Alternative News and Information. en-us http://www.alternet.org/rss/button.gif http://www.alternet.org/ AlterNet http://www.alternet.org/ Copyright 2012 Independent Media Institute. All rights reserved. http://www.alternet.org/story/152532/vision%3A_5_ways_young_americans_can_fight_back_against_student_loan_debt%2C_the_drug_industry%2C_and_more/ Young people may feel helpless about the corporatocracy, but they have the potential to overcome many barriers. Mon, 26 Sep 2011 22:00:01 PDT Rae Gomes, AlterNet -f96ee05012acf8fbfec6da22c4403e43 http://www.alternet.org/story/152073/can_you_hear_us_now_striking_verizon_workers_rally_for_good_jobs_and_fair_contracts_in_new_york_city/ Verizon has launched Scott Walker-style cuts on its workers, who've responded by building a Wisconsin-style coalition of activists. Wed, 17 Aug 2011 12:00:01 PDT Rae Gomes, AlterNet -841722355e8015bfff4b8345d8b9722c http://www.alternet.org/story/151996/can_we_make_time_for_love_colorlines_brings_something_positive_to_social_justice_journalism/ A family supporting their "princess boy" and a love song for women of color are just some of the ways that Colorlines, a daily news site, seeks to articulate love. Sat, 13 Aug 2011 00:00:01 PDT Rae Gomes, AlterNet -af2f9779509c1f76bc07bd7a9d8df850 http://www.alternet.org/story/151829/shocking_new_report%3A_safest_place_to_be_a_black_man_is_in_prison/ A new study says the "big house" is the safest place to be a black man. Fri, 29 Jul 2011 20:00:01 PDT Rae Gomes, AlterNet -1c80a740910ef2af380e48fd9f4d337a http://www.alternet.org/story/151727/if_you_own_an_xbox_--_or_an_air_conditioner_--_can_you_still_be_considered_poor/ A conservative think-tank seeks to redefine poverty, and of course, gets it all wrong. Thu, 21 Jul 2011 09:00:01 PDT Rae Gomes, AlterNet -b6b4c1dab08de816240f06ca7e984afd http://www.alternet.org/story/151704/vision%3A_progressives_consider_using_tea_party_tactics_to_rebuild_the_american_dream/ At a "Rebuild the Dream" meeting, Brooklyn progressives ponder whether they have to act like the Tea Party in order to inspire change. Tue, 19 Jul 2011 13:00:01 PDT Rae Gomes, AlterNet -6db577bb51b60827109355c5a3d4ee18 http://www.alternet.org/story/151252/love_the_iphone%2C_hate_the_tax_cheat%3A_us_uncut_protests_apple%2C_and_apple_gets_aggressive_/ US Uncut protesters from across the country were met with heavy-handed treatment in their targeted action against the Apple Corporation. Wed, 08 Jun 2011 23:00:01 PDT Rae Gomes, AlterNet -3c4e2c8503b8d61485df0ad672ee8f88 http://www.alternet.org/story/143715/ten_things_you_can_do_to_reduce_incarceration/ Come out of the closet about your drug use; hire a formerly incarcerated person; vote for politicians who are smart on crime. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:00:01 PST Rae Gomes, The Nation -eafc89b64d4bd3672ae56c2c888c0e92 http://www.alternet.org/story/141567/10_things_you_need_to_know_to_live_on_the_streets_/ How to make the best of a traumatic transition: Learn the best bathroom options and soup kitchen schedules, carry a blanket and more. Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:00:01 PDT Rae Gomes, The Nation -97a65c014ebd83c01826b096ab08a4df