TODAY'S TOP STORIES - March 14, 2018

Bottled Water, Brought to You by Fracking?

By Wenonah Hauter, AlterNet

The link between fracking and the bottled water industry is one more reason to take back the tap. READ MORE»


Robert Reich: 6 Ways Millennials Will Clean Up the Mess Baby Boomers Left Them (Video)

By Robert Reich, RobertReich.org

Luckily, they're well equipped for the job. READ MORE»


New CIA Director Gina Haspel Has a Long History of Pushing for Torture

By Jefferson Morley, AlterNet

She also enjoys the support of top Obama officials. READ MORE»


Could Josh Kushner’s Liberal Stance Threaten Brother Jared Kushner's Place in the White House?

By Mehreen Kasana, AlterNet

Jared's younger sibling recently made a large donation to a surprising progressive cause.  READ MORE»


Democrat Conor Lamb on Verge of Winning Pennsylvania House Seat in Major Upset Victory Against Trump and GOP

By Steven Rosenfeld, AlterNet

He leads by several hundred votes with mail-in ballots yet to be fully counted. READ MORE»


This 60-Second Test Will Diagnose Any Authoritarian

By Jeremy Sherman, AlterNet

How to know if you're about to join a cult or become a Trump supporter. READ MORE»


21 Reasons Betsy DeVos Is So Widely Disliked

By Steven Singer, Common Dreams

She is deeply unpopular, but not because she's misunderstood. It's actually the opposite of that. People know exactly who she is. READ MORE»


Trump's Immigration Policies Criminalize Immigrants

By Aviva Chomsky, TomDispatch

His DACA-sabotage is only the latest evidence. READ MORE»


John Kelly Reportedly Screamed at the Television Within Earshot of Trump Over Tillerson News Coverage

AlterNet

The chief of staff was not enjoying his job on Tuesday. READ MORE»


Donald Trump's Trade Wars Hurt America's Credibility

By Nomi Prins, Truthdig

We're hurting our allies and empowering our enemies. READ MORE»


Fox News Is Being Sued by Murdered DNC Staffer Seth Rich's Family for Spreading Conspiracy Theory

By Noor Al-Sibai, Raw Story

The propaganda-peddling network may finally face consequences for its dishonesty. READ MORE»


Scientists Have Established a Link Between Brain Damage and Religious Fundamentalism

By Bobby Azarian, Raw Story

This explains a lot about our current political situation. READ MORE»


How the Oglala Sioux Are Freeing Themselves From Fossil Fuel

By Saul Elbein, AlterNet

Native-owned solar energy is powering remote water protector camps. READ MORE»


Rex Tillerson Criticizes Russia in Farewell Address After Being Fired by Trump on Twitter

By Martin Cizmar, Raw Story

The outgoing secretary of state took an indirect parting shot at the president. READ MORE»


Afghanistan Is in the Midst of a Public Health Crisis, and It's Partly Due to America's Endless War

By Dr. César Chelala, AlterNet

About half of children under five are stunted due to chronic malnutrition. READ MORE»


Democratic Report Says 'Good Faith Reason' to Believe There May Be Tapes of Trump and Comey

By Noor Al-Sibai, Raw Story

The status report doesn't look good for the White House. READ MORE»


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