An Audacious Google Project to Control Mosquitoes Is Proof We Need Direct Democracy More Than Ever

By Dr Roslyn Fuller, AlterNet

What happens when big tech tries to solve public health crises? READ MORE»

Watch: America's Mobster President—New Evidence in Dutch Public TV Documentary of Trump's International Money Laundering Circles

By Steven Rosenfeld, AlterNet

The follow-the-money film reveals connections between Trump associates and an alleged multibillion-dollar fraud.  READ MORE»

Megyn Kelly Is Already Rubbing Guests the Wrong Way and Failing at Her Rebranding Charade

By Kali Holloway, AlterNet

Nice try, though.  READ MORE»

9 Reminders the GOP Has Nominated an Absolute Maniac for Senator in Roy Moore

By Jacob Sugarman, AlterNet

This is who Donald Trump has decided will help make America great again. READ MORE»

If Trump Isn't 'Preoccupied' with the NFL, Why Did He Call Jerry Jones Four Times?

By Elizabeth Preza, Raw Story

The president isn't fooling anybody. READ MORE»

Robert Reich Has No Time for Trump Supporter's GOP Tax Lies on CNN

By Chris Sosa, AlterNet

The former labor secretary shut down conservative spin on-air. READ MORE»

These Are Some of the Biggest Media Meltdowns in Recent Days

By Adam Johnson, AlterNet

Soledad O'Brien slams Chris Cillizza, Valerie Plame goes full-blown anti-Semite, and more. READ MORE»

Joe Scarborough Is So, So Tired of the GOP Being the 'Stupid Party'

By Travis Gettys, Raw Story

The MSNBC host warns Republicans will have to answer for Roy Moore. READ MORE»

Bill Moyers: Can a War of Words with North Korea Lead to a Real War?

By Bill Moyers, BillMoyers.com

Andrew Bacevich and Bill Moyers talk Trump and Kim Jong Un. READ MORE»

Right-Wingers' Paranoia About the 'Deep State' Is Probably Quite Different Than What You Might Imagine

By Heather Digby Parton, Salon

Conservatives’ newfound concern for civil liberties applies only to one man, not immigrants or government employees. READ MORE»

Why School Choice is the Last Thing America Needs to Solve Its Huge Racial Wealth Gap

By Jennifer Berkshire, AlterNet

Federal housing policy segregated cities and created today's staggering racial wealth gap. Charter schools won't fix that. READ MORE»

Kurds Have Overwhelmingly Voted for Independence, but Having Their Own Country Is a Long Way Off

By Vijay Prashad, AlterNet

It's a symbolic first step. READ MORE»

10 Foods to Avoid If You Don't Want to Be in a Bad Mood

By Robin Scher, AlterNet

Certain foods can make you feel blue. READ MORE»

How Netanyahu’s Son Became the Poster Boy for White Supremacists

By Jonathan Cook, AlterNet

Jewish and white supremacists are counting on a revival of anti-semitism that will benefit them both.  READ MORE»

10 Celebs You Probably Didn’t Know Smoke Marijuana

By Julien Perry, The Fresh Toast

It helps them tap into the creative process. Or something. READ MORE»

90 Companies Helped Cause the Climate Crisis—They Should Pay for It

By Sarah van Gelder, Yes! Magazine

We've got a precedent, we've got a dire need, and we have clearly defined culprits. READ MORE»

Teacher Tells Students They're 'Too Dark-Skinned' to Play Lincoln—and It Wasn't the First Time

By Noor Al-Sibai, Raw Story

The racist incidents violate school policy.  READ MORE»