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Salon Closes After 31 Years
Salon, an early internet magazine, shuts down after 31 years of publication.
In brief
Salon, an early internet magazine, shuts down after 31 years of publication. Salon, a 31-year-old online magazine, will close following its 31-year run. Originally reported by Seattletimes.
Salon Announces Shutdown
Salon, an early internet’s most influential website, announced it will shut down after 31 years of publication.
Business Realities Change
The announcement cited the business realities of independent digital journalism having changed profoundly over the years.
Employees Impact
Some reported losing jobs, though Salon did not immediately indicate what would become of its employees.
Salon’s Legacy
Over three decades, Salon brought together politics, culture, criticism and ideas in a way that was distinctly its own.
Founding Era
Salon began in the mid-1990s, barely three years after the internet went mainstream.
Content and Readers
Salon thanked readers for their engagement, which made it a publication and a community.
The bottom line
Salon, a 31-year-old online magazine, will close following its 31-year run.
