6 Things Paul Ryan Doesn’t Understand About Poverty (But I Didn’t, Either)

By Karen Weese, Salon

We need to change the conversation about poverty and inequality. It starts with compassion and kindness. READ MORE»

An Insider's View: The Dark Rigidity of Fundamentalist Rural America

By Forsetti's Justice, AlterNet

In deep-red white America, the white Christian God is king. READ MORE»

Noam Chomsky Makes a Prediction for the U.S. Economy No One Can Afford to Dismiss

By Alexandra Rosenmann, AlterNet

The legendary linguist and philosopher warns the Trump bump won't last. READ MORE»

5 Remarkable Moments from Bernie Sanders' Town Hall in the Heart of Coal Country

By Alexandra Rosenmann, AlterNet

The Vermont senator succeeded where many Democrats have failed of late—by connecting with red-state voters. READ MORE»

Thom Hartmann: How Republicans Quietly Sabotaged Obamacare Long Before Trump Came into Office

By Thom Hartmann, AlterNet

Billions that should go to Obamacare are missing, thanks to senators like Marco Rubio. READ MORE»

Why Won't Democrats Embrace the Most Popular Politician in America?

By Trevor Timm, The Guardian

The Democratic establishment rejects Bernie Sanders at its grave peril. READ MORE»

How a 94-Year-Old Genius May Save the Planet

By Kevin Maney, Newsweek

John Goodenough has defied the American tech industry’s prejudice that says old people can’t innovate. READ MORE»

If We Don't Act Now, Fascism Will Be on Our Doorstep, Says Yale Historian

By Steven Rosenfeld, AlterNet

Timothy Snyder warns: History gives us a bunch of cases where democratic republics became authoritarian regimes. READ MORE»

Robert Reich: Republicans Are Afraid Trump Is Genuinely Nuts

By Robert Reich, RobertReich.org

The former secretary of labor reflects on a Washington more divided and fearful than ever. READ MORE»

Right-Wing Billionaires Are Funding a Cynical Plot to Destroy Dissent and Protest in Colleges Across the U.S.

By Alex Kotch, AlterNet

A multimillion-dollar campaign to stifle protest in universities.  READ MORE»