Stories by Don Hazen
Don Hazen is the executive editor of AlterNet.
Posted on Mar 22, 2012, Source: AlterNet
An unprecedented live-streaming event on March 27th brings together some of the hottest critics of our political and economic system.
Posted on Mar 8, 2012, Source: AlterNet
A Q&A on money corrupting the political system with Tom Ferguson, considered by many to be America's leading expert in money and politics.
Posted on Feb 29, 2012, Source: AlterNet
AlterNet is stepping up to meet the education challenge – and we invite you to join us.
Posted on Feb 7, 2012, Source: AlterNet
Conservatives' anti-worker crusade will not go unchallenged. We're ratcheting up our worker coverage by establishing a unique Labor special coverage area.
Posted on Jan 31, 2012, Source: AlterNet
It's time to generate a new conversation about how to create the future we want. That's why we're launching a full-fledged Visions section.
Posted on Dec 13, 2011, Source: AlterNet
If we have done a good job, if we have kept you informed, stimulated, and inspired, we hope you will make a contribution.
Posted on Nov 21, 2011, Source: AlterNet
If we are going to contribute to this huge fight against unbridled global capitalism, we must accept the anxiety and uncertainty of doing things differently.
Posted on Nov 15, 2011, Source: AlterNet
There is a long road ahead, but every obstacle overcome leads to a better tomorrow. We just have to refuse to take no for an answer.
Posted on Oct 25, 2011, Source: AlterNet
Thanks to hundreds of you who came through in the clutch.
Posted on Oct 4, 2011, Source: AlterNet
Jones talked to AlterNet about the growing social movements for change, running real progressives in 2012, and how we can train a million new leaders.
Posted on Oct 3, 2011, Source: AlterNet
Author and public intellectual Colin Greer tells us how we got where we are today. It's not a pretty picture, but hope is on the way.
Posted on Sep 15, 2011, Source: AlterNet
Team Tea Party, led by the Kochs and other wealthy right-wingers, want an America for the wealthy, dominated by conservative religion and the extremist Ayn Rand fanatics.
Posted on Aug 26, 2011, Source: AlterNet
AlterNet has dedicated some serious editorial muscle to do investigative reporting on US military operations around the globe -- can you help?
Posted on Aug 25, 2011, Source: AlterNet
These are dark political times to be sure. The best way we can fight back is to support the most aggressive, effective progressive media we can muster.
Posted on Aug 16, 2011, Source: AlterNet
Damon breaks out of Hollywood and into serious activism, earning the respect of hard-working activists and progressive leaders alike.
Posted on Jun 26, 2011, Source: AlterNet
Will Baby Boomers—some of the 77 million Americans born between 1946 and 1964—become a powerful force by reconnecting to the ideals of our youth?
Posted on Jun 22, 2011, Source: AlterNet
Tonight is Jones' opening gambit in a large-scale, ambitious effort to create what many hope will be the progressives answer to the Tea Party.
Posted on Jun 21, 2011, Source: AlterNet
Brave New Films has provided, with Bernie Sanders, a clear deconstruction of the origins and process of the conservative disinformation propaganda machine. It's scary.
Posted on Jun 19, 2011, Source: AlterNet
Adam Hochschild's new book shines a light on the mass carnage unleashed by Europe's suicidal rush to war in 1914.
Posted on Jun 12, 2011, Source: AlterNet
WikiLeaks has been criminalized for doing, in essence, fundamental investigative work to keep people informed.
Posted on Jun 11, 2011, Source: AlterNet
We're making it easier for you to take action on the issues you care about and stay connected when you're away from your computer.
Posted on Jun 7, 2011, Source: AlterNet
These are tough times, and we need hard-hitting journalism.
Posted on Apr 22, 2011, Source: AlterNet
Here are the media personalities and publications that progressives love most.
Posted on Apr 11, 2011, Source: AlterNet
Major progressive media stars have recently lost their platforms, while the Huffington Post eschews progressivism -- both worrying developments in the media war with the right.
Posted on Apr 6, 2011, Source: AlterNet
MSNBC host Rachel Maddow is demonstrating her huge popularity at the half-way mark of voting in AlterNet's poll of the "Most Influential Progressive Media Figures."
Posted on Apr 4, 2011, Source: AlterNet
In the battle with the right-wing propaganda machine, we need to promote the wide array of people in the progressive talent pool.
Posted on Mar 24, 2011, Source: AlterNet
Please support our efforts to fight the militarization of our society and our future.
Posted on Mar 6, 2011, Source: AlterNet
A feature about Transportation Commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan raises questions about why the creative, innovative public servant is so frequently attacked.
Posted on Feb 17, 2011, Source: AlterNet
The Houston Police Department (HPD) has a serious problem on its hands.
Posted on Feb 11, 2011, Source: AlterNet
Thanks to Janette Sadik-Khan, NYC is setting an example for the rest of the country, innovating in public transportation and the pedestrian automobile dynamic.
Posted on Feb 9, 2011, Source: AlterNet
The Huffington Post-AOL merger was quite a shock, and raises a number of questions about the future of journalism.
Posted on Feb 8, 2011, Source: AlterNet
AlterNet speaks with Cenk Uygur, the newest addition to MSNBC's nightly lineup.
Posted on Jan 27, 2011, Source: AlterNet
The news that justices Scalia and Thomas have attended Koch strategy sessions is adding to the growing buzz over a planned demonstration against the billionaires.
Posted on Jan 27, 2011, Source: AlterNet
Male writers still dominate the public discourse. AlterNet is working hard to get more female bylines into the media -- can you help?
Posted on Jan 16, 2011, Source: AlterNet
Progressives are planning a huge event to raise awareness about the Kochs and their billionaire cronies, and peacefully marching to give an alternative to their hard-right agenda.
Posted on Jan 8, 2011, Source: AlterNet
At a gathering that features most of the East Coast progressive elite, attendees have a blast and take care of some serious political business.
Posted on Dec 11, 2010, Source: AlterNet
AlterNet's traffic is booming, and list stories are leading the way -- can you keep our engines burning and help us with a year-end contribution?
Posted on Dec 1, 2010, Source: AlterNet
Everywhere you turn, someone is likely trying to rip you off, peddling inferior, overpriced goods. AlterNet has launched a series of investigations to uncover corporate cons.
Posted on Nov 28, 2010, Source: AlterNet
Mom and pop stores are disappearing in NYC and across the country, while national chains add more and more stores.
Posted on Nov 27, 2010, Source: AlterNet
This is no time to despair because the stakes are so great.
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