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"In 'Marty Supreme,' Chalamet has found an instantly career-defining role playing a version of himself, equally matched in fervor and sick persistence."
What "Marty Supreme" loses in its quest to be the best
Timothée Chalamet and director Josh Safdie pursue greatness at all costs in their thrilling, meta new film.
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December 26, 2025 at 11:57 PM
"In 'Marty Supreme,' Chalamet has found an instantly career-defining role playing a version of himself, equally matched in fervor and sick persistence."
In a post to Truth Social, Trump called the strikes “powerful and deadly” against militants engaging in “viciously killing, primarily, innocent Christians.”
Trump orders Christmas Day airstrikes against Islamic State in Nigeria with "more to come" - Salon.com
The exact militant group targeted and the effectiveness of the strikes are unknown
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December 26, 2025 at 10:09 PM
In a post to Truth Social, Trump called the strikes “powerful and deadly” against militants engaging in “viciously killing, primarily, innocent Christians.”
"Whether this progress continues depends on the choices we make now. As we head into 2026, the foundational policies that saved lives this year could disappear before the next holiday season."
The overdose crisis is turning around
More people are around for the holidays because of treatment options. That success is at risk unless Congress acts
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December 26, 2025 at 8:27 PM
"Whether this progress continues depends on the choices we make now. As we head into 2026, the foundational policies that saved lives this year could disappear before the next holiday season."
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Congress may be about to create the “bad internet” - Salon.com
Online privacy protections could be demolished, advocates warn
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December 22, 2025 at 2:28 PM
if you think the internet is bad now, it could be about to get a whole lot worse. via @salon.com
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Don't mind me, just dying over @colemanjspilde.bsky.social 's cheeky end-of-year hagiography of / ode to #GwynethPaltrow for @salon.com www.salon.com/2025/12/22/t...
The patron saint of 2025 is . . . Gwyneth Paltrow?
Paltrow laughed off biographers and adulterers before turning in one of her best roles. We can learn a thing or two.
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December 22, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Don't mind me, just dying over @colemanjspilde.bsky.social 's cheeky end-of-year hagiography of / ode to #GwynethPaltrow for @salon.com www.salon.com/2025/12/22/t...
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interesting trend happening in many states: attempts to rebuild what is being lost at the federal level in public health, which may only muddy the waters further, but there are few other options. @salon.com
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As federal public health collapses under Trump, states are improvising - Salon.com
California, New York and others are forming health alliances, marking an uncharted chapter in public health
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December 24, 2025 at 3:24 PM
interesting trend happening in many states: attempts to rebuild what is being lost at the federal level in public health, which may only muddy the waters further, but there are few other options. @salon.com
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Sharing one of my favorite things I’ve written about the winter season: an appreciation of Joni Mitchell’s “River” for @salon.com. www.salon.com/2020/12/22/j...
The solace of Joni Mitchell's "River," a holiday song that defies merry and bright expectations - Salon.com
There's a reason why this moody yet festive song has been covered more then 760 times & continues to resonate
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December 24, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Sharing one of my favorite things I’ve written about the winter season: an appreciation of Joni Mitchell’s “River” for @salon.com. www.salon.com/2020/12/22/j...
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I made a @salon.com holiday viewing guide mainly so I could recommend #JulieAndThePhantoms again for families who need a #KPopDemonHunters alternative for their kids www.salon.com/2025/12/24/a...
A holiday viewing guide for every taste - Salon.com
A curated list of TV shows and movies to stream over the holidays
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December 25, 2025 at 8:11 PM
I made a @salon.com holiday viewing guide mainly so I could recommend #JulieAndThePhantoms again for families who need a #KPopDemonHunters alternative for their kids www.salon.com/2025/12/24/a...
"We’ve gone back to ripping ourselves apart — a perennial pursuit that has pummeled the nation into divisive pandering since Richard Nixon slinked into office and spread his particularly malevolent brand of politics," @briankarem.bsky.social writes. https://bit.ly/4ayZNPg
The judiciary's Christmas gift to Trump
With two adverse rulings, this year the courts gave Trump a stocking of humility
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December 26, 2025 at 5:12 PM
"We’ve gone back to ripping ourselves apart — a perennial pursuit that has pummeled the nation into divisive pandering since Richard Nixon slinked into office and spread his particularly malevolent brand of politics," @briankarem.bsky.social writes. https://bit.ly/4ayZNPg
From "mothernami" Westerns to podcasts for the phonephobic, here's how to ease yourself into the new year.
10 culture comforts to beat the post-holiday blues
From "mothernami" Westerns to podcasts for the phonephobic, here's how to ease yourself into the new year.
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December 26, 2025 at 4:37 PM
From "mothernami" Westerns to podcasts for the phonephobic, here's how to ease yourself into the new year.
“But the best thing about Dickens’ novella is that it is simple yet effective, providing an extremely stable foundation for any mad genius to build upon with their own version of his legend.”
The timeless gift of Scrooge
From the Muppets to "A Diva's Christmas Carol," the holiday spirit grants us the ability to hope for a better world
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December 25, 2025 at 10:01 PM
“But the best thing about Dickens’ novella is that it is simple yet effective, providing an extremely stable foundation for any mad genius to build upon with their own version of his legend.”
After joining NORAD’s Santa tracking calls, the president used social media for yet another late-night tirade.
Trump’s Christmas Eve swings from Santa calls to Truth Social tirade - Salon.com
After joining NORAD’s Santa tracking calls, the president used social media for yet another late-night tirade
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December 25, 2025 at 9:11 PM
After joining NORAD’s Santa tracking calls, the president used social media for yet another late-night tirade.
Timothée Chalamet and director Josh Safdie pursue greatness at all costs in their thrilling, meta new film.
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Timothée Chalamet and director Josh Safdie pursue greatness at all costs in their thrilling, meta new film.
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December 25, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Timothée Chalamet and director Josh Safdie pursue greatness at all costs in their thrilling, meta new film.
In Christmas address, pontiff urged believers to embrace migrants, reject rhetoric rooted in fear and exclusion.
"A path toward others": Pope Leo calls for peace and welcoming immigrants with compassion - Salon.com
In Christmas address, pontiff urged believers to embrace migrants, reject rhetoric rooted in fear and exclusion
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December 25, 2025 at 5:20 PM
In Christmas address, pontiff urged believers to embrace migrants, reject rhetoric rooted in fear and exclusion.
“If Christmas is a celebration of life, as well as a time to seek peace and human understanding, then war, naturally, is its opposite. In our grotesque attempts at combining the two, we blunt the meaning of both.”
Not even Christmas can escape America's war fetish
The Trump administration's deadly boat strikes are set against an increasingly militarized version of Christmas
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December 25, 2025 at 3:59 PM
“If Christmas is a celebration of life, as well as a time to seek peace and human understanding, then war, naturally, is its opposite. In our grotesque attempts at combining the two, we blunt the meaning of both.”
"Christmas in Connecticut" is a screwball holiday comedy where food, farce and love mix with effortless charm.
A Christmas classic, a perfect food movie - Salon.com
"Christmas in Connecticut" is a screwball holiday comedy where food, farce and love mix with effortless charm
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December 25, 2025 at 2:42 PM
"Christmas in Connecticut" is a screwball holiday comedy where food, farce and love mix with effortless charm.
More people are around for the holidays because of treatment options. That success is at risk unless Congress acts.
The overdose crisis is turning around
More people are around for the holidays because of treatment options. That success is at risk unless Congress acts
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December 25, 2025 at 1:41 PM
More people are around for the holidays because of treatment options. That success is at risk unless Congress acts.
It is not clear what became of the investigation into some of the co-conspirators.
"What are they hiding?": Epstein files reveal "10 co-conspirators" investigated by DOJ, FBI - Salon.com
It is not clear what became of the investigation into some of the co-conspirators
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December 25, 2025 at 1:03 AM
It is not clear what became of the investigation into some of the co-conspirators.
Kelly may be the biggest loser in the Erika Kirk-Candace Owens feud.
Megyn Kelly vs. everybody: MAGA media is mad at the podcast queen
Kelly may be the biggest loser in the Erika Kirk-Candace Owens feud
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December 24, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Kelly may be the biggest loser in the Erika Kirk-Candace Owens feud.
GOP lawmakers have passed law after law stripping powers from Democratic governors. (From @propublica.org)
Inside the North Carolina GOP’s decade-long push to seize power from state’s Democratic governors
GOP lawmakers have passed law after law stripping powers from Democratic governors.
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December 24, 2025 at 6:12 PM
GOP lawmakers have passed law after law stripping powers from Democratic governors. (From @propublica.org)
From the Muppets to "A Diva's Christmas Carol," the holiday spirit grants us the ability to hope for a better world.
The timeless gift of Scrooge
From the Muppets to "A Diva's Christmas Carol," the holiday spirit grants us the ability to hope for a better world
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December 24, 2025 at 5:12 PM
From the Muppets to "A Diva's Christmas Carol," the holiday spirit grants us the ability to hope for a better world.
The Trump administration's deadly boat strikes are set against an increasingly militarized version of Christmas.
Not even Christmas can escape America's war fetish
The Trump administration's deadly boat strikes are set against an increasingly militarized version of Christmas
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December 24, 2025 at 3:40 PM
The Trump administration's deadly boat strikes are set against an increasingly militarized version of Christmas.
As federal public health guidance falters, states are forming their own health alliances. Experts warn it could fracture public health and deepen confusion.
As federal public health collapses under Trump, states are improvising - Salon.com
California, New York and others are forming health alliances, marking an uncharted chapter in public health
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December 24, 2025 at 1:27 PM
As federal public health guidance falters, states are forming their own health alliances. Experts warn it could fracture public health and deepen confusion.
Editor-in-chief Bari Weiss claimed the story "wasn't ready" but it found its way online anyway.
Canned "60 Minutes" segment airs in Canada - Salon.com
Editor-in-chief Bari Weiss claimed the story "wasn't ready" but it found its way online anyway
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December 24, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Editor-in-chief Bari Weiss claimed the story "wasn't ready" but it found its way online anyway.
As Trump and Vance invoke religious liberty while targeting immigrants, several Christian denominations are raising concerns.
Trump's MAGA coalition is showing cracks over religion
As Trump and Vance attack immigrants and proclaim religious liberty, some Christian denominations are uncomfortable
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December 24, 2025 at 12:03 AM
As Trump and Vance invoke religious liberty while targeting immigrants, several Christian denominations are raising concerns.