TODAY'S TOP STORIES - February 6, 2017

5 Hilarious and Terrifying New Revelations About the Inner Workings of the Trump White House

By Ilana Novick, AlterNet

Staff fumble in the dark for light switches and doorknobs while the president wanders around in a bathrobe.  READ MORE»


Candlelight Vigil for Public Schools Planned to Protest the Appointment of Betsy DeVos as Secretary of Education

By Alexandra Rosenmann, AlterNet

A Teacher Recognition Consultant at NYC Dept. Education has co-organized the social media effort #StandUpForPublicSchools.  READ MORE»


Paul Krugman Exposes Trump's Fraudulent Financial Populism

By Janet Allon, AlterNet

Trump is ushering in a "Springtime for Scammers." READ MORE»


Super Bowl 51 Was Ripe With Political Messaging, From Lady Gaga to Lumber

By Amanda Marcotte, Salon

Immigration, love and acceptance top messaging during Super Bowl 51, led by Gaga, Budweiser, 84 Lumber, Airbnb. READ MORE»


Celebrity Editor Tina Brown Lays Waste to Trump's Strategy for Governing

By Alexandra Rosenmann, AlterNet

"I'll do what I like; sue me," isn't going to work for a president. READ MORE»


New England Patriot Martellus Bennett Will Skip Visit to the White House

By Janet Allon, AlterNet

The principled tight end says thanks but no thanks.  READ MORE»


Half a Million Romanian Protesters Push Government to Scrap Corruption Bill

By Alexandra Rosenmann, AlterNet

Romania has seen six days of the biggest protests since the fall of Ceausescu. READ MORE»


Ivanka Trump Makes Bizarre Claim That Being Dumped by Nordstrom Protects Her 'Integrity'

By Tom Boggioni, Raw Story

Ivanka puts a weird Trumpian spin or her recent setback. READ MORE»


Agriculture Department Quietly Removes Animal Welfare Data From Website, Sparking Outrage From Activists

By Ilana Novick, AlterNet

The USDA has given cover to people who abuse animals.  READ MORE»


Here's Why Trump's EPA Pick Scott Pruitt Would Be Terrible for the Environment

By Keith Gaby, Environmental Defense Fund

Despite the fact that he was elected to protect Oklahoma's citizens, Pruitt has made no effort to protect them from illegal pollution. READ MORE»


5 Benefits of Farro, a Healthy and Nutritious Ancient Grain

By Mary Jane Brown, Authority Nutrition

Farro is also a great alternative to refined grains and can easily be added to your diet. READ MORE»


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