Media-inspired death threats against politicians, and real extremist violence, pose a bloody threat to democracy

Hundreds of papers might be pulling this Sunday's strip for referring to the health benefits of masturbation. Garry Trudeau talks to Salon about his comic's 32-year history of controversy.

A building frenzy is raging in Asia, Russia and the Persian Gulf. And cities like New York don't have the money to compete. Will the West soon look outdated?

Democrats are again reminded that the GOP will continue to obstruct legislation until the filibuster is reformed

Fogle will pay a total of $1.4 million to 14 different victims, and could face up to 12 1/2 years in prison

Iowa congressman Steve King doubles down on his push for restrictions on federal disaster funds

Karzai government's ability to win public support has been hindered by accusations of bribery and suspicious loans

Sex experts think that more straight men are exploring a formerly taboo hot spot. We try to get to the bottom of it

I check out Birchbox's erotic-themed imitators -- and encounter a bit of sexiness and a whole lot of yuckiness

A sacred prostitute and teacher of "ritual masturbation" explains the mysterious links between spirituality and doing the wild thing.