TODAY'S TOP STORIES - February 26, 2018

Did Anyone Else Pick Up on the Disturbing Messages in Marvel's 'Black Panther'?

By Leslie Lee, AlterNet

Black America deserves a more radical superhero to call its own. READ MORE»


These 5 States Have Seen the Most Rapid Increases in Homelessness Over the Past Decade

By Liz Posner, AlterNet

There's one primary reason why homelessness is on the rise in these areas. READ MORE»


8 Better Things in France for Trump to Emulate Than a Military Parade

By Elliott Negin, AlterNet

From the environment and health care to gun control and education, France is outdoing America. READ MORE»


'Orgies While People Are Dying': How Charity Oxfam Allowed Sex Abuse in Ailing Countries Like Haiti

By Amy Goodman, Democracy Now!

Staff hired prostitutes at aid sites and tried to cover it up. READ MORE»


Trump Is Telling People That He Wants to Start Executing Drug Dealers

AlterNet

The president admitted it would be hard to make his desired policy legal. READ MORE»


I Know Why Black Women Are Wary of Reproductive Activism

By Rochaun Meadows-Fernandez, YES! Magazine

I’m burdened with the responsibility of informing the world around me that my body is mine. Historically, it belongs to everyone else. READ MORE»


Prison Food Is Making U.S. Inmates Disproportionately Sick

By H. Claire Brown, Joe Fassler, The New Food Economy

U.S. prisoners are six times more likely to get a foodborne illness than the general population. READ MORE»


How Democracy in America Can Survive Trump

By John Shattuck, The American Prospect

Will today's populist rebellions create a democracy reform movement that bridges partisan divides? READ MORE»


Ivanka Trump Probably Just Made a Fool of Herself to the President of South Korea

AlterNet

The president's daughter was inexplicably given a diplomatic task she wasn't qualified to execute. READ MORE»


Former Nixon Aide Thinks Rick Gates Could End Trump's Presidency

By David Edwards, Raw Story

It all comes back to the relationship with Paul Manafort. READ MORE»


How the Tech Industry Supports Hate

Southern Poverty Law Center

Tech companies continue to provide services to SPLC-designated hate groups.  READ MORE»


Ex-Breitbart Spokesperson Says NRA's Dana Loesch 'Has No Soul'

By Tom Boggioni, Raw Story

He called her a "paid mercenary." READ MORE»


Let's Restore Voting Rights to All People in Prison

By Rachel Corey, elly kalfus, AlterNet

We don't revoke prisoners' rights to religion or citizenship. Why should voting be any different? READ MORE»


Cartoon Trump Shouts Out ‘Disgraced Sheriffs, Spineless Pastors, French Nazis’ in Satirical CPAC Speech

By Martin Cizmar, Raw Story

He had some unflattering words for a certain new Utah resident as well. READ MORE»


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