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AlterNet's Most Widely Read Stories of 2011

Editorial Staff, AlterNet. December 19, 2011.

Here are the stories you found the most interesting in the past year.

We've Come a Long Way in 2011, From Depression and Heartbreak to Authentic Hope for the Future — Help Us Keep Going

Don Hazen, AlterNet. December 13, 2011.

If we have done a good job, if we have kept you informed, stimulated, and inspired, we hope you will make a contribution.

Belated Thank-You for Your Super-Successful Fundraising Support

Don Hazen, AlterNet. October 25, 2011.

Thanks to hundreds of you who came through in the clutch.

Editorial/Appeal: It's Time to Really Support Our Team

Don Hazen, AlterNet. September 15, 2011.

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.

Don't Trust the Corporate Media

Don Hazen, AlterNet. August 25, 2011.

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.

Take a Stand: Sign up for Our Activism & Vision Newsletter and Our New AlterNet Smart Phone App

Don Hazen, AlterNet. June 11, 2011.

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.

Tell Us Who YOU Think Is the Most Influential Progressive!

Don Hazen, AlterNet. April 4, 2011.

In the battle with the right-wing propaganda machine, we need to promote the wide array of people in the progressive talent pool.

The Fundamental Need to Fight America's Leaders' Obscene Preoccupation with War and Empire

Don Hazen, AlterNet. March 24, 2011.

Please support our efforts to fight the militarization of our society and our future.

Can a Man Be A Feminist? ... and Why That Question Is Relevant Today

Don Hazen, AlterNet. January 27, 2011.

Male writers still dominate the public discourse. AlterNet is working hard to get more female bylines into the media -- can you help?

AlterNet's Top Ten Most Popular Stories of the Year

AlterNetJanuary 1, 2011.

From the dumb things Americans believe to the weirdest things women do to their vaginas.

Culture Manifesto: The Increasing Importance of Art as an Engine of Change

deleted, AlterNet. December 19, 2010.

When the going gets tough, the tough make art.

Why Do AlterNet Readers Love Lists?

Don Hazen, AlterNet. December 11, 2010.

AlterNet's traffic is booming, and list stories are leading the way -- can you keep our engines burning and help us with a year-end contribution?

Hey NYCers, an Invitation from AlterNet

AlterNetOctober 13, 2010.

AlterNet authors Joshua Holland and Adele Stan, along with Max Blumenthal discuss their books on the rabid right wing this Oct. 20, hosted by comedian Elon James White.

AlterNet Investigation on Right-Wing Censorship of Digg Makes Huge Waves on the Internet

AlterNetAugust 7, 2010.

"Massive Censorship Of Digg Uncovered," published on AlterNet Thursday, has been picked up by hundreds of sites and quoted throughout the media.

Dangerous Brew: Dismiss Extreme Right-Wing Tea Party Ideas at Your Peril

Don Hazen, AlterNet. July 3, 2010.

The Tea Party is organized, well-funded and dangerous. Read what you can do about it.

Now You Can Comment on AlterNet Like a Rock Star

Roxanne Cooper, AlterNet. April 2, 2010.

Introducing AlterNet's new commenting system. Give it a spin.

How Afraid Are You?

Don Hazen, AlterNet. March 31, 2010.

Threats of violence are stinking up the air in America -- and they need to be taken seriously. We need your help.

Have You Heard the One About the Optimist and the Pessimist?

Don Hazen, AlterNet. March 25, 2010.

How can we be creative, bold and determined if we are not optimistic? That is our challenge.

Welcome to the New AlterNet

Don Hazen, AlterNet. January 26, 2010.

The new AlterNet gives readers more opportunities to express their opinions and more avenues to 'Take Action' for change.

This Is Awesome

Tana Ganeva, AlterNet. January 6, 2010.

Help us win a Shorty Award!

AlterNet's Most Popular Sex and Drugs Stories of 2009

AlterNetDecember 29, 2009.

From "Big Booty Beauty and the New Sexual Aesthetic" to "5 Things the Corporate Media Don't Want You to Know About Cannabis."

Congress's Attempt at Financial Reform Is Very Weak Broth

Zach Carter, Media Consortium. December 16, 2009.

The latest efforts to reform Wall Street don't away with too-big-to-fail banks, and that's a big problem -- here's what progressives are saying about it.

Pick the Most Influential Progressives. Fill Out Our Survey. Maybe Win a Prize!

Don Hazen, AlterNet. November 18, 2009.

We're eager to hear what you love, and what you might want to change about AlterNet.

AlterNet Audience Breaks Funding Records, Again: Continues to Buck the Trend

Don Hazen, AlterNet. November 11, 2009.

We broke all of our fundraising records. Thank you for showing us you care about strong, independent journalism.

It's All About the People: Meet the AlterNet People

Don Hazen, AlterNet. October 29, 2009.

The progressive super stars and the key players who bring you the stories you want.