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Chris Brown Issues Infuriating, Self-Serving Apology

Posted on: Jul 20, 2009, Source: AlterNet

Isn't beating up women one of those things where an "I'm sorry, I'll never do it again" doesn't make everything OK?

Flesh-Eating Robots Developed for Pentagon

Posted on: Jul 15, 2009, Source: AlterNet

Things don't look good for humanity.

WTF? NBC Goes "Terrorist" Hunting

Posted on: Jul 14, 2009, Source: AlterNet

The network is airing a reality show that sends a former Navy Seal, Green Beret and a reporter on manhunts for alleged "terrorists."

Hot Chicks Eating Burgers: Carl's Jr. Finds a New, Sexist Way to Hawk Its Disgusting Crap

Posted on: Jul 8, 2009, Source: AlterNet

Carl's Jr.'s fattening, noxious non-food isn't just for dude-bros anymore. Now it's for scrawny hot chicks!

Sarah Palin Resigns: Is She Fleeing Scandal?

Posted on: Jul 3, 2009, Source: AlterNet

What is behind Palin's resignation from office?

Sleazy Newspaper Scheme Exposed: Washington Post Offers Lobbyists Access to Lawmakers for Cash

Posted on: Jul 2, 2009, Source: AlterNet

The story was leaked by a health lobbyist, who felt the move breached the Post's journalism ethics.

Limbaugh Blames President Obama for Sanford's Sex Melodrama

Posted on: Jun 25, 2009, Source: AlterNet

Limbaugh -- spokesperson for the party of personal responsibility -- thinks President Obama is at fault for Sanford's affair.

Video of Shootings at Iran Protests

Posted on: Jun 15, 2009, Source: AlterNet

Britain's Channel 4 captured exclusive video of militia shootings at the Iran protests that left at least one person dead.

Eyewitness Accounts of Iran Protests on Twitter

Posted on: Jun 15, 2009, Source: AlterNet

For up to the minute reports from Iran, check out this Twitter feed.

Facebook Group Highlighting Michael Savage/Rockstar Connection Censored

Posted on: Jun 10, 2009, Source: AlterNet

Facebook took down a group publicizing the link between Michael Savage and Rockstar energy drink.

AlterNet Takes on Shock Jock Michael Savage and Gets Threatened With a Lawsuit

Posted on: Jun 9, 2009, Source: AlterNet

When we helped publicize the link between bilious talk show host Michael Savage and Rockstar energy drink, we got a letter from their lawyers.

George Tiller's Alleged Murderer Threatens More Violence

Posted on: Jun 8, 2009, Source: AlterNet

Scott Roeder said that there are more violent acts planned against abortion providers.

Rick Santorum Offers Up Some Racist Dating Advice

Posted on: Jun 2, 2009, Source: AlterNet

The Republican gave some dating advice, then took the opportunity to say that African-American men aren't interested in marriage.

Time Warner Lays Groundwork for Future Rip-Off

Posted on: Jun 1, 2009, Source: AlterNet

Time Warner Cable has changed its terms of service, making it easier for the ISP and cable giant to price-gouge Internet users.

WWJD? According to Pat Robertson, Jesus Would Screw the Poor

Posted on: May 28, 2009, Source: AlterNet

Noted biblical scholars Neil Cavuto and Pat Robertson settle an eternal theological question: WWJD about the economy?

Ross Douthat Thinks We Should Bring Back Puritanism

Posted on: May 26, 2009, Source: AlterNet

Douthat shows, once again, how deeply bereft of good ideas the conservative movement is.

Glenn Beck: 'The Federal Government Wants to Nationalize the States!'

Posted on: May 18, 2009, Source: AlterNet

Beck continues stoking the paranoia of conservative crazies.

Glenn Beck: 'Gay Marriage Will Make the Universe Collapse'

Posted on: May 12, 2009, Source: AlterNet

Who says conservatives don't know much about science?

Conservatives Party Like It's 1992: "The Government Is Giving All Your Money to Welfare Recipients!"

Posted on: May 8, 2009, Source: AlterNet

One of the GOP's favorite b.s. talking points — the specter of welfare recipients living large on the government’s dime — is making a comeback.

Suck It, Telecoms! Public Broadband Gets Reprieve in North Carolina

Posted on: May 6, 2009, Source: AlterNet

Legislators put on ice a bill that would have crippled municipal broadband projects.

AlterNet Megaphone: Why You Should Be on Twitter

Posted on: May 5, 2009, Source: AlterNet

AlterNet has a lively Twitter account. Join Twitter, and check it out.

Supreme Court: Boobs Are a REALLY Big Deal

Posted on: May 4, 2009, Source: AlterNet

The Supreme Court reopens "boob-gate."

Twitter Explodes With the Swine Flu

Posted on: Apr 28, 2009, Source: AlterNet

Will the microblogging tool be a force for good or evil as the swine flu progresses?

Facebook Hates Lesbian Threesomes

Posted on: Apr 27, 2009, Source: AlterNet

The social networking site rejected an ad for a lesbian film.

Fake Consumer Rights Group Says Getting Ripped-Off for Internet Use Is Good For You

Posted on: Apr 23, 2009, Source: AlterNet

A shill group is taking up the fight to legitimize attempt by cable giants AT&T and Time Warner to price-gouge for Internet service.

Republican Revolt! RNC Outraged That Steele Doesn't Slander Obama Enough

Posted on: Apr 23, 2009, Source: AlterNet

RNC members are revolting because Steele has thus far failed to slander Obama by calling him a socialist.

Cable Giants Continue Hoping No One Will Notice Their Attempts to Destroy the Internet

Posted on: Apr 22, 2009, Source: AlterNet

Despite Time Warner's epic fail with metered billing, AT&T has refused to abandon its usage caps program -- and the AT&T version is even worse.

Teabagging & Fake Grassroots: Fury Over Conservative Con-Job Allegations

Posted on: Apr 17, 2009, Source: AlterNet

A recent article showing the ties of right-wing funders to tea parties brought out the right-wing trolls.

NY Gov. Announces Legislation Legalizing Same-Sex Marriage

Posted on: Apr 16, 2009, Source: AlterNet

But some critics argue that Paterson is gambling with gay rights.

Poll: Most Americans Disagree with Dick Cheney About Obama Policies

Posted on: Apr 13, 2009, Source: AlterNet

A new poll reveals that 72% of Americans don't buy Cheney's assertion that Obama is making America less safe.

Is Hysterical Right-Wing Media Pushing the Unhinged Over the Edge?

Posted on: Apr 10, 2009, Source: AlterNet

AlterNet readers had a lot to say about a recent article arguing that right-wing media may have fueled the Pittsburgh killer's rage.

Michael Steele: Recession? What Recession?

Posted on: Apr 10, 2009, Source: AlterNet

RNC chair Michael Steele contends that the malls are still full. They're not.

The Passion of Glenn Beck: Why Have "Manly" Conservatives Embraced a Man Who Cries?

Posted on: Apr 10, 2009, Source: AlterNet

Are Beck's crazy antics the logical conclusion of conservatives' grievance-based ideology? Or something else entirely?

Republican Lawmaker to Asian-Americans: I'm Not Gonna Learn Chinese, So Can't You Change Your Funny Names?

Posted on: Apr 9, 2009, Source: AlterNet

During a hearing on voter ID legislation, Texas Republican Betty Brown said Americans of Asian descent should "simplify" their names.

Massive Protests Organized Through Twitter and Facebook

Posted on: Apr 8, 2009, Source: AlterNet

Young Moldovans used the online tools to stay ahead of the government and keep the rest of the world apprised of the situation.

The AlterNet Megaphone: How to Support AlterNet Without Spending a Penny

Posted on: Apr 7, 2009, Source: AlterNet

Use your Facebook account to share AlterNet with your friends and family.

Time Warner COO: You WANT to Pay More for Internet Service

Posted on: Apr 7, 2009, Source: AlterNet

COO Landel Hobbs claims that customers want a "tiered" pricing system for Internet use.

Price Gouging for Internet Use: Coming To a Town Near You?

Posted on: Apr 7, 2009, Source: AlterNet

Time Warner's strategy for managing increased Internet use -- ripping off customers -- has not been very popular.

Why You Should Get More Sleep

Posted on: Apr 5, 2009, Source: AlterNet

Our commenters discuss a recent article on the negative effects of sleep deprivation.

Ward Churchill Awarded $1 in Wrongful Termination Suit

Posted on: Apr 3, 2009, Source: AlterNet

A jury found that Churchill was fired by the University of Colorado in retaliation for his controversial essay on 9/11.

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