Salon is ending publication on November 5, 2026, after 31 years. Founded in November 1995, when the internet was still new, it began as an effort to bring journalism and readers together in a different way. The publication built a distinct voice across politics, culture, criticism and ideas, reporting on power, challenging assumptions and drawing attention to overlooked stories and perspectives. Its stated aim went beyond tracking the news: Salon sought to help readers understand the forces shaping their lives and to make space for meaningful public conversation.
The announcement attributes the closure to the changing economics of independent digital journalism, saying Salon’s publishing model is no longer sustainable. It reflects on the people who shaped the publication, from its founders and staff to contributors and alumni, and thanks readers for their engagement, support and participation in its community. Salon presents its 31-year history as evidence of what online journalism could become, and hopes its work and the conversations it fostered will continue to matter. The message is both a closure notice and a farewell expressing gratitude for the publication’s history and the people who made it possible.
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