MintPress News is an independent online news organization providing in-depth, thought-provoking analysis, reporting and political commentary.

We cover national politics, policy, war on drugs, foreign affairs, energy, the environment and civil liberties through the lens of social justice and human rights. We have developed a masthead of journalists, academics and political analysts who provide context and insight into issues. In a headline-driven industry, we provide readers with an innovative form of journalism that not only covers the "who, what, when, where and why" but also includes information on how certain topics relate t...

We cover national politics, policy, war on drugs, foreign affairs, energy, the environment and civil liberties through the lens of social justice and human rights. We have developed a masthead of journalists, academics and political analysts who provide context and insight into issues. In a headline-driven industry, we provide readers with an innovative form of journalism that not only covers the "who, what, when, where and why" but also includes information on how certain topics relate to democracy, human rights and government - keeping the stories that really matter grounded in social justice while empowering our readers.