Who Controls Our Schools? How Billionaire-Sponsored Privatization is Destroying Democracy and Enriching The Charter School Industry

By Don Hazen, Elizabeth Hines, Steven Rosenfeld, Stan Salett, AlterNet

A report/e-book on the corporate takeover of K-12 schools READ MORE»

Misogyny Is Trump's Brand

By Adele M. Stan, The American Prospect

Gingrich's attacks on Megyn Kelly are the latest clear indicator of the fuel Trump's campaign runs on. READ MORE»

'My 22-Year-Old Daughter Died Because She Didn't Have Health Insurance': The Enduring Nightmare of America's Health Care System

By Tana Ganeva, AlterNet

It can happen to anyone.  READ MORE»

Donald Trump Deserts GOP as Democrats Hope to Win 7 Senate Seats and Try to Flip the House

By Sophia Tesfaye, Salon

He's somehow found enough cash to finally outspend Hillary Clinton on television ads, however. READ MORE»

Donald Trump's Walk of Fame Star Destroyed

By Kali Holloway, AlterNet

This isn't the first time people have taken their anti-Trump sentiments out on his star.  READ MORE»

How the Federal Govt Is Using America's Concern with Bullying as an Excuse to Spy on Teens

By Sarah Lazare, AlterNet

The Obama administration's directive for the Feds to coordinate local bullying prevention efforts is raising serious civil rights concerns. READ MORE»

Michael Douglas, Alec Baldwin and Tony Goldwyn Join Brave New Film's Gun Control Effort

By Steven Rosenfeld, AlterNet

Celebrities' videos urge public to watch new documentary. READ MORE»

How Trump Dared the Press With a Campaign Built on Lies

By Eric Boehlert, Media Matters

Trump does't ‘stretch the truth,’ he flat out lies, and the media gives him a pass.  READ MORE»

We Will Close the Gender Pay Gap ... in 170 Years?

By Michael Arria, AlterNet

New report shows how far we have to go as a society. READ MORE»

Why Are Prison Guards Backing the Death Penalty?

By Eric Markowitz, Capital and Main

They argue capital punishment provides closure to victims’ families.  READ MORE»

How a Trump Golf Course Poisoned a 92-Year-Old Woman's Water Supply—and Then Refused to Fix It

By Brad Reed, Raw Story

Molly Forbes hasn’t had a proper water supply for the past six years. READ MORE»

8 Things You Don't Know About Female Condoms

By Anna Lynn, Kinkly

This unique contraceptive deserves a cheer for providing yet another option for women. READ MORE»

Why Do We Value Some Species More Than Others?

By Alexandra Fanning, AlterNet

An art show explores society's complex reactions to animals—dead or alive.  READ MORE»