Laden...
TODAY'S TOP STORIES - July 4, 2016
Are You Ready for Some Hard Truths About the Birth of Our Nation? Brace Yourself
By Frank Joyce, AlterNet
Cutting edge historians are breaking new ground to help us understand the dogged persistence of white racism. READ MORE»
The 10 Most—and 10 Least—Patriotic States in America
By Elizabeth Preza, AlterNet
Find out where your state ranks among the patriots. READ MORE»
What Kind of a Patriot Are YOU?
By Robert Reich, RobertReich.org
This 4th of July, let's choose inclusion. READ MORE»
Why Brexit Could Be a Terrible Idea for the Environment
By Reynard Loki, AlterNet
The U.K.’s departure from the EU could increase pollution, decrease recycling and foster eco-unfriendly competition. READ MORE»
The System Really Is Rigged: Why 'Winner-Take-All' Voting Is Killing Our Democracy
By Sophia A. McClennen, Salon
The Electoral College makes it virtually impossible for a third party to challenge the system. READ MORE»
Outlets Like The Atlantic and The Economist Are Selling Editorial Interviews to Lobbyists at DNC and RNC
By April M. Short, AlterNet
Now's your chance to buy a journalist. READ MORE»
How 'Smart Drugs' Are Making Workplaces More Competitive
By Barbara Sahakian, The Conversation
These drugs make us more attentive, focused and awake – so it’s easy to see why they are so popular. READ MORE»
The Surprising Collection of Politicos Who Brought Us Destructive Airline Deregulation
By Michael Arria, AlterNet
How removing airline regulations became a liberal cause. READ MORE»
WATCH: Sanders Blasts 'Colonial' Puerto Rico Bill and Wall Street Vulture Funds in Powerful Senate Speech
By Ben Norton, Salon
Bernie Sanders slammed PROMESA bill for taking away Puerto Ricans' democratic rights, making U.S. "colonial master." READ MORE»
When Your PTSD Is Triggered by Fireworks...Every Fourth of July
By Jessica Gentile, The Establishment
I have a severe phobia of explosive sounds, and I’m so terrified of fireworks that it casts a pall over the entire holiday. READ MORE»
Rock Her World: A Guy's Guide to Oral Sex
By Boston Single Girl, Kinkly
It's a vulva, not the space shuttle. Here's how to take your game from good to great. READ MORE»
How the Hedge Fund Billionaires Get Away With Obscene Tax Avoidance
By Judith Lewis Mernit, Capital and Main
Even Warren Buffett admits, “My friends and I have been coddled long enough by a billionaire-friendly Congress.” READ MORE»
'Is Lady Liberty a Man?': Fox Worries France 'Pulled a Fast One' with Transgender Statue of Liberty
By David Edwards, Raw Story
“Is Lady Liberty actually a man?” Fox News host Peter Doocy asked, sounding shocked. READ MORE»
Young and Homeless
By Lauren Smiley, SF Homeless Project
We spent time with four different communities and asked them about their experiences. Here’s what we learned. READ MORE»
3 Reasons We Can't Believe President Obama's Dramatically Low Figures on Drone Deaths
By Sarah Lazare, AlterNet
The president consistently misleads the public when disclosing information about covert drone wars. READ MORE»
Is a Beer the Perfect -- and Healthy -- Way to Finish a Workout?
By Philip J Atherton, Matthew Brook, The Conversation
It can’t do any harm...can it? READ MORE»
You are subscribed as: newsletter@newslettercollector.com
View this mailing as a webpage.
SUPPORT ALTERNET | CONTACT US | PRIVACY POLICY | UNSUBSCRIBE
© 2015 Independent Media Institutes All Rights Reserved 1881 Harmon Street, Berkeley, CA 94703
You can unsubscribe from this mailing list at any time.
© 2024