Paul Krugman Explains How Trump Operates Like a Glorified Mobster

By Jacob Sugarman, AlterNet

The New York Times columnist sounds off on the president's new scheme to extort the Democratic Party. READ MORE»

Trump's Mar-a-Lago Slapped With Over a Dozen Food Violations

By Reynard Loki, AlterNet

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is lucky he didn't get sick. Others might not be so fortunate. READ MORE»

Robert Reich: We're Letting Trump Behave Like a Dictator

By Robert Reich, RobertReich.org

There's no legal justification for airstrikes in Syria and Afghanistan. The president must be held accountable. READ MORE»

Don Lemon Demands On-Air Apology from Jeffrey Lord After Hideous Martin Luther King Jr. Analogy

By Alexandra Rosenmann, AlterNet

The "CNN Tonight" host's patience with his colleague finally ran out Thursday night. READ MORE»

Steve Bannon Could Make Donald Trump's Life a Living Hell If He's Fired

By Taylor Link, Salon

Bannon has Breitbart to back him, and his employment is the only thing keeping them leashed. READ MORE»

The Most Important Thing John Oliver Said About Gerrymandering, and the Solution He Failed to Mention

By Austin Plier, FairVote

Here's what you need to know about "fair representation voting." READ MORE»

Behold the Single Most Disgusting Response to Trump's Afghan Bombing Campaign Yet

By Alexandra Rosenmann, AlterNet

Even by the standards of Fox News, this is appalling. READ MORE»

'Can You Please Take Your Job More Seriously?' Republican Senator Shouted Down at Town Hall for Defending Trump

By Tom Boggioni, Raw Story

Jeff Flake faced the ire of his constituents in Mesa, Arizona, Thursday. READ MORE»

AlterNet Comics: Keith Knight on the Power of Black Teachers For Black Students

By Keith Knight, AlterNet

More would be even better.  READ MORE»