After Sy Hersh's Bombshell Investigation, Why Won't Media Tell the Real Story of Trump's Military Strike in Syria?

By Jonathan Cook, AlterNet

Western media are continuing to do their part in the propaganda war on Syria. READ MORE»

Collusion Is Back: The Strange Tale of Michael Flynn, His Son and a Now-Deceased Republican Operative

By Sophia Tesfaye, Salon

Report: Trump’s former national security adviser implicated in attempted hack of Hillary Clinton’s emails. READ MORE»

By 2100, Refugees Would Be the Most Populous Country on Earth

By Vijay Prashad, AlterNet

Poverty and deadly wars are the major drivers of displacement. READ MORE»

Does the Militarization of Police Lead to More People Killed? Research Says Yes

By Celisa Calacal, AlterNet

A new study indicates that militarized police forces are more likely to deploy violent tactics against people, and even pets. READ MORE»

Kansas SOS Kris Kobach Faces Pushback After Seeking to Grab Every State Voter File for Trump 'Election Integrity' Commission

By Steven Rosenfeld, AlterNet

The Kansas Secretary of State is at the forefront of GOP efforts to suppress Democratic votes and deport immigrants. READ MORE»

It Looks Like the Kochs' Dream of a Right-Wing Constitutional Convention Has Been Roadblocked

By Arn Pearson, PR Watch

Two steps forward and three steps back… from the brink of a political experiment untried since 1787. READ MORE»

'I Don't Think She's Going to Put up With It': MSNBC's Mika Hints That Pal Melania May Bail on Trump Soon

By David Ferguson, Raw Story

Is marital trouble brewing in the White House?  READ MORE»

How the Home Flipping Industry Is Pushing Poor People Out of Their Homes

By Margie Burns, The Progressive Populist

The process is toxic. READ MORE»

Another Reason Democrats Keep Losing Elections: They Don't Stand With Majorities Who Support Public Schools

By Jeff Bryant, Education Opportunity Network

Recent polling has found wide support in both parties for increased spending on schools, not privatization.  READ MORE»

'Just Go for a Run': Testing Everyday Advice for My Depression

By Martha Mills, The Guardian

If you say you’re depressed, people are quick to dispense wisdom on how to deal with it. Martha Mills decided to take them literally, and try them out for herself. READ MORE»

This Popular Island Destination Is Destroying Its Image by Exporting Monkeys for Cruel Experiments

By Sarah Kite, AlterNet

Mauritius is one of the world's largest suppliers of non-human primates for inhumane medical experiments. READ MORE»