Salon Directory › n › News (6534 stories)

News

⇐ newest Page 2 of 262 oldest ⇒
When Democrats chase Hoosiers and Region Rats
Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton seek votes in Indiana, a state fraught with economic woes and unlikely relevance for the '08 race.
By Edward McClelland Apr 28, 2008
Guillermo del Toro to make "Hobbit" films: Bleah!
A director who hates Tolkien, enslaved in New Zealand by a latter-day George Lucas. Whose brilliant idea was this?
Apr 25, 2008
What's hot (and not) at Tribeca
"Speed Racer" zooms, David Mamet knows kung fu, a Fellini rediscovery and much more at New York's downsized (but still glitzy) spring fest.
Andrew O'Hehir Apr 24, 2008
Trash-meister strikes back!
Much-hated German director Uwe Boll reneges on promise to quit, pronounces self "only genius in the whole fucking business."
Andrew O'Hehir Apr 24, 2008
Will the Democrats flop in Denver?
If they arrive at the convention still divided over their star, they risk being upstaged by John McCain.
By Mike Madden Apr 24, 2008
Hillary Clinton's bionic quest continues
At her victory party in Philly, fresh talk of fundraising, Florida and a future in the White House.
By Rebecca Traister Apr 23, 2008
Indy, Clint and Che hit the Côte d'Azur
Eastwood's "Changeling" and Soderbergh's four-hour "Che" top an impressive Eurocentric lineup at 61st Cannes festival.
Andrew O'Hehir Apr 23, 2008
Obama can't close the deal
Clinton notches another do-or-die big-state win in Pennsylvania. Which is more troubling for Democrats -- her scorched-earth tactics or Obama's failure to build on his base?
By Walter Shapiro Apr 23, 2008
The epic battle for Pennsylvania
It seemed endless. It got nasty. (Babies were invoked, but so was bin Laden.) What will Tuesday's vote finally bring for the Democratic race?
By Mike Madden Apr 22, 2008
From the Riviera to Abu Ghraib
This week: Cannes announces its selections (almost), Tribeca kicks off, and Errol Morris plumbs the dark secrets behind those torture photos.
Andrew O'Hehir Apr 22, 2008
Attention, pundits. It ain't over
The press may be fatigued by the Clinton-Obama battle, but the actual voters in Pennsylvania are still pumped -- no matter who wins.
By Rebecca Traister Apr 22, 2008
McCain's gassy tax relief
An economics and transportation expert evaluates the presidential hopeful's plan to suspend the gas tax: "It's a terrible idea."
By Katharine Mieszkowski Apr 21, 2008
Bill Clinton's Golden Oldies act
On the road and off the radar, playing small-town Pennsylvania with the former president.
By Walter Shapiro Apr 21, 2008
"She's not as bad as you think"
Hillary Clinton showed off her softer side in the Philly burbs with witty advice on how to sell herself to undecided voters.
By Walter Shapiro Apr 18, 2008
Duking it out to be London's head honcho
Two eccentrics are competing for the London mayor's office. But does either man really want the job?
By Thomas Hüetlin Apr 18, 2008
What will they really do about Iraq?
McCain, Clinton and Obama have all made broad pronouncements about how they'd handle the war as president. But how do their plans hold up under scrutiny?
By Mark Benjamin Apr 17, 2008
Obama and Clinton fizzle in Philly
Wednesday's debate was devoid of substance and rife with gotcha politics. In the end, Obama seemed to win simply by not losing.
By Walter Shapiro Apr 17, 2008
Bitter as hell in Pennsylvania
Folks agree with Barack Obama in at least one Pennsylvania trailer park. But will angry voters help or hurt Democrats in swing states this fall?
By Mike Madden Apr 16, 2008
How Iraq spawned wider terrorist chaos
As experts long warned, Islamic militants steeped in urban warfare against U.S. troops in Iraq have expanded their violent campaign beyond Iraq's borders.
By James Martin Apr 14, 2008
The technology that will save humanity
The solar energy you haven't heard of is the one best suited to generate clean electricity for generations to come.
By Joseph Romm Apr 14, 2008
Spare votes?
He bowled gutter balls at the rec center, but Obama is picking up points with blue-collar voters in Pennsylvania.
By Walter Shapiro Apr 11, 2008
Torching the Olympics
Protesters felt burned when the city of San Francisco changed the relay route. But one Burmese activist scored against China anyway.
By Katharine Mieszkowski Apr 10, 2008
Sizing up Petraeus on Iraq
The top U.S. general gave Congress an upbeat assessment of the war Tuesday. Here's the reality behind the rhetoric.
By Mark Benjamin Apr 9, 2008
How 1968 changed Hillary
The former Goldwater Girl became a member of the Democratic Party's new vanguard. But that's not how many liberals see her today.
By Edward McClelland Apr 8, 2008
⇐ newest Page 2 of 262    oldest ⇒
Salon Directory › n › News (6534 stories)

Inside News

Daily Newsletter

Get Salon in your mailbox!