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Trial Begins for Activist Who Fought to Protect Federal Lands from Drilling -- Join the Protest

Naomi Klein, Bill McKibben, Terry Tempest Williams, James Hansen, AlterNet — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:00:01 PST

Tim DeChristopher is facing 10 years in jail for a profound gesture made on behalf of all of us and our future. It's time to show our solidarity with him.

Watch out Tea Party, Progressive Anger Is Alive and Kicking

Les Leopold, AlterNet — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 12:00:01 PST

There's rising populist anger against the bailed-out billionaires -- they're only going to get more angry as the same folks who crashed the system are now making record bonuses.

AlterNet Take Action: Throw Out Bernanke!

Daniela Perdomo, AlterNet — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:01 PST

It's up to progressives to take action around Bernanke, Haiti, anti-choice ads, and the corporate take-over of our democracy. Get involved now!

What's Next for the Anti-War Movement? The War and Empire Landscape in Obama's 2nd Year

Bill Weinberg, Phase 2 — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 18:00:01 PST

Only a distanced study of what has changed since the Bush years can provide an accurate assessment of the US empire's new posture--and the correct way to respond to it.

Bernanke Has Failed -- Time for Him to Go

David Sirota, AlterNet — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:00:01 PST

Bernanke failed on the regulatory job and then doled out trillions of taxpayer dollars to clean up his mess. Why is Obama pushing for his renomination?

The Supreme Court Just Handed Anyone, Including bin Laden or the Chinese Govt., Control of Our Democracy

Greg Palast, AlterNet — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:00:01 PST

The Court's decision is far, far more dangerous to U.S. democracy. Think: Manchurian candidates.

Hightower: Bernanke Wants Even More God-Like Powers for the Federal Reserve

Jim Hightower, AlterNet — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:01 PST

Our financial rulers were so intoxicated with the fumes of their own omnipotence that they failed abjectly as regulators, as public servants and, most certainly, as gods.

The Bush-Packed Supreme Court Thinks Corporations Are People Too

Scott Klinger, AlterNet — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:01 PST

Corporations now have all the privileges of citizenship, without any of the responsibilities.

Supreme Court's 'Radical and Destructive' Decision Hands Over Democracy to the Corporations

Liliana Segura, AlterNet — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 12:00:01 PST

One expert calls the Citizens United decision 'the most radical and destructive campaign finance decision in the history of the Supreme Court.'

Supreme Court's 'Radical and Destructive' Decision Hands Over Democracy to the Corporations

Liliana Segura, AlterNet — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 12:00:01 PST

One expert calls the Citizens United decision 'the most radical and destructive campaign finance decision in the history of the Supreme Court.'

Dr. King's Work Is Yet Undone

Roger Kim, Henry Clark, Bill Gallegos, AlterNet — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:00:01 PST

The nation's communities of color are still disproportionately affected by industrial pollution.

Between Hope and Despair: Martin Luther King, Barack Obama and War

Medea Benjamin, AlterNet — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 12:00:01 PST

Obama gave us hope when he promised global cooperation, re-engagement with the Muslim world and respect for international law. But his actions speak another language.

Water For Haiti, Now

Peter Gleick, Pacific Institute — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 16:00:01 PST

In any disaster like this, after search, rescue, and immediate medical care, clean and safe water becomes a critical need.

We Are Haiti

Axel Caballero — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 14:00:01 PST

Watch video "We Are All Haiti" and help the organization of your choice: http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=251321806902

The Disaster of the Century: How to Help Haiti

Don Hazen, AlterNet — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:01 PST

A guide to the best ways your aid can immediately help save lives, protect the survivors and rebuild Haiti.

Move Your Money: Project Urges People to Stop Banking with Wall Street

Amy Goodman, Democracy Now! — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:01 PST

An interview with Economist Rob Johnson who says it's time to cut accounts with banks like Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America and Wells Fargo and go local.

US More Vulnerable on Afghanistan as It Leans Harder on NATO Allies for Support

Tom Hayden, TomHayden.com — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 00:00:01 PST

Democracy and domestic priorities will be the casualties in the US, Canada and Europe if the US-NATO military expansion into Afghanistan holds sway.

Take Your Money Out of the Hands of the Banking Oligarchs

Arianna Huffington, Rob Johnson, Move Your Money — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:00:01 PST

How? For starters, you could move your money to a small bank.

Leaving No Stone Unturned for the Freedom March to Get to Gaza

Jodie Evans, AlterNet — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 16:00:01 PST

On the Egyptian government's stonewalling passage for the Gaza Freedom March, Evans writes: "We hope the Egyptians get so annoyed they just want to get rid of us.

Ric O'Barry: The Man Behind the Crusade to Save Dolphins From Japan's Slaughter

Jason Mark, Earth Island Journal — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 04:00:01 PST

Ric O'Barry would love to be at home watering his bamboo and playing with his five-year-old daughter. Instead, he spends most of his time with people who hate him.