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.

Most Americans Paying Less Taxes Now Than in the 80s, But the Poor Get No Break

Posted on: Nov 30, 2012, Source: AlterNet

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

Is Mississippi About to Execute an Innocent Man?

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.

Michigan Republicans Offer a Tax Credit for Fetuses After Cutting Tax Credits for Children

Posted on: Nov 23, 2012, Source: AlterNet

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

The 7 Worst Black Friday Horror Stories (And Why You Should Stay Away From Stores This Year)

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?

8 Terrible Bosses Who Screwed Over Their Workers Because Obama Was Re-Elected

Posted on: Nov 16, 2012, Source: AlterNet

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

5 Ways the Right Wing Is Taking Crazy to New Heights

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.

Colbert Mourns/Celebrates Conservative Super PACs' Disastrous Election Performance

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.

5 Very Bad Things That Happened to Karl Rove in Just 2 Days

Posted on: Nov 9, 2012, Source: AlterNet

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

How the Right-Wing Media's Fantasy World Caused a Republican Meltdown on Election Night

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.

Residents of New York Face a Huge Range of Crises

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.

The 5 Worst Reactions to Sandy

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.

Coverup No More: Shocking Photos Dead Wildlife from Gulf of Mexico Spill Emerge

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.

10 of the Most Offensive Clothing Items Ever Created

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.

7 Brilliant and Funny Ways Critics Panned Romney's 'Binders Full of Women' Gaffe

Posted on: Oct 18, 2012, Source: AlterNet

The comment that sparked a national phenomenon.

5 Ways Companies Are Already Ruining the Holidays

Posted on: Oct 18, 2012, Source: AlterNet

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

6 Ways You Might Be Getting Scammed on Your Monthly Bills

Posted on: Oct 15, 2012, Source: AlterNet

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

5 Disturbing Stories About Mitt Romney That Expose His Private Worldview

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.

8 Best Smack-downs of Right-Wing Politicians and Their Hacks

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.

Wealthy Neighbors Cry 'Not in My Back Yard!' Over Pay-What-You-Can Restaurant's Low-Income Customers

Posted on: Oct 5, 2012, Source: AlterNet

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

Jon Stewart on the Ridiculous 'Expectations Game' Before Tomorrow's Presidential Debate

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."

Win! Rental Car Companies Can No Longer Give You Recalled Cars That Could Burst Into Flames

Posted on: Oct 2, 2012, Source: AlterNet

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

Sudden Wealth Syndrome? Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mocks Complaints of Obscenely Wealthy

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."

Wall St. Loses Faith in Their Man Romney -- 6 Really Bad New Signs for the GOP Candidate

Posted on: Sep 27, 2012, Source: AlterNet

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

TX Republican Lynches Empty Chair, with American Flag -- The Obama Symbolism Is Clear

Posted on: Sep 20, 2012, Source: AlterNet

Tim Pawlenty Leaves Romney Campaign to Lobby for Banks that Crashed the Economy

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.