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American Hyper-Capitalism Breeds the Lonely, Alienated Men Who Become Mass Killers

By Harriet Fraad, Richard D. Wolff, AlterNet

Despair, rage and lack of human connection among white men are key culprits in America's mass shooting epidemic. READ MORE»

The Far Right Fantasized About a Gun Battle With Antifa, But Got Another Mass Killer in Gun-Crazy Texas

By Steven Rosenfeld, AlterNet

As America lurches from one crisis to another, the far right wants violence to be the new normal. READ MORE»

Texas Governor Abbott on How to Stop Mass Killings: 'You Do That by Working With God' (And Supporting the NRA Right Down the Line)

By Kali Holloway, AlterNet

You can't have it both ways. Eight times Gov. Abbott helped push the NRA agenda. READ MORE»

'I'm the Only One That Matters': Trump's Chilling Imperial Power-Grab

By Heather Digby Parton, Salon

Trump has never understood, or respected, the limits on presidential power. Now he’s trying to make them disappear. READ MORE»

Bernie Sanders Warns of 'International Oligarchy' After Paradise Papers Leak

By Ed Pilkington, The Guardian

He warned that the leak of documents exposing offshore tax havens shows "rapid movement" toward a group of billionaires controlling the global economy. READ MORE»

8 Things That Are Probably True About You If You Identify as Spiritual (But Not Religious)

By Liz Posner, AlterNet

A new study suggests spiritual people are younger, more liberal and more generous. READ MORE»

Why Did Rand Paul's Neighbour Break Five of the Kentucky Senator's Ribs?

By Chris Sosa, AlterNet

The pair had reportedly feuded over "saplings and unraked leaves." READ MORE»

Trump Is Literally Damaging Americans' Brains by Rejecting Ban on Dangerous Nerve Gas Pesticide

By Robin Scher, AlterNet

Chlorpyrifos is made by Dow Chemical, which donated $1 million to Trump's inauguration. READ MORE»

Harvey Weinstein's Attempts to Silence His Accusers Were Even More Depraved Than You Thought

By Chris Sosa, AlterNet

A new report reveals the movie mogul hired ex-Mossad agents to spy on his victims. READ MORE»

How Closing Public Schools Undermines Democracy

By Jennifer Berkshire, AlterNet

After Chicago closed more than 50 schools, voter turnout in affected neighborhoods plummeted. READ MORE»

Is This Trump's Most Mortifying Admission of His Presidency?

By Chris Sosa, AlterNet

The commander-in-chief admits he had no idea how many countries there really were. READ MORE»

An NBA Coach Has a Smarter Reaction to Texas Church Shooting Than Any Republican

By Taylor Link, Salon

“We won a basketball game, but considering what’s gone on today it’s pretty meaningless.” READ MORE»

Seth Meyers Tries to Get a Message to Trump Through the President's Favorite Accessory

By Elizabeth Preza, Raw Story

He's not likely to heed the late night host's advice. READ MORE»

Flying the Unfriendly Skies

By David Dayen, The American Prospect

It’s time to admit that airline deregulation has failed passengers, workers—and economic efficiency. READ MORE»

From Mexico With Love: How to Identify and Effectively Deal with Troll Farms Paid by Oligarchs and Drug Cartels

By Malú Huacuja del Toro, AlterNet

Step one: Check their profiles. Paid trolls don't have friends, only pets. READ MORE»

Extreme Poverty Cut in Half? Only in the Minds of the Capitalists

By Paul Buchheit, AlterNet

The Economist again perpetuates the myth that a world run by free enterprise is improving people's lives. READ MORE»

Surge of Women Run for Office in First Major Races Since Trump's Win

By Kristian Hernández, The Center for Public Integrity

A 10-year record of female candidates in New Jersey, Virginia races could signal shift for 2018 politics. READ MORE»