Paul Krugman: Cruelty Is the GOP's Whole Thing

By Jacob Sugarman, AlterNet

There's nothing shocking about this health care plan; Republicans have punished the poor for decades. READ MORE»

The Major Development in the Russia Collusion Story Trump Desperately Wants You to Ignore

By Heather Digby Parton, Salon

New reports link Michael Flynn to hacking and expose the president's business ties to the former USSR. READ MORE»

Joe Scarborough Alleges He Was the Target of a White House Blackmail Scheme to Make Him 'Grovel' Before Trump

By Travis Gettys, Raw Story

"I think we have to talk about it now." READ MORE»

Trump Approves US-Mexico Pipeline 'That'll Go Right Under the Wall'

By Lorraine Chow, EcoWatch

The New Burgos Pipeline will carry up to 108,000 barrels of refined petroleum products per day. READ MORE»

New York Times Copyeditors Protest Impending Layoffs in Their Own Brilliant, Inimitable Fashion

By Jenny Pierson, AlterNet

Demonstrators flashed hilarious signs during a 20-minute walkout Thursday. READ MORE»

Progressive Firebrand Nina Turner Named New President of Our Revolution, Bernie Sanders' Post-2016 Organization

By Steven Rosenfeld, AlterNet

"We are continuing to feel the Bern."  READ MORE»

'Morning Joe' Delivers a Withering Response to Trump's Vile 'Face-Lift' Tweets

By Travis Gettys, Raw Story

"We're OK—but the country's not." READ MORE»

AlterNet Comics: Tom Tomorrow on Our National Health Care Nightmare

By Tom Tomorrow, AlterNet

Better start your GoFundMe campaign now. READ MORE»