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AlterNet is a source for diverse content, from the toughest analysis on the occupation of Iraq to fresh understanding of the Bush administration's harsh immigration polices, and much more. Editorially, we deal with the toughest, most gnarly issues facing us and the globe.

But politics comes in many forms, and so does repression, e.g., sexual expression and repression of drug use.

So for AlterNet, coverage of the conservatives' war on drug use and sexuality is important and directly related to the larger issues of health care, rights and liberties, and more. And we are constantly reminded that the personal is political, as personal expression and decisions are often haunted by intrusive morality police intent on imposing their values on private, non-harmful forms of expression.

Recently, we launched our Sex and Relationships Hub and new weekly free newsletter, and re-launched our Drug Reporter weekly newsletter.

We've noticed that our readers often flock to articles on topics from repressive drug war policies to the benefits and lifestyle issues involving drug use. Or just about anything involving sex. Not that these articles are for everyone; some readers just aren't interested. But our goal is to provide the best quality content and opinions on a wide range of topics.

To give you a sense of our range, here are a few examples of recent articles on drug policy and sexual issues that were popular with our readers:

Sex and Relationships

How Our Sexuality Is Being Restricted One Bad Law at a Time, by Dr. Marty Klein, AlterNet. Sexuality is considered a public health menace, and many people want tough laws to battle the epidemic.

"Bonk" Tells Us Some Amazing Things About Sex, by Don Hazen and Tana Ganeva, AlterNet. Author Mary Roach discusses why you're lucky that you're not a rhesus monkey and other interesting tidbits from scientific sex research.

DrugReporter

All Indicators Point to a Softening of America's Harsh Marijuana Laws, by Alexander Zaitchik, AlterNet. With key medical marijuana ballot initiatives likely to pass, and a more pot-friendly majority in Congress, there is room for optimism.

Breaking the Drug Taboo: Group of Traumatized Veterans Gets Ecstasy Treatment, by Scott Thill, AlterNet. An experimental study that treats PTSD veterans with the drug MDMA could make life after war a lot more livable.