Jim Hightower: What's Killing America's Middle Class?

By Jim Hightower, AlterNet

The American economy in 2018 is plutocracy in action. READ MORE»

This GOP Congressman Could Very Well Be the Worst of Trump's Enablers

By Heather Digby Parton, Salon

GOP House leader Kevin McCarthy, who once accused Trump of being on Putin’s payroll, is now his candyman. This won’t end well. READ MORE»

4 Things Trump Has to Worry About When Steve Bannon Testifies

By Jefferson Morley, AlterNet

Mueller wants to know more about Jared Kushner, the Trump Tower meeting, WikiLeaks, and Pence. READ MORE»

The Secret to Wealth and Prosperity for Any Society

By Valerie Tarico, Katharine Harkins, AlterNet

Making sure parents get to decide when they want to have children is a proven strategy for communities' well-being. READ MORE»

What If the Bomb Warning Text Message in Hawaii Hadn’t Been a False Alarm?

By Tad Daley, Truthdig

America is not prepared for nuclear war.  READ MORE»

Emerging GOP Leader in Virginia Abruptly Quits Republican Party Because of Trump's Racism

By Chris Sosa, AlterNet

"It has become clear to me that today's Republican Party is dominated by people who harbor deep anti-immigrant sentiments." READ MORE»

Nazi Website Daily Stormer Is 'Designed to Target' Kids

By Michael Edison Hayden, Newsweek

“Our goal has to be to give this [ideology] to teenagers and even before teenagers.” READ MORE»

Is Climate Change Impacting Your Mental Health?

By s.e. smith, Care2

Climate change can create stress, which can exacerbate or trigger psychological problems. READ MORE»

'Presidency for Sale': Report Details Big-Buck Spending by Influence Seekers at Trump Properties

By Jessica Corbett, Common Dreams

"Business is booming at the Trump International Hotel in D.C., not because of the décor, but because corporations and foreign governments want to curry favor with the president." READ MORE»

Trump Demands CNN's Jim Acosta Leave Oval Office, Deputy Press Secretary Later Screams at Him

By Chris Sosa, AlterNet

"It reminded me of something you might see in less democratic countries,” the correspondent said. READ MORE»

Aziz Ansari and #MeToo Backlash: We Won't Stop Talking About Consent

By Mary Elizabeth Williams, Salon

A slew of columnists say #MeToo has gone too far—it hasn’t. The conversation about consent won’t be shut down. READ MORE»

'When They Call You a Terrorist': The Life of Black Lives Matter Co-Founder Patrisse Khan-Cullors

By Amy Goodman, Juan González, Democracy Now!

An account of survival, strength and resilience. READ MORE»

How You Can Help Veterans Fight for Access to Medical Marijuana

By Dianna Benjamin, Wikileaf

There is a useful medicine for helping vets cope with PTSD. Too bad the federal government refuses to recognize it.  READ MORE»

Donald Trump Tweets While America's International Reputation Burns

By Alfred McCoy, TomDispatch

How to build a wall and lose an empire. READ MORE»

Amid Freezing Classrooms, Baltimore’s Teachers Fight to Democratize City’s Schools

By Ryan Harvey, In These Times

When the government didn't step in, teachers organized to demand better conditions for their students. READ MORE»

USA Today Editorial Board Calls Trump an 'Inveterate Liar' and Blasts Republicans for Enabling Him

By Chris Sosa, AlterNet

"[N]o legislative priority is worth sacrificing your credibility to protect a president with so little regard for decency and honesty." READ MORE»

Bannon Will Cooperate with Mueller Subpoena After Refusing to Answer House Intel Committee Questions: Report

By Elizabeth Preza, Raw Story

He reportedly plans to tell the special investigator everything. READ MORE»

Majority of National Park Service Advisory Panel Resigns from Trump Administration

By Elizabeth Preza, Raw Story

The move came after Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke consistently refused to meet with them. READ MORE»