TODAY'S TOP STORIES - May 28, 2017

8 Embarrassing Things Trump Did on His European Tour

By Kali Holloway, AlterNet

We have to let this guy go out and humiliate the U.S. over and over?  READ MORE»


Wake Up, Liberals: There Will be No 2018 'Blue Wave,' No Democratic Majority and No Impeachment

By Andrew O'Hehir, Salon

There's no quick fix for Trump or our damaged democracy—and the Democrats still look hopeless READ MORE»


Mike Huckabee & Israel’s Apocalyptic Temple Movement Sets the Stage for a Summer of Holy War

By Dan Cohen, AlterNet

Was a provocative West Bank march led by Christian Zionist honcho Mike Huckabee a sign of trouble to come?  READ MORE»


The Virtual Couch: Is On-line Therapy Going Viral?

By Jessica Goodheart, Capital and Main

Billed as the world’s largest online therapy platform, BetterHelp is also turning therapy into a U.S. export. READ MORE»


80% of Urban Areas Have Unhealthy Amounts of Air Pollution—Here's How You Can Limit Your Exposure

By Robin Scher, AlterNet

Airbone pollution kills 5.5 million people a year -- you can limit your exposure READ MORE»


Maryland and Manchester: We Can’t Let Heinous Attacks Overseas Obscure Our Homegrown Terrorism Problem

By Chauncey DeVega, Salon

Yes, Islamist extremism is a worldwide threat. But we're less eager to talk about domestic hate crimes as terror. READ MORE»


What Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos Calls Education Transformation Is Actually Public Theft

By Jeff Bryant, Education Opportunity Network

K-12 privateers have billions in taxpayer subsidies in their sights. READ MORE»


Two People Stabbed to Death in Portland While Standing Up to White Supremacist's Hate Speech

By April M. Short, AlterNet

When good samaritans attempted to calm the man, he killed two and hospitalized a third. READ MORE»


4 Reasons You Should Grow Your Own Pot Plants

By Phillip Smith, AlterNet

It's planting time right now for outdoor growers. If you're trying to convince yourself you should join in, we're here to help.  READ MORE»


More From Out of Control Trump Administration: Transportation Department Puts the Brakes on Truck Safety

By Sarah Okeson, DC Report

The Trump Administration Again Delays New Rules for Driver Training READ MORE»


How Alcoholics Anonymous Psychologically Abuses the Marginalized

By harMONEY samiruhh, The Establishment

In some ways, AA helped me. But as an afrolatin trans woman, it also hurt me. READ MORE»


Muslim, Jewish, Christian: The Problem Is That Trump 'Tolerance' Treats Every Belief as Equally Meaningless

By Marty Kaplan, AlterNet

Pluralism is the euphemism for how we manage the mess made when the worshippers of different gods maintain that theirs is the one and only. READ MORE»


Experts Upgrade Donald Trump's Impeachment Odds As Russian Investigation Looms

By Chris Riotta, Newsweek

Could Trump be on his way to leaving the White House, regardless?  READ MORE»


20 Ways The Trump's Budget Declares New War on Poor By Hurting Seniors, People with Disabilities, Children and Single Mothers

By Kathleen Romig, Edwin Park, Michael Leachman, Tazra Mitchell, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities

A ripple affect slashing safety nets across federal government and the states. READ MORE»


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