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A Republican Civil War Has Erupted in Angry Blame Game Over Moore Defeat

By Jefferson Morley, AlterNet

In the growing battle between Bannon and McConnell, Trump can’t win. READ MORE»

Can Democrats Extend the Wave That Swept Doug Jones Into Office in 2018?

By Steven Rosenfeld, AlterNet

What Alabama's special Senate election tells us about Democrats' chances in 2018. READ MORE»

Roy Moore Lost Because Christians Are Better Than the Bible

By Valerie Tarico, AlterNet

Thoughtful Alabama Christians stepped across the divide. READ MORE»

The GOP's 10 Biggest Social Media Blunders of 2017

By Liz Posner, AlterNet

From Ted Cruz to the Trump White House, Republicans made for plenty of cringe-worthy moments online. READ MORE»

The Right Is Attempting to Roll Back the 20th Century

By Chauncey DeVega, Salon

Author of “Democracy in Chains” Nancy MacLean says Koch brothers and GOP want a new Gilded Age, where “property reigns supreme." READ MORE»

Too Many Women Think They Suffer Personal Issues Alone Until They Speak Out; It's Time to Change That

By Claudia Chan, Da Capo Press

Personal problems won’t get solved unless we're courageous enough to take positive action. READ MORE»

Roger Stone Is Convinced That Robert Mueller Will Be Donald Trump's Demise

By Bob Brigham, Raw Story

"It’s painfully obvious Mueller will bring charges." READ MORE»

Former Republican House Speaker Dennis Hastert Legally Banned from Being Alone with Minors

By Chris Sosa, AlterNet

A federal judge issued the order without explanation. READ MORE»

DeRay McKesson Is Suing Fox News and Jeanine Pirro for Defamation

By Noor Al-Sibai, Raw Story

The activist alleges he's been falsely accused of inciting violence at a Louisiana protest. READ MORE»

How Healthy Is Your State? The Disparities Are Stark

By Megan Thielking, STAT

Massachusetts is the healthiest state, while Mississippi ranks last. READ MORE»

Give Your Values This Holiday Season: Buy Mexican

By Ruth Conniff, AlterNet

Sending dollars across the border offers a pushback to Trump's ugly, anti-Mexican rhetoric. READ MORE»

ALEC Gives Top Award to Legislator Jailed for Trying to Sneak Loaded Gun on to Plane

By David Armiak, Center for Media and Democracy

Firearms are only allowed on planes if they are unloaded and properly stored in checked baggage, but Lori Saine thought she was above the law. READ MORE»

Trumped-Up Charges: Feds Try to Criminalize Inauguration Day Protest

By Matthew Sheffield, Salon

Federal prosecutors go after protesters and journalists—while admitting they committed no violent acts. READ MORE»

Tax Bill: Fossil Fuel Provision Would Personally Enrich Republican Lawmakers

By David Sirota, International Business Times

The rich get richer and the earth gets hurt. READ MORE»

Why America Fails at Gathering Hate Crime Statistics

By Ken Schwencke, ProPublica

The FBI relies on local law enforcement to report bias-motivated crimes, but many agencies fumble this task. READ MORE»

Why 'Feminism' Is the Word of the Year

By Grace Guarnieri, Newsweek

Nearly a year since the Women's March, feminism remains relevant enough for Merriam-Webster to deem it the most-looked-up word of the year. READ MORE»

Charter Schools Are Making School Segregation Worse—And Their Supporters Need to Own Up to That

By Andre Perry, The Hechinger Report

By not addressing segregation, charter school advocates are turning off the stove when the house is going up in flames. READ MORE»

Debate Over 'Black Pete' Is Forcing the Netherlands to Reconsider Its Values

By Suzanne Van Geuns, Religion Dispatches

It's time for the Dutch to retire a racist Christmas tradition. READ MORE»