The Millennial Generation Is a Perfect Fit for Socialism

By Anis Shivani, AlterNet

Recent polls show a majority of Americans under 30 have a more favorable view of socialism than of capitalism. READ MORE»

So How Progressive Is the Democratic Party Platform?

By William Boardman, Reader Supported News

Apparently not nearly as progressive as the DNC honchos are trying to spin. READ MORE»

Women Are Far Happier and Less Regretful After Divorce, but a Lot of Men Fall Apart in Destructive Ways

By Kali Holloway, AlterNet

And a larger percentage of women are loath to share the blame for relationships ending. READ MORE»

Clinton and Warren: It Might Be Exactly the Right Time

By Heather Digby Parton, Salon

Many thought that having two women running together would be too much for the U.S., but it's exactly what we need. READ MORE»

Hightower: Asleep at the Wheel Elites Should Not Have Been Shocked by Brexit Vote

By Jim Hightower, AlterNet

But the establishment was too out of touch to know how angry many people were. READ MORE»

'My Four Months as a Private Prison Guard': Shane Bauer Goes Undercover to Expose Conditions

By Amy Goodman, Democracy Now!

Bauer finds extremely oppressive conditions in Louisiana's Winn Correctional Facility. READ MORE»

Sex Toy Recycling? It Is Time to Think About Dildo Disposal

By Jill Hamilton, AlterNet

When hiding them all under the bed is no longer an option. READ MORE»

Marine Veteran Gets Just Two Years for Anti-Government Conspiracy Plot

By Sarah K. Burris, Raw Story

Walter Litteral was charged with conspiring to violate federal laws governing firearms and explosive devices, among others. READ MORE»

The Miserable Catch-22 of Mental Illness

By Jill Richardson, OtherWords

Anxiety and depression can make it harder for people to reach out for the help they need. READ MORE»

10 Low-Fat Foods That Are Actually Bad For You

By Franziska Spritzler, Authority Nutrition

Many people associate the term "low-fat" with health or healthy foods. But that's not always the case. READ MORE»

For Freedoms, a Super PAC Where Art Meets Politics

By Ilana Novick, AlterNet

Fighting political frustration with photographs, paint and billboards.  READ MORE»

Wisconsin Redistricting Lawsuit Could Reverberate Nationally

By Roger Bybee, The American Prospect

A federal lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Wisconsin’s Republican-drawn state legislative district lines could have sweeping implications for gerrymandered districts nationwide. READ MORE»