'Modern-Day Slavery': Many Southern States Have Prison Inmates Working in Governor's Mansions and Capitol Buildings

By Celisa Calacal, AlterNet

Another old tradition that belongs in the dustbin of history. READ MORE»

President Donald Trump Is Telling Lies at an Astonishing and Historical Rate

By Steven Rosenfeld, AlterNet

"Sometimes, Trump can’t even keep his untruths straight," the NYT reports. READ MORE»

Trump Honed His Disgraceful Behavior During the Comey Scandal from His Reality TV and Casino Days

By Heather Digby Parton, Salon

Trump's hints on Comey tapes were just more reality-TV tricks READ MORE»

Neocons Cheer As Trump's Military Escalation in Syria Risks Kicking off Global War

By Ben Norton, AlterNet

In Syria, the Trump admin. could be hurtling toward a catastrophic war with Iran and Russia. READ MORE»

Incoming GOP Chair of House Oversight Committee Says He's Completely Dropping Russia Investigation

By Brad Reed, Raw Story

The past GOP chair held hearings on the scandal, but Rep. Terry Gowdy is putting a stop to it. READ MORE»

Creationist Noah's Ark Park Hilariously Blames Atheists for Its Declining Profits

By Kali Holloway, AlterNet

You'd think God would do more to save it.  READ MORE»

Law Professor Warns Trump Has Already Begun Unraveling Our Democracy

By Alexandra Rosenmann, AlterNet

It doesn't take a military coup or an illegal power grab to sabotage a republic. READ MORE»

Watch: Shocking Video Released of Minnesota Drug Task Force Cop Brutally Assaulting Motorist

By Phillip Smith, AlterNet

It took nearly a year for damning video to emerge, but now the heat is on.  READ MORE»

You May Be Eating Chicken Contaminated With a Hallucinogenic Drug

By Katherine Paul, AlterNet

The nation's third biggest poultry producer is falsely advertising chicken that tested positive for a slew of drugs as "100% Natural."  READ MORE»

Teenage Boys Wear Skirts to School to Protest Against 'No Shorts' Policy

By Steven Morris, The Guardian

Dozens of pupils at Isca academy in Exeter stage uniform protest after school insists they wear trousers despite heatwave. READ MORE»

Trump Administration Puts Yellowstone Grizzlies in the Crosshairs

By Wayne Pacelle, AlterNet

The U.S. wildlife official who led the delisting effort is the former chief lobbyist for a trophy hunting club. READ MORE»