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Is Trump's Attraction to Russia About Shaping the U.S. Version of Putin's 21st-Century, Postmodern, Authoritarian, Kleptocratic Regime?

By Steven Rosenfeld, AlterNet

Yale historian Timothy Snyder asserts that Trump's ties to Russia are far deeper and more dangerous than campaign collusion. READ MORE»

Trump's Phony Patriotism Clashes With the Radical Roots of America the Beautiful and the Pledge of Allegiance

By Peter Dreier, Dick Flacks, AlterNet

The ways Americans express their patriotism are as diverse as our nation. READ MORE»

Trump and Allies: It's the F**k-You Presidency

By Kali Holloway, AlterNet

The GOP brand is all about contempt—for the media and anyone else challenging their colossal arrogance. READ MORE»

Will Women Vote for Women in 2018? It Depends on If They're Married

By Leah Ruppanner, Christopher Stout, Kelsy Kretschmer, The Conversation

The marriage barrier keeps women from uniting together. READ MORE»

Watch an Eye-Opening Social Experiment: 40 Strangers and 50 Striking, Intimate Questions

By Brave New Films, AlterNet

The Brave New Films team filmed a fascinating experience. READ MORE»

Meet the 'Modern-Day President': Donald Trump May Have Degraded the Dignity of the Office Beyond Repair

By Bob Cesca, Salon

Conservatives demonize the press for being unpatriotic, while worshipping a man who is destroying the presidency. READ MORE»

Bernie Sanders: Why the Democratic Party Is an 'Absolute Failure' and More

By Amy Goodman, Democracy Now!

"Trump didn’t win the election; the Democratic Party lost the election." READ MORE»

America’s Dangerous Love for Pyrotechnics: 4 Facts about Fireworks

By Jay L. Zagorsky, The Conversation

Fireworks are a staple in Fourth of July festivities—here are a few interesting facts you may not know. READ MORE»

The Stomach-Turning Numbers Behind America's Police Violence

By Celisa Calacal, AlterNet

Data indicate law enforcement officials have killed nearly 500 civilians this year alone. READ MORE»

Universal, Government-Sponsored Health Care Is What Americans Really Want

By Chase Madar, Le Monde diplomatique

If the Republicans manage to replace Obamacare, 26 million Americans will lose health insurance. READ MORE»

White House Women Face Bigger Gender Pay Gap Than the National Average

By Sofia Lotto Persio, Newsweek

Female Trump staffers make 20 percent less than their male counterparts. READ MORE»

5 Tips for a Sustainable, Eco-Friendly Fourth of July

By Rosaly Byrd, Laurèn DeMates, The Huffington Post

It's always more fun when the Earth is happy, too. READ MORE»

How the Government Can Bring Down Drug Prices

By Alexander Zaitchik, The American Prospect

It’s done it before when public interest trumps patents. READ MORE»