Salon is shutting down after 31 years

Salon says its publishing model is ‘no longer sustainable.’

Salon says its publishing model is ‘no longer sustainable.’

by Jay PetersNov 5, 2026, 10:08 PM UTCScreenshot: SalonJay Peters is a senior reporter covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme.

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.