4 Ways MLK Was More Radical Than History Remembers | Confeder ate Statue Activist Running for Office | Hospital’s P atient Dumping Outrage

After Successfully Bringing Down Her Local Confederate Statues, This Activist Says She’s Ready for Office

By Liz Posner, AlterNet

"This is a people's revolution." READ MORE»

4 Ways Martin Luther King Was More Radical Than You Thought

By Igor Volsky, ThinkProgress

The slain civil rights leader was a critic of capitalism, the Vietnam War, and championed reproductive rights. READ MORE»

Hospital Staff Dumped a Mentally Ill Patient Out In Freezing Weather Wearing Only a Hospital Gown

By April M. Short, AlterNet

Patient dumping is a symptom of a broken healthcare system. READ MORE»

Rethinking the ‘Goldwater Rule’

By Jill Richardson, OtherWords

Is it ever appropriate for mental health professionals to diagnose a politician from afar? Maybe. READ MORE»

When Refugee Chefs Host Dinners, Every Morsel Tells a Story

New Food Economy

Serving a meal from one's homeland provides more dignity than just seeking a handout. READ MORE»

Kicking Charter School Money Out Might Be California Democrats’ Best Chance For Unifying Their Party

By Karen Wolfe, AlterNet

A backlash against California's powerful charter school lobby is brewing among Democrats in the state. READ MORE»

This Is What the Planet Would Be Like Without Trees

By Daniel Meek, AlterNet

The Earth is losing a forest area the size of Panama every year. READ MORE»

Musical Artist Moby Claims CIA Asked Him to Spread Word on Trump and Russia

By Bob Brigham, Raw Story

"It’s going to get quite a lot darker,” Moby predicted. READ MORE»

It’s Time to Tear Down the Music Festival Boys Club

By Annie Zaleski, Salon

The 2018 Bonnaroo, Firefly and Governors Ball lineups are more male-dominated than ever—change is necessary. READ MORE»

Pharmacists Slow to Dispense Lifesaving Overdose Reversal Drug

By Anna Gorman, Kaiser Health News

Costs, limited awareness and stigma all appear to be playing a part in naloxone not getting to those who need it. READ MORE»

The Movement to End the Use of Wild Animals in Circuses Secures Its Biggest Win Yet

By Wayne Pacelle, AlterNet

New Jersey lawmakers voted to ban nearly all wild animal acts in their state. READ MORE»