Two Simple Laws Could Solve America's Epidemic of Violence

By Thom Hartmann, AlterNet

Let's regulate gun ownership the same way we regulate car ownership. READ MORE»

These Spy Sunglasses Help Cops Pick a Face From a Crowd of Thousands

By Kali Holloway, AlterNet

They're only in use in China...for now. READ MORE»

Trump and GOP Want the Supreme Court to Take on a Major Gerrymandering Battle in Pennsylvania

By Steven Rosenfeld, AlterNet

The GOP is backed into a corner and eyeing desperate measures. READ MORE»

Neoconservatives Like Max Boot Are the Last People We Should Listen to About Russia

By Jacob Bacharach, AlterNet

The champions of the Iraq war want to pull us into a catastrophic new conflict. READ MORE»

Riots Rage in Sudan Against Cruel IMF Austerity Policies

By Vijay Prashad, AlterNet

Will the president be forced out just as he surrenders to the West?  READ MORE»

Robert Reich: Morality and the Common Good Must Be at Center of Fighting Trump’s Economic Agenda

By Amy Goodman, Juan González, Democracy Now!

Don't just focus on the monster in the White House. READ MORE»

Support for Gun Control Surges to Highest Level Ever as GOP Lawmakers Sit on Their Hands

By Cody Fenwick, AlterNet

In a new poll, a whopping 97 percent of people say they support universal background checks. READ MORE»

Do Red and Yellow Food Dyes Disrupt Child Behavior?

By Annie B. Bond, AlterNet

If you weren’t a label reader before, now is a good time to start. READ MORE»

The 'Alt-Right' Is Building a White Nationalist Mass Movement With 'Operation Homeland'

By Shane Burley, Truthout

It's trying to build membership with a hateful, anti-immigrant message. READ MORE»

Trump's Horrific National Defense Strategy

By Danny Sjursen, TomDispatch

It's the worst of the Bush years, with none of the checks and balances. READ MORE»

Steven Seagal Goes All in on Pyramid Cryptocurrency 'Bitcoiin' as 'Worldwide Ambassador'

By Sarah K. Burris, Raw Story

An action star attempts to find relevance through cryptocurrency scam.  READ MORE»

This Vile Right Wing Attack on Florida Massacre Survivors Is Unbelievably Cruel

By Cody Fenwick, AlterNet

Some even accused the students of being part of a secret FBI plot.  READ MORE»

The Complex History of 'In God We Trust'

By David Mislin, The Conversation

It's not a motto that reflects universally shared historical values but a Christian perspective—one that is embraced by President Trump and the modern GOP. READ MORE»

Donald Trump Jr.'s India Speech Mixes Business and Politics in the Worst Way

By Cody Fenwick, AlterNet

The president's family continues to disregard basic ethical standards around conflicts of interest. READ MORE»

It Costs U.S. Taxpayers Just 1 Cent a Year to Protect America's Marine Mammals—but Trump's Budget Scraps It

By Elizabeth Hogan, AlterNet

Trump's proposed budget would eliminate the Marine Mammal Commission. READ MORE»

Watch Sarah Huckabee Sanders Confuse Herself While Trying to Defend Trump's Russia Tweet

By Eric W. Dolan, Raw Story

A reporter asked if the president tweeted accidentally, and the press secretary fell apart. READ MORE»

Van Jones Shuts Republican Jack Kingston Down When He Pathetically Tries to Undermine Parkland Survivors

By Bob Brigham, Raw Story

The former conservative legislator wasn't getting away with his insidious insinuation. READ MORE»

Kentucky Democrat's Win Shows the Potential for a Huge 2018 Wave

By Cody Fenwick, AlterNet

Her opponent's numbers in the Trump-supporting district didn't even come close. READ MORE»

Watch Ali Velshi Link Sean Hannity's Twitter Account to Russian Troll Farm Propaganda

By Bob Brigham, Raw Story

The Fox News host's embarrassing gaffe was pulled into clear focus. READ MORE»