TODAY'S TOP STORIES - October 2, 2017

4 Keys to Mueller's Investigation of Trump

By Jefferson Morley, AlterNet

The special prosecutor targets the perps, the crimes, the motive and the means READ MORE»


Las Vegas Gunman Who Killed More Than 50 Identified, Companion Taken into Custody

By Travis Gettys, Raw Story

Police say Stephen Craig Paddock had a criminal past. READ MORE»


The Enormous Cost of More Nuclear Weapons: What Is the Gain?

By Guy T. Saperstein and Kelsey Abkin, AlterNet

Is funding the expansion of our nuclear arsenal in the country's best interest or is it just Trump's latest boastful display of American power? READ MORE»


9 Reasons Trump’s Tax Plan Will Hurt You

By David Cay Johnston, DC Report

It's a scheme of the super-rich, by the super-rich, for the super-rich. READ MORE»


John Oliver Slams Trump for Being Trump Throughout the Humanitarian Crisis in Puerto Rico

By Chris Sosa, AlterNet

The host acknowledges the president's awfulness has become predictable. READ MORE»


It Is Truly Hard to Imagine That Our President Is Such a Disgusting Person, and63 Million People Voted for Him

By Kali Holloway, AlterNet

This is the inevitable result of Trump's racism and malice. READ MORE»


Leaked Memo Reveals White House Strategy to Duck Blame for Puerto Rico Catastrophe

By David Ferguson, Raw Story

The administration mapped out its "hit" on San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz. READ MORE»


Women Are Often Caught in a Double Bind: And the Inner Voice of Doubt Can Be a Problem

By Mattea Kramer, Tom Dispatch

Women and The Donald in everyday life . READ MORE»


A Psycho-Proctologist Speaks: What Makes an Ass an Ass?

By Jeremy Sherman, AlterNet

A surprising approach to what makes someone a jerk.  READ MORE»


Kamala Harris Backs Kneeling NFL Protesters in Speech to Atlanta Church

By Chris Sosa, AlterNet

The Democratic senator called the president a bully. READ MORE»


Grindr Has a Dangerous Problem—Lots of Underage Users

By Chris Sosa, AlterNet

The app isn't doing enough to protect queer kids. READ MORE»


Bill Moyers: Vulture Capitalists Circle Above Puerto Rico Prey

By Bill Moyers, Moyers & Company

As people in Puerto Rico are dying and President Trump lashes out at San Juan's mayor. READ MORE»


The GOP Is So Ineffective Because They Only Listen to Their Billion Dollar Donors

By Eliza Newlin Carney, The American Prospect

Republican leaders are reeling from their primary loss in Alabama and the demise of their health-care bill, but they have only themselves—and their big donors—to blame. READ MORE»


5 Reasons Trump's Sports Taunts May Be Different and Could Really Hurt Him

By Rick Gell, AlterNet

The NBA and NFL may prove to be more formidable than Little Marco and Lyin' Ted. READ MORE»


How Californians Consume Marijuana: The 4 Most Common Methods of Getting High

By Phillip Smith, AlterNet

The traditional method remains the favorite, but alternatives are gaining market share.  READ MORE»


For India's Hindu Nationalists, Religion Alone Defines Entitlement, Rights and Citizenship

By Teesta Setalvad, AlterNet

The game of parliamentary numbers is on the side of Hindu nationalists. Will democracy protect all of India's citizens? READ MORE»


O’Reilly’s Appearance with Hannity Reveals what Fox News Cares About

By Pam Vogel, Media Matters

Was Bill O’Reilly’s appearance just a boost for ratings?  READ MORE»


Oil and Plastic Are Choking Planet Earth: We Have to Stop Pretending This Isn't a Problem

By Dr. David Suzuki, AlterNet

It's one thing to argue over solutions, but to reject the need for them is suicidal. READ MORE»


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