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We Need More Than 'Thoughts and Prayers' After Las Vegas

By Joe Conason, AlterNet

Don't mistake grating cliches for genuine compassion. READ MORE»

Is There Biased Fact-Checking at the Washington Post on Sanders' Legit Assertion on Super-Billionaires?

By Steven Rosenfeld, AlterNet

In Trump's era of fake news, we now have selective fact-checking run amok. READ MORE»

4 Ugly Signs That Rapists Are Getting Their Rights Back

By Liz Posner, AlterNet

It feels like all three branches of government are out to get women. READ MORE»

Facebook and Google Promote Politicized Fake News About Las Vegas Shooter

By Sam Levin, The Guardian

The latest example of hyper-partisan trolling after a tragedy. READ MORE»

Congress Quietly Let a Program Insuring 9 Million Children Expire

By Ilana Novick, AlterNet

Many states will have to shut down their children's health programs. READ MORE»

Country Musician Who Played Las Vegas Music Festival Renounces Support for Second Amendment

By Bob Brigham, Raw Story

"I cannot express how wrong I was." READ MORE»

Jimmy Kimmel Breaks Down in Tears During Moving Plea for Gun Control

By Karoli Kuns, Crooks and Liars

"It feels like someone has opened a window into hell." READ MORE»

3 Greedy Ways Corporations Are Cheating America

By Paul Buchheit, AlterNet

While the middle class bought the work-ethic fairy tales, corporations reaped the benefits of tax cuts. READ MORE»

Seth Meyers Dares Republicans in Congress Following Las Vegas Massacre

By Chris Sosa, AlterNet

"If you’re not willing to do anything, just be honest and tell us." READ MORE»

Out-of-Control Alex Jones Blames Leftists, Communists, Globalists, ISIS, Antifa for Las Vegas Shootings

By Jarrett Lyons, Salon

The famed conspiracy theorist spirals all his enemies in crazed rants while driving his car. READ MORE»

5 of the Biggest Media Meltdowns Last Week

By Adam Johnson, AlterNet

The New York Times tells Bush-era fairy tales and everybody ignores Puerto Rico. READ MORE»

Stephen Colbert Implores Trump to Break with GOP in Words He Might Understand

By Chris Sosa, AlterNet

"Do something the last two presidents haven’t been able to do." READ MORE»

Democrats: It's 'Time for Action' to Prevent Future Mass Shootings

By Sophia Tesfaye, Salon

Democrats aren’t just giving Americans their thoughts and prayers. They want results. READ MORE»

The Difference Between Black Football Fans and White Football Fans

By Tamir Sorek, Robert G. White, The Conversation

A recent study might explain why there's been such divergent, emotional responses to the NFL protests. READ MORE»

Why Do Border Deaths Persist When Border Crossings Are Decreasing?

By George Joseph, ProPublica

Government policies funneling illegal immigrants into more dangerous crossing areas have contributed to fatalities. READ MORE»

Amazing Graphic Shows Why Cannabis Is a Medication Worth Legalizing

By Eric Jones, AlterNet

The graphic included here lays out the arguments. READ MORE»