Lefty digital news site Salon closes after 31 years
Salon.com, the digital news site known for its political and cultural commentary, said Thursday it is closing up after 31 years.
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Salon.com, the digital news site known for its political and cultural commentary, said Thursday it is closing up after 31 years.
"After careful consideration, we have reached the difficult decision that our publishing model is no longer sustainable."
Far-left Salon, one of the very first digital news and opinion sites, is ceasing publication after 31 years.
Salon launched 31 years ago as one of the first online-only news magazine outlets, and it announced today in an unsigned post that it's ceasing publication. The company said that the "busin...