Obama's Supreme Court Nomination Launches the Other Massive Political Battle of 2016

Steven Rosenfeld, AlterNet

Will the Senate even meet with a judge praised by both parties? READ MORE»

These Are the 10 Most Racist Cities in America, According to Twitter

Kali Holloway, AlterNet

A new look at the language used on the social media site identifies places around the country where racism and sexism are par for the course. READ MORE»

Matt Taibbi: 'How the New York Times Sandbagged Bernie Sanders'

Lefty Coaster, Daily Kos

The New York Times spins Bernie Sanders' ability to effectively achieve legislative action for his party into a fault. READ MORE»

Inside the GOP's Increasingly Desperate Bid to Stop Trump

By Gary Legum, Salon

Kasich's Ohio win has everybody talking about a contested GOP convention. And if that doesn't work?  READ MORE»

Another Indigenous Activist Is Assassinated, Urging Calls for Clinton to Come Clean on Role in Honduran Coup

By Sarah Lazare, AlterNet

Nelson Garcia was shot and killed by unknown assailants. READ MORE»

Dead People Will Eventually Outnumber the Living on Facebook

By Kali Holloway, AlterNet

People die all the time, and they can't take their social media profile pages with them.  READ MORE»

AlterNet Comics: Brian McFadden on the Total Electoral Eclipse

By Brian McFadden, AlterNet

A lot of people are in denial. READ MORE»

Which 2016 Presidential Campaign Has the Largest Gender Wage Disparities Among Staff? (VIDEO)

By Asha Parker, Salon

The answer might surprise you.  READ MORE»

AlterNet Comics: Jen Sorensen on the Relationship Between Elections and Elvis

By Jen Sorensen, AlterNet

Even in 2016, we still can't enough of a certain 1950s singer.  READ MORE»

Five Myths About What You Should and Shouldn't Eat

By Kashmira Gander, The Independent UK

Potatoes aren't the enemy, but is fruit juice?  READ MORE»

How Many of America's Decaying Public Schools Are Making Students and Teachers Sick

By Laura Flanders, The F Word

Broken toilet seats in student bathrooms, mushrooms on their classroom walls, leaking ceilings — all tied to a lack of funding. READ MORE»

Gun-Loving Church Youth Mentor Accused of Creating Horrifying 'Sex Attic' to Abuse Young Boys

By Bethania Palma Markus, Raw Story

He had a close relationship with the boys’ families — and keys to their homes. READ MORE»