AlterNet.org: Don Hazen

Don Hazen: Stuck in Time: The Ancient English Band The WHO Is Playing at Half Time at the Super Bowl

Don Hazen, AlterNet — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:01 PST

Could CBS have picked a more dated (and less diverse) musical act?

Don Hazen: Welcome to the New AlterNet

Don Hazen, AlterNet — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:01 PST

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

Don Hazen: 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.

Don Hazen: Are Progressives Depressed or Too Privileged to Produce Social Change? Or Are We Just Failing to Organize Effectively?

Don Hazen, AlterNet — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:01 PST

Real change seems almost impossible. What are we doing wrong?

Don Hazen: Is Bono the Most Popular Man in the World?

Don Hazen, AlterNet — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:00:01 PST

What should we make of Bono, who uses his immense platform to highlight social justice issues? Is he a hero or a hypocrite?

Don Hazen: Moyers, Moore and Maddow are the Most Influential Progressives

Don Hazen, AlterNet — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 00:00:01 PST

Recently we asked our readers to rank the most influential progressives. Here are the results.

Don Hazen: Texas Populist Jim Hightower Makes Progressive 'Hall of Fame,' as Nation Magazine Gathering Grapples with Conflicted Feelings about President Obama

Don Hazen, AlterNet — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:01 PST

A year after the President's inauguration, much of the giddiness surrounding Obama has dissipated.

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

Don Hazen, AlterNet — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:01 PST

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

Don Hazen: The New York Times Embraces 'Douche' as the Television Dirty Word of the Moment

Don Hazen, AlterNet — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:01 PST

The NY Times has just discovered that "douche" is used as an insult in mainstream media. Why do they seem to see the spread of a term derogatory to women as progress?

Don Hazen: The Relentless War on Drug Users Is Escalating Violence in the US: It's Time for Harm Reduction

Don Hazen, AlterNet — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00:01 PST

Hundreds gather in Albuquerque to celebrate a new dawn of wider acceptance of drug reform, while still feeling a little nervous about the path ahead.

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

Don Hazen, AlterNet — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:01 PST

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

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

Don Hazen, AlterNet — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:01 PDT

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

Don Hazen: CodePink Founder Jodie Evans Challenges Obama Up Close and Personal on His Afghanistan Policy

Don Hazen, AlterNet — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 14:00:01 PDT

Armed with the signatures of thousands of Afghan women asking him not to send more troops, Evans told Obama that women must have a seat at the negotiating table.

Don Hazen: Is Lou Dobbs, CNN's Resident Bigot, on His Way Out?

Don Hazen, AlterNet — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:01 PDT

Protest campaigns urging CNN to dump Dobbs are gathering momentum. Will 'the most trusted name in news' do the right thing?

Don Hazen: Action Editorial: Why the Secret Service and FBI Must Investigate Threats Against Obama and Beef Up Security to Protect Him

Don Hazen, AlterNet — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:01 PDT

With Obama the target of hate speech and over 30 death threats a day, the FBI needs to hear that it can't let budget shortfalls get in the way of the president's life.

Don Hazen: 5 Reasons Why Van Jones and Progressives are Better Off With Jones Out of the White House

Don Hazen, AlterNet — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 00:00:01 PDT

The truth is, progressives need Van Jones working on the outside providing vision and leadership, not on the inside with his mouth buttoned.

Don Hazen: Progressives to Gather at Tides Momentum Conference with Frustration with Obama on Their Minds

Don Hazen, AlterNet — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:00:01 PDT

We are in a political crisis moment. The Tides Foundation is bringing together the country's most significant progressives to address our complex political realities.

Don Hazen: Legal Pot in California in 2010? "Oaksterdam" Provides the Model

Don Hazen, AlterNet — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:01 PDT

Pot entrepreneur Richard Lee envisions a professional marijuana industry much like the one that exists in Amsterdam.

Don Hazen: AlterNet Takes on Shock Jock Michael Savage and Gets Threatened With a Lawsuit

Don Hazen, AlterNet — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:01 PDT

When we helped publicize the link between bilious talk show host Michael Savage and Rockstar energy drink, we got a letter from their lawyers.

Don Hazen: Markos 'Kos' Moulitsas on Obama, Twittering, Fighting the Blue Dogs, and the Major Changes Coming

Don Hazen, AlterNet — Mon, 04 May 2009 00:00:01 PDT

The founder of the popular Daily Kos site discusses the growing power of the online netroots, and their upending of political gatekeepers.

Don Hazen: AlterNet Announces the Winners of the 6-Word 'Why I Love AlterNet' Challenge

Don Hazen, AlterNet — Sat, 02 May 2009 00:00:01 PDT

More than 1,000 people entered AlterNet's "6 Word Challenge" -- it was a tough choice, but we've picked out the best.

Don Hazen: Give Us 6 Words, and We Just Might Give You 100 Bucks

Don Hazen, AlterNet — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 00:00:01 PDT

Sometimes more is less. Like in our new 6-word competition where you can help keep AlterNet kicking and made a cool hundred for yourself.

Don Hazen: The AlterNet Megaphone: How to Support AlterNet Without Spending a Penny

Don Hazen, AlterNet — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:01 PDT

Use your Facebook account to share AlterNet with your friends and family.

Don Hazen: The Voters' Uprising: President Obama What Are You Thinking?

Don Hazen, AlterNet — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 00:00:01 PDT

Just about everything is riding on how we navigate this unprecedented moment in history; Obama needs to show he's on the right side.

Don Hazen: We Have a Golden Opportunity to End the War on Drugs: Can You Help?

Don Hazen, AlterNet — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 00:00:01 PDT

We can't end the despicable "war on drugs" without an effective media that can mobilize our citizenry and spread the word.