Is Trump Fueling a Global Extinction of Democracies? | Devin Nunes Shouldn't Know America's Secrets | 'Existential Threat' to New Orleans

Is Donald Trump Fueling a Mass Extinction of Democracy Across the Planet?

By Jacob Sugarman, AlterNet

The warning signs are there, cautions "How Democracies Die" co-author Steven Levitsky. READ MORE»

Devin Nunes Can't Be Trusted With National Secrets

By Heather Digby Parton, Salon

Nunes will never stop being Trump’s lapdog. Even if Democrats win back the House, his committee must be disbanded. READ MORE»

Trump’s Top Vote Suppressor and Illegal Alien Voter Claim Goes to Court

By Greg Palast, AlterNet

ACLU sues Kris Kobach for blocking 1 in 7 new voters. READ MORE»

International Women’s Day—Keep Up the Fight

By Candace Johnson, The Conversation

#MeToo and #TimesUp are important, but they're only part of the international fight for gender justice. READ MORE»

Student Activists Win Big as Florida Legislators Vote to Raise Firearm Purchase Age Limit

By Cody Fenwick, AlterNet

The bill could still be vetoed by Gov. Rick Scott. READ MORE»

There's a Looming 'Existential Threat' to New Orleans That Should Frighten Every Sane American

By Reynard Loki, AlterNet

A proposed $210 million gas-fired power plant is on the frontlines of a national battle against fracking. READ MORE»

Student Activists Are Fighting Back Against the Spread of Cops on Campus

By Mehreen Kasana, AlterNet

The students are drawing attention to another important school safety issue: cops on campus. READ MORE»

A Texas Judge Used a Barbaric Courtroom Punishment on a Defendant Who Pleaded the Fifth

By Brendan Gauthier, AlterNet

Electric shocks are common practice in Tarrant County courts. READ MORE»

Why Trump Is So Clumsy About Fighting 'Free Trade'

By Marshall Auerback, AlterNet

There are better ways than simply slapping tariffs on imported goods. READ MORE»

The Lesson From West Virginia Teachers: If You Want to Win, Go on Strike

By Miles Kampf-Lassin, In These Times

They're inspiring teachers across the country. READ MORE»

8 Ways You Can Help Women's Rights

By Jane Arscott, The Conversation

Last year International Women’s Day was the largest event of the year on Facebook. And, yes, the answer is the same this year as it was last year: We still need to “protest this sh*t.” READ MORE»

Dems Team Up with GOP to Weaken Bank Rules, Which Critics Say May Lead to More Bailouts & Misconduct

By Amy Goodman, Democracy Now!

The financial industry is getting a big handout. READ MORE»

Monitoring Kids' Social Media Accounts Won't Prevent the Next School Shooting

By Rachel Levinson-Waldman, Faiza Patel, Brennan Center for Justice

Invading students' privacy isn't the solution. READ MORE»

Trump Ally Reportedly Lied to Congress About Secret Back Channel to Russia

By Cody Fenwick, AlterNet

Robert Mueller may have evidence that Erik Prince committed perjury. READ MORE»

Trump Will Attend Private Dinner with Billionaire Members of Super PAC Supporting His Campaign

By Noor Al-Sibai, Raw Story

The dinner raises legal questions in addition to the obvious ethical problems. READ MORE»

Ex-Deputy Rams Truck Into Louisiana Store and Robs It After Mistaking Sikh Owners for Muslims

By Tom Boggioni, Raw Story

He's been charged with a hate crime and impersonating a police officer. READ MORE»

Trump Is Backpedaling on His Ridiculous Tariffs Because He Has No Idea How to Be President

By Cody Fenwick, AlterNet

It looks like Canada and Mexico will be exempt from the tariffs after all. READ MORE»

Watch Kamala Harris Blast Jeff Sessions for Invoking Slavery in California Comments

By Bob Brigham, Raw Story

“His credibility is pretty much shot on those issues." READ MORE»

Trump Reportedly Asked Key Witnesses What They Talked About with Mueller

By Elizabeth Preza, Raw Story

The special counsel knows about the conversations. READ MORE»

Watch Sarah Huckabee Sanders Completely Contradict Herself About Stormy Daniels' Alleged Affair with Trump

By Cody Fenwick, AlterNet

The White House hasn't been able to get its story straight about the "hush money" or the adultery. READ MORE»