Stories by Don Hazen
Don Hazen is the executive editor of AlterNet.
We broke all of our fundraising records. Thank you for showing us you care about strong, independent journalism.
Posted on Nov 11, 2009, Source: AlterNet
The progressive super stars and the key players who bring you the stories you want.
Posted on Oct 29, 2009, Source: AlterNet
Armed with the signatures of thousands of Afghan women asking him not to send more troops, Evans told Obama that women must have a seat at the negotiating table.
Posted on Oct 17, 2009, Source: AlterNet
Protest campaigns urging CNN to dump Dobbs are gathering momentum. Will 'the most trusted name in news' do the right thing?
Posted on Sep 29, 2009, Source: AlterNet
With Obama the target of hate speech and over 30 death threats a day, the FBI needs to hear that it can't let budget shortfalls get in the way of the president's life.
Posted on Sep 9, 2009, Source: AlterNet
The truth is, progressives need Van Jones working on the outside providing vision and leadership, not on the inside with his mouth buttoned.
Posted on Sep 7, 2009, Source: AlterNet
We are in a political crisis moment. The Tides Foundation is bringing together the country's most significant progressives to address our complex political realities.
Posted on Sep 4, 2009, Source: AlterNet
Pot entrepreneur Richard Lee envisions a professional marijuana industry much like the one that exists in Amsterdam.
Posted on Jun 15, 2009, Source: AlterNet
When we helped publicize the link between bilious talk show host Michael Savage and Rockstar energy drink, we got a letter from their lawyers.
Posted on Jun 10, 2009, Source: AlterNet
The founder of the popular Daily Kos site discusses the growing power of the online netroots, and their upending of political gatekeepers.
Posted on May 4, 2009, Source: AlterNet
More than 1,000 people entered AlterNet's "6 Word Challenge" -- it was a tough choice, but we've picked out the best.
Posted on May 2, 2009, Source: AlterNet
Sometimes more is less. Like in our new 6-word competition where you can help keep AlterNet kicking and made a cool hundred for yourself.
Posted on Apr 10, 2009, Source: AlterNet
Use your Facebook account to share AlterNet with your friends and family.
Posted on Apr 8, 2009, Source: AlterNet
Just about everything is riding on how we navigate this unprecedented moment in history; Obama needs to show he's on the right side.
Posted on Mar 23, 2009, Source: AlterNet
We can't end the despicable "war on drugs" without an effective media that can mobilize our citizenry and spread the word.
Posted on Mar 21, 2009, Source: AlterNet
What will Obama do, and how could he screw it up, given the fact that pretty much everything is riding on him getting things right the first time?
Posted on Jan 17, 2009, Source: AlterNet
You helped out in a big way, and now we can go back to bringing you kick-ass coverage on this amazing moment in history.
Posted on Jan 7, 2009, Source: AlterNet
Stroke is the third-leading cause of death in the United States. Not knowing its signs can be fatal.
Posted on Dec 22, 2008, Source: AlterNet
Blacks, Latinos, single women, young voters, union members and gay people elected Obama. How will he represent them in his staff and his policies?
Posted on Nov 11, 2008, Source: AlterNet
A recent book reminds us of one of the most inspirational figures in U.S. political history -- what a contrast Abzug is to media darling Sarah Palin.
Posted on Nov 2, 2008, Source: AlterNet
The hip-hop generation was all about becoming more independent from the Democratic Party -- until Obama came along.
Posted on Oct 31, 2008, Source: AlterNet
McCain's campaign is throwing in everything but the kitchen sink, but Obama is still in a fabulously good position to get elected.
Posted on Oct 20, 2008, Source: AlterNet
Who needs the mainstream media's noise machine when you can cut through to the news you need?
Posted on Oct 3, 2008, Source: AlterNet
A special message from AlterNet’s executive editor about AlterNet's approach to lies in the campaign.
Posted on Sep 23, 2008, Source: AlterNet
By ignoring the needs of single women, Palin may have lit a fire under the country's biggest voting bloc -- one with the power to swing the election.
Posted on Sep 12, 2008, Source: AlterNet
In a stark contrast to the endless talk and politics, Arianna Huffington launches campaign for more self-awareness at the Democratic Convention.
Posted on Aug 25, 2008, Source: AlterNet
Progressive stars, celebs, activists and media are pushing the envelope for political relevance during the Democratic convention.
Posted on Aug 21, 2008, Source: AlterNet
A rally outside Fox News headquarters led by Color of Change delivers 620,000 signatures.
Posted on Jul 24, 2008, Source: AlterNet
From Bush's oil hoax to the New Yorker's sorry attempt at satire, our Zeitgeist list tracks the progressive issues of the week.
Posted on Jul 18, 2008, Source: AlterNet
With its one-of-a-kind "Momentum" conference, Tides is tapping the progressive community's brightest minds to tackle the nation's biggest challenges.
Posted on Jul 17, 2008, Source: AlterNet
This week's
New Yorker cover image of the Obamas is shocking in the racism and gross stereotyping that is built into its supposed satire.
Posted on Jul 14, 2008, Source: AlterNet
A pilot feature of AlterNet on key questions of the day -- is Obama really tacking to the center, and why gas is so damn pricey.
Posted on Jul 8, 2008, Source: AlterNet
AlterNet is stepping up to help make sure elections are fair and all votes are counted in November. But we need your help.
Posted on Jun 9, 2008, Source: AlterNet
The enormous popularity of progressive authors like Scahill bodes well for the election.
Posted on Jun 3, 2008, Source: AlterNet
Huffington blasts corporate media and lampoons McCain. She tells all in an interview with Grit TV's Laura Flanders and AlterNet's Don Hazen.
Posted on May 15, 2008, Source: AlterNet
Joan Blades, founder of MomsRising.org, discusses bias against mothers in the workplace and the "mommy wars."
(with video)Posted on May 10, 2008, Source: AlterNet
Morgan Simon of the Responsible Endowment Coalition is helping student activists across the U.S. leverage their school endowments.
Posted on May 5, 2008, Source: AlterNet
Author Mary Roach on why you're lucky that you're not a rhesus monkey and other interesting tidbits from scientific sex research.
Posted on Apr 24, 2008, Source: AlterNet
We have five kickass titles rolling off the presses over the next five months. We intend to rattle a few cages.
Posted on Apr 2, 2008, Source: AlterNet
Change is in the air. Help AlterNet ensure that progressive values and vision don't get left behind.
Posted on Mar 13, 2008, Source: AlterNet
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