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The short, disgusting life of the Hummer The short, disgusting life of the Hummer
As General Motors tells Congress it is weighing the fate of the gas guzzler, Salon compiles a scrapbook. Enjoy these proud moments in Hummer history.
By Katharine Mieszkowski Dec 5, 2008
Detroit revs up its bailout begging Detroit revs up its bailout begging
On bended knee, and with promises to retool their operations, the Big Three ask Congress for billions to save the auto industry. They might get it this time.
By Mike Madden Dec 5, 2008
Lying to the mother of a dead soldier Lying to the mother of a dead soldier
Col. Sean MacFarland, who told Jean Feggins her son was killed by enemy action, is the same officer who may have covered up her son's death by friendly fire.
By Mark Benjamin Dec 4, 2008
Impeach Bush for Christmas Impeach Bush for Christmas
The White House censored her subversive Christmas tree ornament -- only to spread its anti-Bush cheer.
By Jeremy Olshan Dec 3, 2008
Pirates don't like loud noises Pirates don't like loud noises
Nick Davis says he can scare off the pirates plaguing the coast of Africa without firing a shot. So far, so good -- except for that little incident last week.
By Vincent Rossmeier Dec 3, 2008
So what's in this for Hillary? So what's in this for Hillary?
Taking charge of the State Department will give Clinton more power than hanging around the Senate -- even if she does have a history with her new boss.
By Mike Madden Dec 2, 2008
Sympathy for Charles Graner Sympathy for Charles Graner
No one from the Bush administration has been held accountable for torture. But the guard from Abu Ghraib prison is still behind bars, and his family wants to know why.
By Mark Benjamin Dec 1, 2008
The struggle for control in Mumbai The struggle for control in Mumbai
On Friday, war with Islamist gunmen continued to rage in the Indian city's downtown. Some hostages are freed, but others have been found dead.
By Sascha Zastiral Nov 28, 2008
Explosions heard as chaos continues in India Explosions heard as chaos continues in India
The attacks by Islamist gunmen continued to grip Mumbai on Thursday. The "Deccan Mujahideen" have claimed responsibility, but is the group homegrown or linked to a wider international network?
By Spiegel staff Nov 27, 2008
Is Obama president yet? Is Obama president yet?
And who's that other guy in the White House? As George Bush continues his vanishing act, Barack Obama steps into the spotlight, two months early, to calm a jittery nation.
By Mike Madden Nov 26, 2008
Why churches fear gay marriage Why churches fear gay marriage
The crusade for Proposition 8 was fueled by the broken American family, explains gay Catholic author Richard Rodriguez.
By Jeanne Carstensen Nov 25, 2008
Blackwater vs. Blackbeard off the coast of Africa Blackwater vs. Blackbeard off the coast of Africa
Europe sends warships to stop pirates off of Somalia while Blackwater offers private security for hire to shipping companies.
By Spiegel staff Nov 25, 2008
Barack Obama, honeymoon killer? Barack Obama, honeymoon killer?
The Clintonites in his Cabinet, forgiveness for Lieberman, the creeping signs of centrism -- progressives aren't ready to panic, yet.
By Mike Madden Nov 24, 2008
New friendly fire coverup: Army shreds files on dead soldiers New friendly fire coverup: Army shreds files on dead soldiers
Hours after Salon revealed evidence that two Americans were killed by a U.S. tank, not enemy fire, military officials destroyed papers on the men.
By Mark Benjamin Nov 20, 2008
The GOP's problem? It's not right-wing enough The GOP's problem? It's not right-wing enough
The House Republicans' newly elected leaders hail from the most ideologically conservative bloc in their ranks.
By Mike Madden Nov 20, 2008
Ten picks for Obama's Supreme Court Ten picks for Obama's Supreme Court
With as many as three justices expected to retire, Obama may have the opportunity to reshape the conservative-leaning court. Our experts eye the candidates.
By Justin Jouvenal Nov 19, 2008
Come back, Joe. All is forgiven Come back, Joe. All is forgiven
Did McCain sidekick Joe Lieberman receive a nuclear wedgie or a warm, welcoming hug from Senate Democrats?
By Mike Madden Nov 19, 2008
Bill Ayers talks back Bill Ayers talks back
Sarah Palin called him a terrorist, Barack Obama called him an acquaintance. A Salon editor who knew Ayers back when talks to the ex-Weather Underground member turned Republican talking point.
By Walter Shapiro Nov 17, 2008
Can Republicans come back from their "thumpin'"? Can Republicans come back from their "thumpin'"?
Three conservatives plot the future of the GOP, and handicap the chances of Sarah Palin and other 2012 contenders.
By Thomas Schaller Nov 14, 2008
Awaiting Obama's top lieutenants Awaiting Obama's top lieutenants
Will it be Chuck Hagel, or even Hillary Clinton, for secretary of state? Will Bob Gates stay at the Pentagon? Obama's national security team remains mostly top secret.
By Walter Shapiro Nov 14, 2008
Obama's plans for probing Bush torture Obama's plans for probing Bush torture
President Bush could pardon officials involved in brutal interrogations -- but he may also face a sweeping investigation under the new president.
By Mark Benjamin Nov 13, 2008
A permanent Democratic majority? A permanent Democratic majority?
Hispanic voters played a pivotal role in this election. If current trends continue, they may turn other parts of the country as blue as they just turned New Mexico.
By Alex Koppelman Nov 13, 2008
Obama's debt to Howard Dean Obama's debt to Howard Dean
As Dean leaves the helm of the Democratic National Committee, one thing is clear: He got it right with his controversial 50-state strategy.
By Mike Madden Nov 12, 2008
Bateman: On Fox, Brit Hume in deep denial Bateman: On Fox, Brit Hume in deep denial
"This is not the moment for the Republican Party to start trying to reinvent itself."
Nov 12, 2008
The elusive Team Obama The elusive Team Obama
It's proving difficult to peer inside Obama's still tightly closed Cabinet. But so far his presidential transition has looked deliberate and impressive.
By Walter Shapiro Nov 11, 2008
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