6 Signs Russia Could Take Down the Trump White House | 'Atheist' Sam Harris Crosses the Line | Donald Trump Jr. Hires Mob Lawyer

6 Signs That the Russia Investigation Could Blow Up the Trump White House

By Jefferson Morley, AlterNet

The revelation about Donald Trump Jr. takes the president’s predicament from bad to worse. READ MORE»

Notorious New Atheist Sam Harris Outrageously Calls to 'Keep the Number of Muslims Down in Any Society'

By Ben Norton, AlterNet

"What is the f**king point of having more Muslims in your society?" Sam Harris asks in a podcast interview. READ MORE»

Donald Trump Jr. Hires Crime Mob Lawyer for Russia Investigation

By Celisa Calacal, AlterNet

The president's son hired New York lawyer Alan Futerfas, who has experience defending cases involving organized crime groups. READ MORE»

‘RussiaGate’ Alone Isn’t Going to Put Progressives Back in Power

By John Feffer, Foreign Policy in Focus

Progressives have to devise a comprehensive alternative that responds to both the challenge of Russia and the failures of liberalism. READ MORE»

There's a Tick That Can Make You Allergic to Meat—and It's Spreading (Video)

By Robin Scher, AlterNet

Bacon lovers, be warned! READ MORE»

GOP 101: Shocking Increase in the Percentage of Republicans Who Think College Is Bad for US

By Noor Al-Sibai, Raw Story

The same poll revealed that right-leaning Americans distrust the media. READ MORE»

Here Are the World's Top 10 Dirtiest Companies

By Lauren Kaori Gurley, AlterNet

More than a third of the greenhouse gas emissions worldwide can be traced to just ten corporations and state-owned entities. READ MORE»

Charter Schools Are Constantly Burning Out Teachers—And They Often Like It That Way

By Rann Miller, AlterNet

Former NJ Charter teacher Rann Miller explains why high turnover helps strengthen the charter agenda. READ MORE»

This Libertarian Strategy to Make America as Screwed-Up as Texas

By Mark Karlin, Truthout

Before there were the Koch Brothers, there was James McGill Buchanan, the inspiration for their modern right-wing oligarchy. READ MORE»

The Farm Belt Führer: The Making of a Neo-Nazi

By Carson Vaughan, The Guardian

Gerhard Lauck was Germany’s biggest supplier of neo-Nazi materials. His trajectory is a valuable case study in recognizing the signs of a budding hatemonger. READ MORE»

Meet the Woman Who Decided to Take on Darwin's Sexist Scientific Theories

By Angela Saini, Beacon Press

Eliza Burt Gamble published a book in 1894 revealing the inconsistencies and double standards in the evolutionary scientist's arguments. READ MORE»

Kris Kobach Is Wreaking Havoc on Voter Rolls, Even Without States' Cooperation

By Celisa Calacal, AlterNet

Balloters are unregistering in droves rather than hand over their personal data. READ MORE»

Marijuana vs. Methamphetamine: How To Best Treat ADHD?

By Trey Reckling, The Fresh Toast

Study: "For adult patients with ADHD, cannabis may be an effective alternative." READ MORE»

Don't Hate Your Gut: It May Help You Lose Weight, Fight Depression and Lower Blood Pressure

By Jasenka Zubcevic, Christopher Martynuik, The Conversation

It's the first line of defense between your body and the outside world. READ MORE»