The problem with cheap oil The price may fall still farther in 2009. Be careful what you wish for. By Michael Klare
W. and the damage done President Bush inherited a peaceful, prosperous America. As he exits, Salon consults experts in seven fields to try to assess the devastation. By Vincent Rossmeier and Gabriel Winant
Did I just buy an SUV? I didn't mean to. I am an environmentalist. Really. But before I knew it, there it was, in front of my house. By Mark Benjamin
Best of Salon 2008 PUMAs on the prowl; an apology to boomers; the books that made Obama, Obama; hooray for casual sex -- and more of our favorite stories of the year. By Salon Staff