A Toxic Mix of Tech, Trump and Media Has Created a Monster That's Constantly Traumatizing Us All

By Betty Teng, AlterNet

How the internet era and the age of Trump create constant re-traumatization. READ MORE»

Trump Is Turning the State Department into a Global Weapons Dealer

By Haley Pedersen, Jodie Evans, AlterNet

In the Trump administration, an agency started to promote peace is now fomenting war.  READ MORE»

The Trump Administration's Approach to North Korea Is Genuinely Terrifying

By Jacob Sugarman, AlterNet

H.R. McMaster appears ready to risk nuclear war to give Kim Jong-un a "bloody nose." READ MORE»

Trump's Attacks on Press, Judiciary Have Stopped Being Funny

By Heather Digby Parton, Salon

Yeah, Trump’s threats against the media and courts are hollow, for now. But how far would he go in a crisis?  READ MORE»

The Fight to Protect Voting Rights Is Just Beginning

By Adam Eichen, Diana Tomezsko, YES! Magazine

Even with Trump’s bogus voter fraud panel gone, the fight against voter suppression isn’t over. READ MORE»

How the Fashion Industry Rips Off Independent Designers

By Emily C. Bell, AlterNet

Small designers use social media to call out big brands. READ MORE»

Oprah Will Not Save Us—We Have to Save Ourselves

By Ilana Novick, AlterNet

The Golden Globes speech wasn't a campaign announcement; it was a call to arms. READ MORE»

Anderson Cooper Broke Down While Offering Support to Haiti Amid Trump's Racist 'Sh*thole' Comments

By Chris Sosa, AlterNet

The anchor was a key figure in covering the devastating earthquake eight years ago. READ MORE»

Rev. William Barber: Trump Is a Symptom of a Deeper Moral Malady Behind Racist, Xenophobic Policies

By Amy Goodman, Democracy Now!

He also goes after Lindsey Graham and others who have supported Trump's policies: "If you're supporting the policies of a racist xenophobe, what does that make you?" READ MORE»

Why Does the Corporate Media Include the Perspective of White Nationalists in the 'Immigration Debate'?

By Adam Johnson, FAIR

A prime example of the dangers of false balance. READ MORE»

Fat Cat Tuesday: A Commemoration of CEO Excess

By Leo Gerard, AlterNet

For one day on the job, Fortune 500 fat cats were awarded $9,178 more than all the wages a typical American earned over an entire year. READ MORE»

Don Lemon Cuts Mic After Guest Insults Him On-Air While Defending Trump

By Chris Sosa, AlterNet

“I’ll be damned if I’m going to let you sit here and insult me,” the host said. READ MORE»

Sex Doll Maker Says New Menbots with 'Bionic Penises' on the Way

By Kali Holloway, AlterNet

And now, for something completely different. READ MORE»

Don't Let Pets Starve: USDA Should Include Pet Food in SNAP Benefits

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SNAP benefits cannot be used to buy pet food, leaving poor families with pets in a difficult position.  READ MORE»

Former Republican White Supremacist Tries Running as Democrat for Montana State House Seat

By Noor Al-Sibai, Raw Story

The state party was disgusted by his announcement. READ MORE»

Trump Supporter Jack Kingston Called Africans 'Extremely Fine People'—Symone Sanders Did This

By Chris Sosa, AlterNet

The former congressman tied himself into a racist pretzel trying to defend the president. READ MORE»

Trump Boasted About Selling 'F-52' Plane That Only Exists in a 'Call of Duty' Video Game

By Brad Reed, Raw Story

The president continues to demonstrate how little he knows about our military. READ MORE»