Salon said it is ceasing publication after 31 years, posting on social media on Nov. 5, 2026: “Today, after 31 years, we are saddened to announce that Salon is ceasing publication. It has been an extraordinary privilege.” The message was shared by the outlet’s account, according to the Western Journal.
Old Salon headlines resurface
Following Salon’s announcement, social media users reposted past Salon headlines highlighted by the Western Journal. Examples included:
• “I’m a pedophile, but not a monster” (Sept. 21, 2015). The Western Journal says Salon later deleted the article and noted The Cut published a response headlined, “Salon Shouldn’t Have Unpublished Its Article by a Pedophile Author.”
• “The pedophile I could not help: He was not a monster or a molester. The system destroyed him anyway” (Oct. 27, 2015).
• “Redefining pedophilia with pedophiles’ help” (Aug. 17, 2011).
• “From duck vaginas to bumblebee sex: The amazing, overlooked science of genitals” (May 10, 2014).
• “The secret sex lives of ducks” (July 25, 2021).
• “Seven totally racist movies your parents love” (Feb. 3, 2018).
• “5 reasons ‘white pride’ is always racist” (Jan. 9, 2015).
• “Our new friend is a racist — should we dump him?” (Jan. 3, 2008).
• “The first line of Donald Trump’s obituary” (Oct. 28, 2026).
• “Trump’s channeling Hitler for protection” (Oct. 31, 2023).
• “Donald Trump dreams of an American Fourth Reich — and he’s not kidding” (Nov. 20, 2023).
Notable reactions
The Western Journal article compiled responses from various social media users. Journalist Andy Ngo replied to Salon’s post with profanity: “Get f—ked, you lying scum.” Other accounts shared links or brief reactions such as “Can’t say you’ll be missed,” “Farewell, Salon,” “Good riddance,” and “You won’t be missed,” per the Western Journal’s roundup.
How other outlets framed Salon
According to the Western Journal, a New York Times report referred to Salon as a “pioneer of digital journalism.”
Wider context cited by Western Journal
The Western Journal also listed other outlets it says have shut down in recent years, including BuzzFeed News, Gawker, ThinkProgress, Jezebel, and Vice.
Editor’s note: All claims and quotes above are attributed to Salon’s social post and the Western Journal’s compilation of reactions and past headlines. Human approval is required before publication.
