AlterNet.org: Don Hazen

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.

Don Hazen: Obama on the Precipice: The Ten Worst Things He Could Do When He Takes Over

Don Hazen, AlterNet — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 00:00:01 PST

What will Obama do, and how could he screw it up, given the fact that pretty much everything is riding on him getting things right the first time?

Don Hazen: AlterNet Readers Say Phooey to Financial Meltdown; Break All Giving Records in Supporting Progressive, Independent Media

Don Hazen, AlterNet — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:00:01 PST

You helped out in a big way, and now we can go back to bringing you kick-ass coverage on this amazing moment in history.

Don Hazen: Want to Save Some Lives? Here is a Simple Formula for Identifying Strokes

Don Hazen, AlterNet — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:00:01 PST

Stroke is the third-leading cause of death in the United States. Not knowing its signs can be fatal.

Don Hazen: Hey Barack, Don't Forget: "You Gotta Dance With Them What Brung Ya"

Don Hazen, AlterNet — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:00:01 PST

Blacks, Latinos, single women, young voters, union members and gay people elected Obama. How will he represent them in his staff and his policies?

Don Hazen: Bella Abzug: In Hard Times, Look to the Legacy of the Brilliant Feisty Bella, Not the Poser Sarah Palin

Don Hazen, AlterNet — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 00:00:01 PDT

A recent book reminds us of one of the most inspirational figures in U.S. political history -- what a contrast Abzug is to media darling Sarah Palin.

Don Hazen: Hip-Hop Generation's "Independence" Is Very Obama-Like

Don Hazen, AlterNet — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:00:01 PDT

The hip-hop generation was all about becoming more independent from the Democratic Party -- until Obama came along.

Don Hazen: 10 Reasons for Democrats to Think Positive Despite the McCain Sleazathon

Don Hazen, AlterNet — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 00:00:01 PDT

McCain's campaign is throwing in everything but the kitchen sink, but Obama is still in a fabulously good position to get elected.