Why Is the Plight of Palestine a Total Non-Issue This Election?

By Vijay Prashad / AlterNet Nov 8, 2016 There is little serious criticism of the Israeli state, including from Hillary Clinton's camp. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

How Deep Will the Blue Wave Be on Nov. 8?

By Steven Rosenfeld / AlterNet Oct 27, 2016 As the election closes, progressives are pushing candidates and issues up and down the political ladder and heeding the rallying cry by Democrats to sweep Republicans out of office. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Why Farmers Markets Are Critical to Food Security, the Environment and Public Health

By Melissa Kravitz / AlterNet Oct 12, 2016 By not using massive industrial farming and irrigation equipment, small farms better maintain the quality of our soil, air and water -- which is more healthful all around. By not using massive industrial farming and irrigation equipment, small farms better maintain the quality of our soil, air and water—which is more healthful all around. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Is the U.S. Vulnerable to War Crimes Charge for Supporting Saudi Bombing of Innocents in Yemen?

By Sarah Lazare / AlterNet Oct 11, 2016 Internal government documents exposed Monday by Reuters reveal that the Obama administration has long known that the 18-month military campaign in Yemen is killing thousands of civilians and could implicate the United States in war crimes. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

How the ‘White Helmets’ Became Global Heroes While Pushing for U.S. Military Intervention in Syria

By Max Blumenthal / AlterNet Oct 4, 2016 Backed by Washington and marketed by a top public relations firm, the Syrian civil defense organization is saving civilians—and lobbying for airstrikes and regime change. Dig deeper ( 16 Min. Read )

Here Are 7 Questions Mike Pence Should Be Asked at the Vice Presidential Debate

By Adele M. Stan / AlterNet Oct 4, 2016 Too few voters know the extremist agenda of Trump's running mate, but some pointed queries could change that. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

U.S. Mining Company Defends Use of Hired Thugs to Attack Indigenous Farmers in Peru

By Sarah Lazare / AlterNet Sep 28, 2016 Similar actions against environmental defenders are mounting throughout Central and South America. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Fifty Million Children Have Been Uprooted Worldwide: What Will the West Do About It?

By Vijay Prashad / AlterNet Sep 21, 2016 The most powerful (and richest) countries are the least likely to accept refugees. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

America Treats Most Academic Faculty Like Peons, and the Results Are Not Pretty

By Roslyn Fuller / AlterNet Sep 20, 2016 The growth of insecure faculty members in American higher education has consequences that reach far outside the classroom and far beyond the lives of poorly paid teachers. Dig deeper ( 17 Min. Read )

The Post Office Costs Taxpayers Nothing, and Gives Us So Much in Return

By Jim Hightower / AlterNet Sep 15, 2016 It's time to put a Forever stamp on this public jewel. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Why America’s Crime Victims Seek Restorative Justice, Not More Punishment (Video)

By Danielle Sered / AlterNet Sep 14, 2016 Ask survivors and crime victims what they really want. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Are Media Exaggerating ‘Reformed Terrorist’ Story to Advance FBI’s Disturbing Agenda?

By Sarah Lazare / AlterNet Sep 7, 2016 There are serious questions about the story extremist-turned-FBI-informant Jesse Morton told reporters. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )