Why the Right Wing Is So Interested in Narrowing Down Education into 'Skills'

By Jennifer Berkshire, AlterNet

The politics behind the push to expand vocational education. READ MORE»

3 Reasons Why Millions Still Support Trump

By Paul Buchheit, AlterNet

They're standing by their man, even as he fails to live to his promises. READ MORE»

You Will Probably Be Surprised After Calculating the Impact of Your Meat Consumption on the Environment and Yourself

By Robin Scher, AlterNet

One person's meat-eating can make a bigger difference than you think. READ MORE»

Watch: NRA-Backed Congress Members Refuse to Offer More than 'Thoughts and Prayers' as Student Survivors Mount Protests

By April M. Short, AlterNet

Their responses are telling. READ MORE»

Is 'Black Panther' the First Real 'Black Science Fiction Film'?

By Chauncey DeVega, Salon

Scholar Adilifu Nama on the film’s “radical” aesthetic, and whether white folks should watch it as a “foreign film." READ MORE»

Listen: Donald Trump's Mental Health Continues to Imperil the United States and the World

By Chauncey DeVega, AlterNet

Psychiatrist Bandy Lee explains the special power that Trump holds over his followers.  READ MORE»

Chronicle of a White Supremacist PR Crisis and the Making of a Hoax

By Cristina López G., Media Matters

It created a lesson for media to not take attention-seeking extremists at their word. READ MORE»

Violent Clash Over Flag Ceremony Is Latest Flashpoint in Hindu-Muslim Conflicts

By Teesta Setalvad, AlterNet

Local Muslims claim to have video evidence of Hindu supremacists using anti-Muslim slogans. READ MORE»

5 Reasons Trump's Infrastructure Plan Is Bad for Communities and the Planet

By Mary Grant, Food & Water Watch

Trump wants to sell our water to Wall Street. READ MORE»

Of God, Dice And Fatal Car Accidents

By Marty Kaplan, The Forward

Are accidents an act of God, or just our own bad luck? READ MORE»

We All Use Drugs, So Treat Drug Users as You Would Want to Be Treated

By Tony Newman, AlterNet

Let's help people with drug problems, leave in peace those without a problem, hold responsible those who harm others. READ MORE»