Stories by Lauren Kelley

Lauren Kelley is the activism and gender editor at AlterNet and a freelance journalist based in New York City. Her work has appeared in Salon, Time Out New York, the L Magazine, and other publications. Follow her on Twitter. subscribe to Lauren Kelley's feed

Posted on: Nov 30, 2012, Source: AlterNet

The have-nots get screwed while the haves complain about them. America!

Posted on: Nov 30, 2012, Source: AlterNet

Based on information about the medical examiner alone, it's unconscionable that Mississippi isn't giving the case a closer look.

Posted on: Nov 23, 2012, Source: AlterNet

Tax cuts and anti-choice nonsense -- a perfect policy for today's Right.

Posted on: Nov 21, 2012, Source: AlterNet

Do you really want to be the person crossing picket lines so you can save a few bucks on a TV?

Posted on: Nov 16, 2012, Source: AlterNet

Some employers are threatening their workers' job security for bogus Obama-related reasons.

Posted on: Nov 15, 2012, Source: AlterNet

Political madness is on full display, from the halls of power to the legions of frothing conservative foot soldiers.

Posted on: Nov 13, 2012, Source: AlterNet

GOP-backed super PACs, including/especially those tied to Karl Rove, did not do too well in this election.

Posted on: Nov 9, 2012, Source: AlterNet

Rove has had a no good, terrible, very bad week.

Posted on: Nov 8, 2012, Source: AlterNet

Despite all evidence to the contrary, right-wing pundits were telling whoever would listen that Romney would win by a landslide.

Posted on: Nov 1, 2012, Source: AlterNet

Contradictions abound in NYC -- huge swathes of the city are fine, while entire neighborhoods are facing serious shortages.

Posted on: Oct 31, 2012, Source: AlterNet

Disasters very often bring out the best neighborly instincts in people, but they also bring out some terrible comments and reactions.

Posted on: Oct 26, 2012, Source: AlterNet

We can now witness what government tried to shield the public from the wildlife casualties of the spill.

Posted on: Oct 19, 2012, Source: AlterNet

The Gap is the latest in a string of major companies to produce an offensive item of clothing.

Posted on: Oct 18, 2012, Source: AlterNet

The comment that sparked a national phenomenon.

Posted on: Oct 18, 2012, Source: AlterNet

Why do we have to start thinking about Christmas in freaking October?

Posted on: Oct 15, 2012, Source: AlterNet

Some companies design their fee structures and agreements in an intentionally confusing manner.

Posted on: Oct 15, 2012, Source: AlterNet

A close look at Romney's past reveals many warning signs -- some even worse than driving with his dog on the roof.

Posted on: Oct 9, 2012, Source: AlterNet

From MSNBC to Fox, the most exciting instances of media figures taking liars and ne'er-do-wells to task.

Posted on: Oct 5, 2012, Source: AlterNet

Nimbyism, racism and classism are fueling neighbors' reactions to a new Panera Cares.

Posted on: Oct 2, 2012, Source: AlterNet

As Stewart notes, "all these guys have to do is show themselves to have a mild familiarity with the English language, and it's considered a win."

Posted on: Oct 2, 2012, Source: AlterNet

Rental companies have long rented cars they know may be unsafe.

Posted on: Sep 27, 2012, Source: AlterNet

While the poor worry about food, "the wealthy have to worry about whether or not their waiter is recording them while they mock half the country."

Posted on: Sep 27, 2012, Source: AlterNet

Several recent developments that must have Romney and his handlers shaking in their boots.

Posted on: Sep 20, 2012, Source: AlterNet

The AP reports that Pawlenty is stepping down from his role as national co-chair of the Romney campaign to take the gig at Financial Services Roundtable, which starts November 1.

Posted on: Sep 14, 2012, Source: AlterNet

Even the most savvy shopper could be persuaded by some of these false claims.

Posted on: Sep 13, 2012, Source: AlterNet

Posted on: Sep 8, 2012, Source: AlterNet

Minnesota Vikings player Chris Kluwe responds to a homophobic letter written by a Maryland state politician.

Posted on: Sep 8, 2012, Source: AlterNet

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Posted on: Aug 31, 2012, Source: AlterNet

As the convention pivoted away from social issues, conservative figures couldn't stop saying weird stuff about rape.

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