Alternative News and Information. en-us http://www.alternet.org/rss/button.gif http://www.alternet.org/ AlterNet http://www.alternet.org/ Copyright 2008 Independent Media Institute. All rights reserved. http://www.alternet.org/workplace/102379/recession_depression_how_deep%2C_how_far_and_what_can_be_done/ A survey of what some of the best thinkers believe we're facing in the coming months and years -- and the best ways to prevent complete disaster. Sat, 11 Oct 2008 00:00:01 PDT Joshua Holland, AlterNet http://www.alternet.org/workplace/102559/the_woman_who_could_have_prevented_this_financial_mess_was_silenced_by_greenspan%2C_rubin_and_summers/ A sad tale emerges of willfully arrogant behavior designed to undermine a wise woman's good judgment. Sat, 11 Oct 2008 00:00:01 PDT Katrina vanden Heuvel, TheNation.com http://www.alternet.org/election08/102369/why_it%27s_not_that_fun_to_laugh_at_sarah_palin_anymore/ Now that Sarah Palin is playing the role of pit-bull with lipstick, it has taken all the fun out of this election. Sat, 11 Oct 2008 00:00:01 PDT Doug Kreeger, AlterNet http://www.alternet.org/waroniraq/102352/%27we_were_told_we_were_fighting_terrorists%3B_the_real_terrorist_was_me%27/ A powerful excerpt from 'Winter Soldier: Iraq and Afghanistan' lays bare the racism at the core of the Iraq occupation. Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:01 PDT Aaron Glantz, Haymarket Books http://www.alternet.org/rights/102092/voter_election_guide_to_human_rights_and_civil_liberties/ Find out how the candidates compare on a range of issues from torture to wrongful convictions. Sat, 11 Oct 2008 00:00:01 PDT AlterNet http://www.alternet.org/election08/102564/troopergate_investigator%3A_palin_%27unlawfully_abused_her_authority%27/ The news isn't good for the Republican vice presidential nominee -- and is an unpleasant reminder of the power abuses of the Bush years. Sat, 11 Oct 2008 02:00:01 PDT AlterNet http://www.alternet.org/democracy/102557/why_the_gop_is_nuts_about_acorn/ Attacks on ACORN appear to be part of a broader GOP strategy to shrink the number of Dem voters and sow doubts if the election turns out to be close. Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:01 PDT Richard L. Hasen, Huffington Post http://www.alternet.org/sex/102547/why_everyone_loves_hot%2C_smart_older_women/ The word "desperation" has disappeared from the definition of "cougar"; words like smart, successful and funny have taken its place. Fri, 10 Oct 2008 23:00:01 PDT Vanessa Richmond, The Tyee http://www.alternet.org/mediaculture/102327/memo_to_media%3A_the_palin_rape-kit_story_has_not_been_%27debunked%27/ The central, undisputed facts of Palin's actions remain hidden in plain sight for all to see. It's time for the press to take a closer look. Thu, 09 Oct 2008 12:00:01 PDT Eric Boehlert, Media Matters for America http://www.alternet.org/columnists/story/102529/why_the_bailout_won%27t_help/ The bailout's supporters said Congress had to do something to unfreeze the credit markets. It didn't work. Fri, 10 Oct 2008 15:00:01 PDT Mark Weisbrot http://www.alternet.org/columnists/story/102496/henry_paulson%3A_good_businessman_or_very_bad_communist/ Is Paulson looking to socialize risk and privatize gain? The answer could be the difference between economic disaster and recovery. Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:00:01 PDT David Sirota http://www.alternet.org/columnists/story/102376/progressives%3A_don%27t_underestimate_the_power_of_mccain%27s_dirty_tricks/ Some progressives believe the McCain campaign is doomed. Let's not forget how low the Republicans will go to win. Thu, 09 Oct 2008 16:00:01 PDT Norman Solomon http://www.alternet.org/columnists/story/102211/mccain_and_bush%3A_unconcerned_with_the_needs_of_ordinary_americans/ McCain is not a perfect replica of George W. Bush. But neither man seems to have any sense of how we actually live or what we need from government. Wed, 08 Oct 2008 14:00:01 PDT Robert Scheer http://www.alternet.org/columnists/story/101973/why_it%27s_hard_to_change_people%27s_minds/ A new study shows that after being exposed to information contradicting their ideas, most people still cling to their prejudices. Tue, 07 Oct 2008 09:00:01 PDT Sean Gonsalves http://www.alternet.org/columnists/story/102220/is_posse_comitatus_dead/ Why are there active duty soldiers stationed on U.S. streets? Wed, 08 Oct 2008 14:00:01 PDT Amy Goodman http://www.alternet.org/columnists/story/100068/the_wild_stuff_that_makes_its_way_around_the_internet/ You won't see this stuff in the mainstream media. Tue, 23 Sep 2008 18:00:01 PDT The Masher http://www.alternet.org/columnists/story/98380/sarah_palin%27s_faux_populism/ Living in a small town and being able to field dress a moose does not make Palin a populist, no matter how much pundits want to pretend it does. Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:00:01 PDT Jim Hightower http://www.alternet.org/workplace/102379/recession_depression_how_deep%2C_how_far_and_what_can_be_done/ A survey of what some of the best thinkers believe we're facing in the coming months and years -- and the best ways to prevent complete disaster. Sat, 11 Oct 2008 00:00:01 PDT Joshua Holland, AlterNet http://www.alternet.org/democracy/102555/memo_to_gop%3A_minority_homeowners_did_not_cause_wall_st._meltdown/ ACORN has decidedly moved past the stage of being ignored and even the stage of being laughed at. ACORN is now being attacked. Next comes victory. Fri, 10 Oct 2008 19:00:01 PDT David Swanson, After Downing Street http://www.alternet.org/drugreporter/102058/progressive_voter_guide_to_drug_issues/ Find out how Obama and McCain compare on everything from drug sentencing laws to drug use in politicians' personal lives. Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:01 PDT AlterNet http://www.alternet.org/election08/102564/troopergate_investigator%3A_palin_%27unlawfully_abused_her_authority%27/ The news isn't good for the Republican vice presidential nominee -- and is an unpleasant reminder of the power abuses of the Bush years. Sat, 11 Oct 2008 02:00:01 PDT AlterNet http://www.alternet.org/environment/102351/the_meltdown_we_really_can%27t_afford/ We are in danger of passing an extremely dangerous tipping point, with the frightening discovery of massive deposits of sub-sea methane in the Arctic. Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:01 PDT Kerry Trueman, AlterNet http://www.alternet.org/audits/102322/how_badly_can_the_%27experts%27_ruin_the_planet/ Look no further than the World Bank to see how many economic, social and environmental problems so-called experts can make worse. Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:01 PDT Robin Broad, John Cavanagh, AlterNet http://www.alternet.org/healthwellness/102546/mccain%27s_erratic_health_strategy%3A_now_he%27s_slashing_medicare/ When a candidate suddenly, almost whimsically changes the way he proposes to handle $1.3 trillion, it's time to get nervous. Sat, 11 Oct 2008 12:00:01 PDT RJ Eskow, Huffington Post http://www.alternet.org/katrina/97102/is_new_orleans_really_ready_for_gustav/ As Gustav bears down, the greatest threat is the potential for a 20-foot storm surge that could overtop the region's vast fortifications. Sun, 31 Aug 2008 17:00:01 PDT Patrik Jonsson, Christian Science Monitor http://www.alternet.org/immigration/102157/what_part_of_it%27s_an_utter_nightmare_to_migrate_legally_don%27t_you_understand/ The legal system is dysfunctional, and that's a primary reason we have illegal immigration. Wed, 08 Oct 2008 10:00:01 PDT Diego Graglia, Feet in 2 Worlds http://www.alternet.org/mediaculture/102327/memo_to_media%3A_the_palin_rape-kit_story_has_not_been_%27debunked%27/ The central, undisputed facts of Palin's actions remain hidden in plain sight for all to see. It's time for the press to take a closer look. Thu, 09 Oct 2008 12:00:01 PDT Eric Boehlert, Media Matters for America http://www.alternet.org/movies/99880/is_%27taking_it_to_the_streets%27_worth_the_bruises%2C_tear_gas_and_arrests/ The 1999 protests against the WTO were dramatic enough to inspire a new feature film, but did they actually make a difference? Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:01 PDT Mark Engler, AlterNet http://www.alternet.org/reproductivejustice/102547/why_everyone_loves_hot%2C_smart_older_women/ The word "desperation" has disappeared from the definition of "cougar"; words like smart, successful and funny have taken its place. Fri, 10 Oct 2008 23:00:01 PDT Vanessa Richmond, The Tyee http://www.alternet.org/rights/102601/from_gitmo_to_the_u.s.%3A_how_17_uighur_prisoners_could_be_let_into_the_united_states/ The story behind last week's stunning ruling on the fate of 17 Uighur prisoners at Guantanamo Bay. Sat, 11 Oct 2008 14:00:01 PDT Andy Worthington, AlterNet http://www.alternet.org/sex/102547/why_everyone_loves_hot%2C_smart_older_women/ The word "desperation" has disappeared from the definition of "cougar"; words like smart, successful and funny have taken its place. Fri, 10 Oct 2008 23:00:01 PDT Vanessa Richmond, The Tyee http://www.alternet.org/waroniraq/102516/u.s._needs_to_take_in_more_iraqi_refugees/ The U.S. has "met its target" of letting in 12,000 Iraqi refugees in fiscal 2008 -- but there are 90,000 Iraqis seeking resettlement here. Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:00:01 PDT Zainab Mineeia, IPS News http://www.alternet.org/water/102351/the_meltdown_we_really_can%27t_afford/ We are in danger of passing an extremely dangerous tipping point, with the frightening discovery of massive deposits of sub-sea methane in the Arctic. Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:01 PDT Kerry Trueman, AlterNet