On AlterNet: persecution

Were Early Christians Really Persecuted? Historian Reveals the Surprising Truth.

Laura Miller, Salon, Feb 25, 2013

Story | Topic: Belief

Life Without Parole for Pot? 10 Worst Cases of Cruel and Unusual Punishment

Kristen Gwynne, AlterNet, Jun 27, 2012

Story | Topic: Drugs

Heartbreak: Forced to Marry Her Rapist, 16-Year-Old Girl Commits Suicide

Kristen Gwynne, AlterNet, Mar 16, 2012

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Progressive NGO IPS Counter-Punches Attack Dog Beck in the Gut

Karen Dolan, AlterNet, Nov 18, 2010

Story | Topic: Media

Why Does Our Government Still Spy On, Arrest and Persecute Dissidents?

Emily Spence, Consortium News, Jun 29, 2009

Story | Topic: Civil Liberties