Sanders Supporters: Check Out This Amazing Piece of American History for a Path You Might Take

By David Morris, AlterNet

A "no" vote for corporate farms may have implications for those trying to make the DNC platform more progressive. READ MORE»

From Mommy Bloggers to Clandestine Spies, Here's How Monsanto's PR Company Controls the GMO Debate

By Elizabeth Preza, AlterNet

Big Ag public relations has an image problem of its own.  READ MORE»

10 Takeaways About the Gig Economy That Has Pushed Europe to Say No to These Predatory Capitalists

By Steven Rosenfeld, AlterNet

Europe knows what undermines economic stability, says author Steven Hill. READ MORE»

This Little Fish Made of Iron Could Wipe Out Anemia Around the World

By Kali Holloway, AlterNet

The Lucky Iron Fish is tackling one of the most prevalent nutritional deficiencies. READ MORE»

Where the Stoners Are: America's Top 10 Marijuana Using States

By Phillip Smith, AlterNet

Hint: It's not the Plains States or Dixie.  READ MORE»

Exposing Trump’s Trade Appeal to Working-Class Voters for What It Is

By Dave Johnson, Campaign for America's Future

Trump is appealing to disaffected working-class workers who used to vote Democratic. READ MORE»

What’s Next for the Progressive Movement?

By George Goehl, The American Prospect

Bernie Sanders has shifted the goal posts for the Democratic Party. READ MORE»

Istanbul and the Empathy Gap: Why Was the West's Response Muted Compared to Paris or Brussels?

By Jalal Baig, Salon

Our brains are wired to feel more empathy for people who look like us. Luckily, we're capable of closing the gap. READ MORE»

Oakland Puts a Big Stop on Massive Coal Project

By Sharmini Peries, The Real News Network

Unanimous City Council vote is about good, healthy jobs, and not jobs that will lead to the development of respiratory illnesses in workers, says Earthjustice's Irene Gutierrez. READ MORE»

6 Sex Toys That Work Great for Women ... and Are Not Shaped Like a You-Know-What

By Caitlin, xoJane

Not all vegetarians want to eat fake meat. READ MORE»

New Evidence the Stanford Rape Trial Sentencing Had a Racial Subtext

By Kylie Cheung, The Frisky

New evidence suggests that whiteness played a part. READ MORE»

Sorry, Having Lots of Sex Won't Help You Slim Down

By Tammy Chang, Angie Wang, The Conversation

Contrary to myth, sex is not good exercise. READ MORE»

Twitter Trashes Trump Over Anti-Semitic Tweet: 'Remember When Hitler Made 6 Million Jews Sheriffs?'

By Bethania Palma Markus, Raw Story

Trump failed to distance himself from the white supremacist origins of a Tweet. READ MORE»

‘Guacamole-Thick’ Algae Takes Over Florida’s Atlantic Coast, 4 Counties Declare State of Emergency

By Lorraine Chow, EcoWatch

Residents have described the foul-smelling algae as “god-awful” and “a festering infected creepy mess.” READ MORE»