Why California Is Bernie Sanders and Progressives' Big Battleground for Universal Health Care

By Steven Rosenfeld, AlterNet

Meanwhile, California Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom pledges to revive statewide push for single-payer.  READ MORE»

The Fertility Rate in Flint Has Plummeted After the Water Crisis

By Kali Holloway, AlterNet

The area has seen a dramatic rise in miscarriages and stillbirths. READ MORE»

Bill Moyers: Trump Can't Stop the World From Waking up to the Climate Disaster That We Face

By Bill Moyers, BillMoyers.com

The renowned psychiatrist and historian makes a case for hope for humanity's grasp of the dangers of climate change. READ MORE»

Paul Manafort May Hold the Key: Who Was He Really Working For?

By Heather Digby Parton, Salon

Trump’s shady former campaign chair is central to the Russia probe — and he shaped the administration more than we knew. READ MORE»

Washington's Warmongers Are Warming Up to Trump

By Ben Norton, AlterNet

Trump has traded his alt-right pals for some of the most dangerous neocons in Washington. READ MORE»

The 7 Worst States In The Union To Get Caught With Cannabis

By Mary Schumacher, The Fresh Toast

Which “dry” states have the most severe penalties for getting caught with the herb? READ MORE»

Why Republicans Don't Get Challenged Enough for Making Weak Arguments

By Rachel Leah, Salon

Rhetoric expert Jay Heinrichs breaks down how political party affiliation affects persuasion tactics. READ MORE»

Hightower: How Populists and Progressives Won Over a Right-Wing Town in Colorado

By Jim Hightower, AlterNet

A citizen uprising in Colorado Springs has moved mountains. READ MORE»

Americans Who Don't Want War With Iran Must Speak Out Now

By Amy Goodman, Nermeen Shaikh, Democracy Now!

"The last time we had this kind of rhetoric was George W. Bush with the axis of evil." READ MORE»

Inmate Sues Prison for 'Imposing Christian Propaganda'

By Linley Sanders, Newsweek

Shari Webber-Dunn, an inmate serving a murder charge in Kansas, said her First Amendment rights were violated by "Christian propaganda" posted in the prison. READ MORE»