singular balance of absurdity and sincerity defined Christopher Guest's mockumentaries.
"A Mighty Wind" is Catherine O'Hara's emotional tightrope act
The actor's singular balance of absurdity and sincerity defined Christopher Guest's mockumentaries.
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February 5, 2026 at 8:11 PM
The actor's singular balance of absurdity and sincerity defined Christopher Guest's mockumentaries.