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Shockingly, Trump Aligns the U.S. With ISIS to Fight Iran

By Jefferson Morley, AlterNet

Terror attacks in Tehran signal the launch of a foolhardy U.S.-Saudi war alliance. READ MORE»

White Kids Are Bullying Minority Students Using Trump's Words

By Kali Holloway, AlterNet

This is Trump's America. READ MORE»

The Democrats' 'Working-Class Problem' Is Worse Than We Think

By Stanley B. Greenberg, The American Prospect

It’s not only with whites. It reaches well into the party’s base. READ MORE»

When Will Trump Voters Realize They've Been Had?

By Rick Shenkman, History News Network

People don't like to admit they were wrong, which is what they would be doing if they concede that Trump is not up to the job. READ MORE»

For Big Money Donors, School Boards Are the New ‘Must Buy’ Accessory

By Jennifer Berkshire, Have You Heard

Billionaires now buying local influence to push controversial school “reforms.” READ MORE»

Erosion of Democratic Values; Rampant Militarism, Surveillance, and Secrecy: Which Country, Russia or the U.S.?

By William Astore, TomDispatch

There is a creeping (and creepy) version of authoritarianism that anyone who lived through the Cold War years should recognize. READ MORE»

Let's Find Out the Truth About the Beating of Americans by Erdogan's Turkish Security

By David L. Phillips, AlterNet

The DC Metropolitan Police should publish the results of its investigation, and release intercepted communications of Turkish security involved in the assault. READ MORE»

Watch: Cannabis Used Effectively to Fight Statewide Opioid Crisis

By Alexandra Rosenmann, AlterNet

Scottsdale, Arizona's privately funded Blue Door Therapeutics opened last month after having raised $2 million. READ MORE»

Are Students an Economic Class?

By Michael Hudson, CounterPunch

Students are the new NINJAs: No Income, No Jobs, no Assets. READ MORE»

Why I Can't Trust Cops: The Death of Tashii Brown, Who Asked Police for Help

By D. Watkins, Salon

Las Vegas police officer Kenneth Lopera has been charged in the death of Tashii Brown, who died of asphyxiation. READ MORE»

The Mere Proposal of a Muslim Ban Has Made Life More Oppressive for Visa Holders and Travelers

By Ilana Novick, AlterNet

Immigrant and refugee advocates have their hands full. READ MORE»

Ivanka Trump's 'Why I Disagree With My Dad' Profile Is Driving People Crazy

By Katie Serena, Salon

A weird premise. Unnamed, unverified sources. Yep, this Us Weekly profile of Ivanka Trump is trolling. READ MORE»

Next International Trump Disaster Waiting to Happen: Sending a Murderer to Do a Diplomat’s Job in Iran

By Robert Greenwald, Brave New Films

"Trump doesn’t want to know who is getting killed, as long as it is someone." READ MORE»

Can Football Players Help Break Stereotypes About Islam?

By Aaqil Ahmed, Le Monde diplomatique

Sports personalities are important in breaking down stereotypes and normalizing Muslims to fans. READ MORE»

AlterNet Comics: Jen Sorensen on How to Make Environmentalism Attractive to Men

By Jen Sorensen, AlterNet

Don't be a Climate Cuck. READ MORE»