How the Ghost of a Billionaire Dedicated to Privatizing Social Security Will Haunt Us for Years to Come

By RJ Eskow, AlterNet

The billionaire businessman and anti-government crusader did a lot of harm. READ MORE»

The Top 4 Barriers to Citizenship Most Often Faced by Immigrants

By Rochaun Meadows-Fernandez, AlterNet

Citizenship isn’t nearly as simple as conservatives make it out to be. READ MORE»

Should Public Transit Be Free?

By Valerie Vande Panne, AlterNet

As Paris mulls free public transit, experiments in other cities show it doesn't always deliver.  READ MORE»

Corporate Media Coverage Is More Generous to White Killers Than Black Victims

By Mehreen Kasana, AlterNet

The Austin bomber has been described as "smart," "nerdy" and from a "godly family." READ MORE»

A Surge of LGBTQ Candidates Are Running for Political Office in 2018

By Shira Tarlo, Salon

We may see more than 150 LGBTQ Americans vying for office in national, state and local elections this year. READ MORE»

Jim Hightower: Corporations Use This Cheap Trick to Avoid Paying Employees a Living Wage

By Jim Hightower, AlterNet

They'd rather have workers compete for concert tickets and gift certificates. READ MORE»

6 of the Most Historic Moments from Saturday's March for Our Lives

By April M. Short, AlterNet

Millions marched to protest gun violence and demand reform. READ MORE»

Is Trump Suffering from Untreated Neurosyphilis? New Details Add Steam to Theory of His Erratic Behavior

By Martin Cizmar, Raw Story

The symptoms do appear to add up... READ MORE»

Forget Tech’s 'Brotopia': Emily Chang Explains How Women Can Save Silicon Valley

By Nicole Karlis, Salon

“Brotopia” author Emily Chang talks about gender inequality and #MeToo’s impact on Silicon Valley. READ MORE»

India's Right Wing Can't Bury the History of a National Hero's Religious Tolerance

By Teesta Setalvad, AlterNet

Why do Muslims embrace a right-wing icon? READ MORE»

John Bolton: The Essential Profile

By Mitchell Plitnick, LobeLog

"This appointment isn’t just unwise. It’s disastrous." READ MORE»