TODAY'S TOP STORIES - July 12, 2017

OMG! The Democratic Party Is Such a Mess—What Are We Going to Do?

By Don Hazen, Kali Holloway, Steven Rosenfeld, AlterNet

Ten experts analyze the “situation.” READ MORE»


3 of the Most Outrageous Ways the Richest 1% Avoids Paying Taxes

By Paul Buchheit, AlterNet

Taking from the poor to give massive tax breaks for the rich. READ MORE»


DeVos Meeting with Men's Rights Groups to Talk About Sexual Assault?

By Celisa Calacal, AlterNet

Meeting with these organizations, such as the National Coalition for Men, could indicate how DeVos will handle the Obama-era guidelines created to protect victims. READ MORE»


BUSTED: Fox Reported on Trump Jr.'s Emails—After They Scrubbed Any Mention of Russian Government

By Bob Brigham, Raw Story

The president's favorite network continues to downplay the obvious collusion.  READ MORE»


Donald Trump Jr.'s Russia Meeting 'Borders on Treason': Ethics Lawyer

By Matthew Rozsa, Salon

Experts are aghast at the meeting between Donald Trump Jr. and Russian sources. READ MORE»


'The Resistance Is Local': New York Attorney General Pushes Progressives to Participate in Every Election

By Alexandra Rosenmann, AlterNet

To beat Trump's agenda, progressives need to show up at the polls.  READ MORE»


Trump Is Playing Dangerous Military Gambit in Central America

By Dan Beeton , AlterNet

Trump wants the military to solve humanitarian problems. READ MORE»


What Is Bernie Sanders Up To? New Book, Iowa Speech

By Stav Ziv, Newsweek

A visit to Iowa, which holds a special place in presidential politics, is bound to fuel further 2020 speculation. READ MORE»


How Noam Chomsky Schooled Elon Musk for His 'Neuralink' Brain-Computer Venture

By Alexandra Rosenmann, AlterNet

"There’s no way of developing technology because we don’t understand how to proceed." READ MORE»


Have You Noticed That the Cost of Repairing Something Is Often Higher Than Buying a New One? It's Intentional

By Steven Gorelick, Local Futures

Time for an economy that doesn't destroy people and the planet just to feed the capitalist beast. READ MORE»


How the Nazis Destroyed the First Gay Rights Movement

By John Broich, The Conversation

The history of LGBTQ rights is not a record of constant progress. READ MORE»


Watch: Snorting Chocolate for an Ecstasy-Like High? Apparently, It Works

By Phillip Smith, AlterNet

Are you looking for "a steady rush of euphoric energy and motivation that is great for party goers to dance the night away without a crash"? READ MORE»


3 Key Activist Efforts This Week That Don't Involve Trying to Impeach Donald Trump

By Ilana Novick, AlterNet

It's tempting to pin hopes on Trump's impeachment, but these battles for American rights urgently need attention. READ MORE»


Having Sex At Least Once a Week Could Help You Live Longer

By Dana Dovey, Medical Daily

Regular sexual activity is essential to our mental, emotional, and physical health. READ MORE»


Meet the World's Most Poached and Trafficked Mammal

By Mark Hofberg, AlterNet

The gentle pangolin is being pushed to extinction due to demand for its meat and scales. READ MORE»


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