Stories by Sarah Seltzer

Sarah Seltzer is an associate editor at AlterNet and a freelance writer based in New York City. Her work has been published at the Nation, the Christian Science Monitor, Jezebel and the Washington Post. Follow her on Twitter at @sarahmseltzer and find her work at sarahmseltzer.com.

The 5 Most Offensive Sexist and Homophobic Moves by Conservatives: This Month Alone!

Posted on: May 17, 2012, Source: AlterNet

From homophobic remarks to awful bills, here's a little roundup of a month of assault from the GOP.

GOP Rep on Coathanger Abortions: "You Have to Start Somewhere"

Posted on: May 16, 2012, Source: AlterNet

Hilarious: Inside the Actor's Studio Host Gives Romney Advice on "How to Be Human"

Posted on: May 16, 2012, Source: AlterNet

Occupy's First Real Trial: Acquitted Thanks to Citizen Journalism!

Posted on: May 16, 2012, Source: AlterNet

Rachel Maddow to GOP Homophobes Now Claiming Tolerance: "That is Absolute Bull"

Posted on: May 16, 2012, Source: AlterNet

Occupiers Sit Down in Times Square, Declare Another NYC is Possible

Posted on: May 15, 2012, Source: AlterNet

Maddow Slams GOP Claims That "War on Women" Isn't Real: "Here is What You're Doing"

Posted on: May 15, 2012, Source: AlterNet

Did Texas Execute an Innocent Man? New Evidence Says Yes

Posted on: May 15, 2012, Source: AlterNet

Tom Morello to Bill Moyers: "Desperate Times Deserve Desperate Songs"

Posted on: May 15, 2012, Source: AlterNet

Maher: Joe Biden Needs to Make More "Gaffes"

Posted on: May 12, 2012, Source: AlterNet

Watch: Working Women Say They Want Fairness, Dignity, Rights, For Mother's Day

Posted on: May 11, 2012, Source: AlterNet

Amazing: Watch MSNBC Host School, Then Dismiss Conservative Commentator

Posted on: May 11, 2012, Source: AlterNet

Patriot Day? 4 Truly Orwellian Holidays On the Books

Posted on: May 10, 2012, Source: AlterNet

From Jefferson Davis' birthday to Loyalty Day, who knew these holidays were still official?

It's Great That Obama Endorsed Same Sex-Marriage -- But What Now?

Posted on: May 9, 2012, Source: AlterNet

President Obama announced his support of same-sex marriage in an interview with ABC.

Mamas Day: A Campaign to Honor All the Moms and Caregivers Forgotten by the Mainstream

Posted on: May 9, 2012, Source: AlterNet

Meet the Florida White Supremacists Arrested for Plotting the "Race War"

Posted on: May 9, 2012, Source: AlterNet

Colbert Takes on Racist Mass Incarceration

Posted on: May 9, 2012, Source: AlterNet

Watch: Thousands Converge on Bank of America Shareholders Meeting for "Bank vs. America" Protest

Posted on: May 9, 2012, Source: AlterNet

North Carolina Voters Approve Anti-Gay, Anti-Domestic Partnership Bill

Posted on: May 9, 2012, Source: AlterNet

Kansas Pushing "Most Dangerous Anti-Abortion Bill" in the Country, Would Let Doctors Lie to Patients

Posted on: May 8, 2012, Source: AlterNet

Arrests Begin As Protests of "Hundreds" Hit BofA in NYC, Charlotte, Detroit

Posted on: May 8, 2012, Source: AlterNet

Two Big Elections Today: NC Takes on Gay Marriage, Wisconsin Chooses Walker Opponent

Posted on: May 8, 2012, Source: AlterNet

Netanyahu's Power Move in Israel: United Front for Attack on Iran?

Posted on: May 8, 2012, Source: AlterNet

RIP Children's Author Maurice Sendak: Watch His Hilarious Interview on Colbert

Posted on: May 8, 2012, Source: AlterNet

New Emails Reveal Banks' Pre-Recession Arrogance, But Admin Fails at Prosecuting Financial Misdeeds

Posted on: May 7, 2012, Source: AlterNet

Why Are Former Generals Teaching Ivy League Classes With Secret Content?

Posted on: May 7, 2012, Source: AlterNet

Charlotte Plans Draconian New Rules for Protests in Advance of DNC: No Backpacks Allowed!

Posted on: May 7, 2012, Source: AlterNet

Horrifying: South Korea Seizes Chinese Capsules Made from Dead Babies, Fetuses

Posted on: May 7, 2012, Source: AlterNet

Watch: SNL Casts Quarterback Eli Manning as Occupy Protester, Mocks Media Coverage

Posted on: May 7, 2012, Source: AlterNet

What It's Like When the NYPD Raids Your Apartment At Dawn-- Because Your Roommate is in Occupy

Posted on: May 3, 2012, Source: AlterNet

4 May Day Stories the Corporate Media Missed While Fixating On Obama's College Girlfriend

Posted on: May 3, 2012, Source: AlterNet

A number of remarkable things happened on May 1. So why is the media so bored with social protest?

Weed-Smoking Student Says DEA Left Him In Cell For Days, Leaving Him Forced to Drink Urine

Posted on: May 2, 2012, Source: AlterNet

Horrifying: Audio of Pastor Telling Laughing Congregation to Beat Gay Kids

Posted on: May 2, 2012, Source: AlterNet

Two New Ads Hit GOP Hard Over "War on Women"

Posted on: May 2, 2012, Source: AlterNet

Stewart Assails GOP for Their Hypocrisy on Obama Campaign Bringing Up Bin Laden

Posted on: May 2, 2012, Source: AlterNet

'Festive, Righteous Anger': Occupy Makes May-Day Comeback With Massive Demonstrations

Posted on: May 1, 2012, Source: AlterNet

Yesterday, Occupy recaptured the public's attention with rallies, marches, parties, and yes, arrests all over the country.

British MPs: Rupert Murdoch "Not Fit" To Lead Major Company

Posted on: May 1, 2012, Source: AlterNet

On Eve of May Day, NYPD Harassed, Arrested Intimidated Protesters At Their Homes

Posted on: May 1, 2012, Source: AlterNet

5 Fascinating New Uses For Psychedelics

Posted on: Apr 26, 2012, Source: AlterNet

Scientists are looking into various medical and psychiatric uses for psychedelics. Could the taboo be ending?

Philadelphia School District to Effectively Come to an End, Making Way for Privatization, Union-Busting

Posted on: Apr 25, 2012, Source: AlterNet

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