Stories by Don Hazen

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Editorial: Fighting the 4 Plagues -- We Have To Do Things Differently

Posted on: Jun 22, 2013, Source: AlterNet

Clearly things must change and we're leading the fight, but we need your help to hone the right strategy.

AlterNet Editorial: Wow! 4 Million

Posted on: Jun 7, 2013, Source: AlterNet

It comes down to strong content and good friends who share our articles with their friends on social media.

The 4 Plagues: Getting a Handle on the Coming Apocalypse

Posted on: Jun 4, 2013, Source: AlterNet

In an environment of confusion and despair, it helps to understand the forces at play, how they operate, and why they feel so overwhelming.

Chris Christie & Wisconsin's Scott Walker Are Right-Wing Soul Brothers: What It Means for Unions and Progressives

Posted on: Apr 8, 2013, Source: AlterNet

By Christie's deeds and his words, he is clearly committed to the death of the labor movement and every other sort of social progress.

Editorial: Do You Want to Avoid the Next Iraq?

Posted on: Mar 21, 2013, Source: AlterNet

One big way you can really help.

Feminism Should be Celebrated, Not Junked -- One Man's Opinion

Posted on: Mar 13, 2013, Source: AlterNet

A female corporate CEO worth $300 million is not the face of a meaningful feminism.

Why California Politics Is Different from the Rest of the Country

Posted on: Feb 20, 2013, Source: AlterNet

A glimmer of hope rests on the shoulders of a growing Latino population and innovative labor organizing.

Rush Just "Loves" The AlterNet

Posted on: Feb 15, 2013, Source: AlterNet

Limbaugh gave "The AlterNet" and its "agitated left-wingers" a nice shout out on his show last night.

Hard Times, USA: Would You Consider Thinking Differently About Poverty and Poor and Homeless People?

Posted on: Feb 4, 2013, Source: AlterNet

A huge number of Americans feel vulnerable every day of every week, their future unknown. What are you going to do about it?

Overview: America's Gun and Violence Crisis; And: How the 2nd Amendment Got Hijacked by the NRA and Antonin Scalia

Posted on: Jan 14, 2013, Source: AlterNet

Don Hazen introduces our ongoing series on gun violence and the NRA; Steven Rosenfeld exposes the commandeering of the Second Amendment.

We Are a Country Drenched in Bloodshed: Some Hard Truths About Violence in the Media

Posted on: Dec 20, 2012, Source: AlterNet

There are many causes of violence in our culture, but the least understood is the heavy influence of media.

What We Can Do In the Face of Horrible Tragedies Like the Connecticut Massacre

Posted on: Dec 15, 2012, Source: AlterNet

How do we beat the team that wants guns at all costs?

'Season of the Witch': A Dive into the Tumultuous Era of Heroes, Hippies, Druggies, Deadheads and Psycho Killers

Posted on: Dec 11, 2012, Source: AlterNet

David Talbot’s book is an insightful, inspirational and frightening take on the cultural and political transformation of the U.S.

It's Time to Challenge the Propaganda Regarding Who is Killed by U. S. Drones

Posted on: Dec 2, 2012, Source: AlterNet

"The public would not be accepting of drones, if they knew how kill decisions are made, and how many innocents are killed in the process."-- Robert Greenwald, Brave New Films

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, Is He The Great Pretender?

Posted on: Nov 5, 2012, Source: AlterNet

Cuomo is not actually supporting Democrats in the key races that will determine control of the State Senate in New York. In some races, he’s even backing Republicans.

Crosby, Stills & Nash: Surprisingly Relevant and They Still Sound Good

Posted on: Oct 24, 2012, Source: AlterNet

The iconic rock group performs at NYC's Beacon Theater and makes a major political point about Bradley Manning and American politics.

10 Great Reasons to Fall in Love with Istanbul

Posted on: Sep 28, 2012, Source: AlterNet

Istanbul is a huge tourist favorite globally, but Americans are just beginning to discover its riches.

10 of AlterNet's Most Popular Writers of 2012

Posted on: Sep 28, 2012, Source: AlterNet

Including some of our in-house writers and favorite freelancers, some progressive champions, and some surprises.

A Baker's Dozen of AlterNet's Most Popular Articles of 2012

Posted on: Sep 18, 2012, Source: AlterNet

Mormon controversies, food companies run by right-wingers, the science of cannabis and much more.

10 Reasons to Read This Story

Posted on: Sep 7, 2012, Source: AlterNet

With this communiqué we are launching our fall campaign for support. But we all also need something else, something perhaps more important.

Push Back Against the Right-Wing Hate Squads

Posted on: Aug 30, 2012, Source: AlterNet

AlterNet's team has been in the middle of the action in Florida, documenting the dark words of Ralph Reed, Grover Norquist, Michele Bachmann, Newt Gingrich and many more.

Pay Someone to Name Your Child? How We Are Outsourcing Our Personal Affairs

Posted on: Aug 14, 2012, Source: AlterNet

Arlie Hochschild, author of 'The Outsourced Self,' discusses the free-market's influence on our private lives.

10 Reasons Romney's Choice of Paul Ryan for Veep Is Smarter Than You Think

Posted on: Aug 13, 2012, Source: AlterNet

Romney's Ryan decision is a hugely dangerous step toward getting the Koch brothers' hand-picked star close to the presidency.

Are We Finally Reawakening to the Profound Healing Properties of Psychedelics?

Posted on: Jun 14, 2012, Source: AlterNet

Legal research on a range of currently illegal drugs indicates they may help cure PTSD, alcoholism and even cluster headaches.

Charles Ferguson's 'Predator Nation: Corporate Criminals, Political Corruption, and the Hijacking of America'

Posted on: May 29, 2012, Source: AlterNet

AlterNet Executive Editor Don Hazen talks to Ferguson, the Academy Award winner for "Inside Job," about his new book on the rapid rise of "Oligarchy America."

Notes From Costa Rica #3

Posted on: May 10, 2012, Source: AlterNet

Costa Rican Notes #2: Go With the Flow

Posted on: Apr 18, 2012, Source: AlterNet

Costa Rican Notes #1: Herman Hesse and Blondie in the Same Frame

Posted on: Apr 17, 2012, Source: AlterNet

Eliot Spitzer, Matt Taibbi, Van Jones: Superstar Lineup Tackles Financial Crisis and Congressional Collusion

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.

Tom Ferguson: AlterNet's Key Expert in Fighting the Battle Against Citizens United and Obscene Money Influence in Campaigns

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.

Battle for the Future: AlterNet Expands its Education Coverage - Join Us

Posted on: Feb 29, 2012, Source: AlterNet

AlterNet is stepping up to meet the education challenge – and we invite you to join us.

Join Us: AlterNet Expands its Coverage of Labor and Workers' Rights

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.

What's Next? Join With AlterNet in Looking into the Future

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.

We've Come a Long Way in 2011, From Depression and Heartbreak to Authentic Hope for the Future — Help Us Keep Going

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.

Who's Concerned About the Co-opting of the OWS Movement ?

Posted on: Nov 22, 2011, Source: AlterNet

OWS: To Change the Country, We Just Might Have to Change Ourselves

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.

Message to Occupiers: Stay Strong -- They Can't Beat Down Hopes, Dreams and the Fight for a More Humane World

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.

Belated Thank-You for Your Super-Successful Fundraising Support

Posted on: Oct 25, 2011, Source: AlterNet

Thanks to hundreds of you who came through in the clutch.

Jeffrey Sachs Sings the Praises of Occupy Wall Street

Posted on: Oct 7, 2011, Source: AlterNet

Van Jones on America's Uprising: It's Going To Be an Epic Battle

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.

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