Is the U.S. Trying to Start a Hot War with Syria?

By Vijay Prashad, AlterNet

Officials will pretend they're doing so in the interest of human rights, but it's only about power.  READ MORE»

Inside the Activist Efforts to Stop Noise Pollution

By Valerie Vande Panne, AlterNet

Noise pollution and the battle for quiet space and peace of mind. READ MORE»

Neanderthals Knew Something About Healthcare That America Has Forgotten

By Nicole Karlis, Salon

A study of Neanderthals suggests that “organized, knowledgeable and caring healthcare is not unique to our species.” READ MORE»

The Democrats’ Sweet Spot: Diverse, Young, Working-Class People Who Didn't Vote

By Jefferson Morley, AlterNet

A new study of the 2016 election identifies the party’s path to victory in 2020. READ MORE»

Could Walking Be the Solution to Your Health Problems?

By Thom Hartmann, Park Street Press

Walking is a simple way to improve your physical health and encourage creativity.  READ MORE»

The Science of Satire and Lies: Watching Colbert Can Fight Right-Wing Brain Rot

By Sophia A. McClennen, Salon

The mainstreaming of lies in the Trump era is hurting our cognitive abilities. Research says satire can save us  READ MORE»

Mueller Is already in Possession of McCabe’s Bombshell Private Memos on Trump Meetings: Wall Street Journal

By Bob Brigham, Raw Story

McCabe had already turned over the memos to the special counsel.  READ MORE»

Science Still Can't Explain This Biological Mystery, But Scientists Like to Pretend Otherwise

By Jeremy Sherman, AlterNet

We think the burden is on religion. In fact, it's on science.  READ MORE»

The Dangers Of Diplomacy, Trump-Style

By Joe Conason, AlterNet

He's destroying our hope for progress with Iran and North Korea.  READ MORE»

Labor Organizes a Congressional Win

By Leo Gerard, AlterNet

Democrat Conor Lamb and organized labor make for a winning combination in a long-time red district. READ MORE»

Trump's Position on Guns Defies Reason and Reality

By Sonali Kolhatkar, Truthdig

With America's children leading the way, we can only hope that their demands for sanity on this issue will prevail. READ MORE»

Rebecca Solnit on #MeToo, Mass Movements and the 10th Anniversary of 'Men Explain Things to Me'

By Amy Goodman, Nermeen Shaikh, Democracy Now!

"I’ve always thought of feminism as a subset of a human rights movement about sort of inclusion and equality." READ MORE»