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/154657/eliot_spitzer%2C_matt_taibbi%2C_van_jones%3A_superstar_lineup_tackles_financial_crisis_and_congressional_collusion/ An unprecedented live-streaming event on March 27th brings together some of the hottest critics of our political and economic system. Thu, 22 Mar 2012 10:00:01 PDT Don Hazen, AlterNet -7c6b121080d57c6b04088cdec0ac634b http://www.alternet.org/story/154476/tom_ferguson%3A_alternet%27s_key_expert_in_fighting_the_battle_against_citizens_united_and_obscene_money_influence_in_campaigns/ A Q&A on money corrupting the political system with Tom Ferguson, considered by many to be America's leading expert in money and politics. Thu, 08 Mar 2012 12:00:01 PST Don Hazen, AlterNet -cea09b0092f19a3b3e0e3909ad5ddb77 http://www.alternet.org/story/154354/battle_for_the_future%3A_alternet_expands_its_education_coverage_-_join_us/ AlterNet is stepping up to meet the education challenge – and we invite you to join us. Wed, 29 Feb 2012 11:00:01 PST Don Hazen, AlterNet -f398cf1bfc47acd3748e8461971fb6fe http://www.alternet.org/story/154060/join_us%3A_alternet_expands_its_coverage_of_labor_and_workers%27_rights_/ Conservatives' anti-worker crusade will not go unchallenged. We're ratcheting up our worker coverage by establishing a unique Labor special coverage area. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:00:01 PST Don Hazen, AlterNet -2f5ae25bef40d39e9ddff7a9b9dff18d http://www.alternet.org/story/153966/what%27s_next_join_with_alternet_in_looking_into_the_future/ It's time to generate a new conversation about how to create the future we want. That's why we're launching a full-fledged Visions section. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:00:01 PST Don Hazen, AlterNet -b90ca85a4beb89582394d973fea7a1f8 http://www.alternet.org/story/153427/we%27ve_come_a_long_way_in_2011%2C_from_depression_and_heartbreak_to_authentic_hope_for_the_future_%26acirc%3B%26euro%3B%26rdquo%3B_help_us_keep_going/ If we have done a good job, if we have kept you informed, stimulated, and inspired, we hope you will make a contribution. Tue, 13 Dec 2011 22:00:01 PST Don Hazen, AlterNet -eee25e2bc159bec2476332e680bf8ea8 http://www.alternet.org/story/153165/ows%3A_to_change_the_country%2C_we_just_might_have_to_change_ourselves_/ If we are going to contribute to this huge fight against unbridled global capitalism, we must accept the anxiety and uncertainty of doing things differently. Mon, 21 Nov 2011 23:00:01 PST Don Hazen, AlterNet -4b3e7d1585a1bfc527d19d7cf68cfee3 http://www.alternet.org/story/153086/message_to_occupiers%3A_stay_strong_--_they_can%27t_beat_down_hopes%2C_dreams_and_the_fight_for_a_more_humane_world/ There is a long road ahead, but every obstacle overcome leads to a better tomorrow. We just have to refuse to take no for an answer. Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:00:01 PST Don Hazen, AlterNet -eab281980e3872390c6e81a52bdba8d0 http://www.alternet.org/story/152871/belated_thank-you_for_your_super-successful_fundraising_support/ Thanks to hundreds of you who came through in the clutch. Tue, 25 Oct 2011 20:00:01 PDT Don Hazen, AlterNet -2a14dd8fe003e673a7d2ac514c6bbfdd http://www.alternet.org/story/152616/van_jones_on_america%27s_uprising%3A_it%27s_going_to_be_an_epic_battle/ Jones talked to AlterNet about the growing social movements for change, running real progressives in 2012, and how we can train a million new leaders. Tue, 04 Oct 2011 20:00:01 PDT Don Hazen, AlterNet -bc354f216f0d2659510e2735a47960c4 http://www.alternet.org/story/152605/the_big_picture%3A_a_40-year_scan_of_the_right-wing_corporate_takeover_of_america__/ Author and public intellectual Colin Greer tells us how we got where we are today. It's not a pretty picture, but hope is on the way. Mon, 03 Oct 2011 23:00:01 PDT Don Hazen, AlterNet -b4a1da02df729a1271300150821d6f75 http://www.alternet.org/story/152437/editorial_appeal%3A_it%27s_time_to_really_support_our_team/ Team Tea Party, led by the Kochs and other wealthy right-wingers, want an America for the wealthy, dominated by conservative religion and the extremist Ayn Rand fanatics. Thu, 15 Sep 2011 15:00:01 PDT Don Hazen, AlterNet -ada8902ffa14e955917aee5302b75678 http://www.alternet.org/story/152186/how_do_we_stop_the_relentless_expansion_of_the_american_empire_first%2C_uncover_the_truth_about_it/ AlterNet has dedicated some serious editorial muscle to do investigative reporting on US military operations around the globe -- can you help? Fri, 26 Aug 2011 23:00:01 PDT Don Hazen, AlterNet -517fe06e59a7ea59458aeb703cd7fd1c http://www.alternet.org/story/152169/don%27t_trust_the_corporate_media_/ These are dark political times to be sure. The best way we can fight back is to support the most aggressive, effective progressive media we can muster. Thu, 25 Aug 2011 23:00:01 PDT Don Hazen, AlterNet -035d4429d7b8bf00a056a49b6d81ec46 http://www.alternet.org/story/152059/the_%27unfashionable%27_matt_damon%2C_mensch_of_the_year/ Damon breaks out of Hollywood and into serious activism, earning the respect of hard-working activists and progressive leaders alike. Tue, 16 Aug 2011 19:00:01 PDT Don Hazen, AlterNet -07871dee9f66217cb9115dfe18355541 http://www.alternet.org/story/151430/a_message_to_all_baby_boomers_%28and_those_who_love_them%29/ Will Baby Boomers—some of the 77 million Americans born between 1946 and 1964—become a powerful force by reconnecting to the ideals of our youth? Sun, 26 Jun 2011 19:00:01 PDT Don Hazen, AlterNet -f0018667ff84a937d757c7c6c1f3683e http://www.alternet.org/story/151397/tonight%2C_watch%3A_van_jones_jumpstarts_new_progressive_movement_to_confront_and_push_back_american_conservative_and_corporate_dominance_/ Tonight is Jones' opening gambit in a large-scale, ambitious effort to create what many hope will be the progressives answer to the Tea Party. Wed, 22 Jun 2011 18:00:01 PDT Don Hazen, AlterNet -2bf3c10f0b1b296ac946caf68cd2ae47 http://www.alternet.org/story/151378/the_inner_secrets_of_the_right-wing_echo_chamber/ Brave New Films has provided, with Bernie Sanders, a clear deconstruction of the origins and process of the conservative disinformation propaganda machine. It's scary. Tue, 21 Jun 2011 20:00:01 PDT Don Hazen, AlterNet -a36e055eabd3bd61c68509bb44f041cd http://www.alternet.org/story/151339/%27to_end_all_wars%3A%27_lessons_from_the_past_--_why_it%27s_so_hard_to_stop_wars_and_prevent_new_ones_/ Adam Hochschild's new book shines a light on the mass carnage unleashed by Europe's suicidal rush to war in 1914. Sun, 19 Jun 2011 08:00:01 PDT Don Hazen, AlterNet -4d2274661c8c8189339723ca3c3e712c http://www.alternet.org/story/151272/why_wikileaks_is_essential/ WikiLeaks has been criminalized for doing, in essence, fundamental investigative work to keep people informed. Sun, 12 Jun 2011 18:00:01 PDT Don Hazen, AlterNet -989decf75c1ed4416dd0b543ead151f9 http://www.alternet.org/story/151265/take_a_stand%3A_sign_up_for_our_activism_%26amp%3B_vision_newsletter_and_our_new_alternet_smart_phone_app/ We're making it easier for you to take action on the issues you care about and stay connected when you're away from your computer. Sat, 11 Jun 2011 00:00:01 PDT Don Hazen, AlterNet -6bad146ac504a1d9a2c28dcce29905e7 http://www.alternet.org/story/151238/exposing_corporate_power%2C_empire_and_the_koch-funded_radical_right/ These are tough times, and we need hard-hitting journalism. Tue, 07 Jun 2011 15:00:01 PDT Don Hazen, AlterNet -3b12fcfa63d3f70fa0fc718640d0af94 http://www.alternet.org/story/150711/rachel_maddow%2C_the_nation%2C_daily_kos%3A_winners_in_alternet%27s_poll_of_most_influential_progressives/ Here are the media personalities and publications that progressives love most. Fri, 22 Apr 2011 00:00:01 PDT Don Hazen, AlterNet -6c4616ca301ad2f0b05772021fe12d7e http://www.alternet.org/story/150548/progressive_media_suffer_losses_in_the_fight_against_the_right-wing_media_machine/ Major progressive media stars have recently lost their platforms, while the Huffington Post eschews progressivism -- both worrying developments in the media war with the right. Mon, 11 Apr 2011 23:00:01 PDT Don Hazen, AlterNet -a459e47c203b302be51d2281c3b672ea http://www.alternet.org/story/150521/rachel_maddow_leads_for_most_influential_progressive%3B_mother_jones_and_the_nation_tied_for_best_online_mag%3B_daily_kos_slim_lead_among_top_blogs/ MSNBC host Rachel Maddow is demonstrating her huge popularity at the half-way mark of voting in AlterNet's poll of the "Most Influential Progressive Media Figures." Wed, 06 Apr 2011 08:00:01 PDT Don Hazen, AlterNet -443cc83996f57aa8472d687aa1082e57