How Michael Flynn Subverted Our Democracy

By David L. Phillips, AlterNet

Another chapter in the Trump administration's foreign collusion.  READ MORE»

The Time for Talking About White Terrorism Is Now

By David Neiwert, The Guardian

As Alt-America has grown, especially online, so has the violence that inevitably accompanies it. READ MORE»

Robert Reich: Is Trump's Treasury Secretary a Fool or a Tool?

By Robert Reich, Robert Reich's Blog

There are two kinds of liars – fools and knaves.  READ MORE»

Chomsky: Is Socialism on the Rise in America?

By C.J. Polychroniou, Truthout

The present age is full of contradictions of every type and variety. READ MORE»

Congress Is Trying to Blow Up Our Elections AND Our System of Charities in One Fell Swoop

By Eliza Newlin Carney, The American Prospect

The House’s repeal of the Johnson Amendment poses an existential threat to both charities and American elections. READ MORE»

Clarence Thomas Must Resign

By Marty Kaplan, AlterNet

Anita Hill was right. Sexual harassers have no place on our highest court.  READ MORE»

Republicans Are Growing Antsy the White House Has Already Doomed Their Plutocratic Tax Bill

By David Ferguson, Raw Story

Steve Mnuchin's "arrogance" has reportedly rubbed lawmakers the wrong way. READ MORE»

Brazil Is Giving Its Prisoners One of the World’s Most Powerful Psychedelics as Part of the Rehabilitation Process

By April M. Short, AlterNet

Ayahuasca may be helping to reduce rates of recidivism at Brazil's prisons. READ MORE»

Melania Trump Is Not Enjoying Life as the First Lady: Report

By David Ferguson, Raw Story

A close friend maintains she never wanted this. READ MORE»

Forget the Holiday Specials: Here's How to Shop Consciously, Year-Round

By Valerie Vande Panne, AlterNet

Get the ethical deals of a lifetime, sans the guilt.  READ MORE»

Like Game of Thrones? You'll Love Game of Floods

By Robin Scher, AlterNet

California, 2050. Doomed island dwellers face imminent climate disaster. What would Daenerys do? READ MORE»

The Paul Ryan Guide to Pretending You Care About the Poor

By Ben Speilberg, Talk Poverty

In Ryans eyes, a help-the-rich, whack-the-poor agenda is really what’s best for everybody.  READ MORE»

How SWAT Team Expos Are Militarizing Police Departments Across the Country

By Tara Tabassi, In These Times

Instead of disaster preparedness and storm relief, resources are being funneled into violent police trainings and arms exchanges.  READ MORE»

I’m Done with Competitive Parenting

By Mary Elizabeth Williams, Salon

My kids have never been overachievers, and I’m starting to be glad. READ MORE»