6 Things Trump Actually Deserves Credit For

By Kali Holloway, AlterNet

With the glory also comes the blame, Donald.  READ MORE»

There's Something Big Shifting in American High Cuisine

By Melissa Kravitz, AlterNet

Veggie-centric cuisine is becoming a national movement. READ MORE»

Senate Republicans Want to Speed Up Approval of Trump’s Nutty Nominees

By Amanda Marcotte, Salon

Trump has nominated numerous people who seem unhinged or unqualified.  READ MORE»

How the NY Times & U.S. Government Worked Together to Suppress James Risen’s Post-9/11 Reporting

By Amy Goodman, Democracy Now!

He left the NY Times in August to join The Intercept as senior national security correspondent.  READ MORE»

Trump Could Wipe Out Human Species, Psychiatrist Says

By Kate Sheridan, Newsweek

President Donald Trump’s mental health is a big deal. READ MORE»

Think Tank-Addicted Media Turn to Regime Change Enthusiasts for Iran Protest Commentary

By Adam Johnson, FAIR

Leading the pack in the “do something” insta-consensus on Iran protests was the right-wing pro-Israel think tank Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD). READ MORE»

Let's End Student Debt Slavery

By Ellen Brown, Web of Debt blog

Historically, debt and austerity have been used as control mechanisms for subduing the people.  READ MORE»

Jeff Sessions' Threatens New War on Weed and Both Sides of the Aisle Fire Back

By Phillip Smith, AlterNet

The attorney general may have done us a favor by heightening the contradictions of federal marijuana prohibition.  READ MORE»

7 Acts of Native Resistance They Don't Teach in School

By Halee Kirkwood, YES! Magazine

It is irresponsible to teach the tragedies without also teaching the resistance movements that oppose colonial violence. READ MORE»

Turning #MeToo Into a Movement for Gender Justice

By Sonali Kolhatkar, Truthdig

Heads have fallen aplenty, but what will it take to channel this sea change into a lasting cultural shift? READ MORE»

James Comey's First Draft of the Memo That Absolved Hillary Clinton Was Just Released

By Patrick McMahon, Rare

Look at these edits. READ MORE»