TODAY'S TOP STORIES - January 19, 2018

AlterNet’s 'Real News' Media Awards That Expose Trump as the Horrible Person He Is

By Kali Holloway, AlterNet

Here and there, the news does its job.  READ MORE»


A Game-Changer in Florida Politics With National Implications Is on the Verge of Making the 2018 Ballot

By Steven Rosenfeld, AlterNet

Restoring the voting rights of more than 1.5 million people would change Florida's electorate and justice system. READ MORE»


Is 'Sloppy Steve' Bannon Now Trump’s Biggest Problem?

By Heather Digby Parton, Salon

After a day of dramatic testimony and an unexpected subpoena, the big question is: What does Steve Bannon know?  READ MORE»


Trump's Dysfunction Drives Shameless Republicans Toward the Abyss

By Jefferson Morley, AlterNet

As the porn-star loving president flubs his lines, women and independents are fleeing in droves. READ MORE»


The Supreme Court Just Blocked an Order for North Carolina to Redraw Gerrymandered Congressional Map

By Chris Sosa, AlterNet

The court offered no explanation for its suspension. READ MORE»


8 Ways to Reduce Your Exposure to Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals

By Caroline Cox, AlterNet

Our government won't protect us from these harmful chemicals, so we have to protect ourselves. READ MORE»


There Is a Life Brutal Facing Millions of Immigrants Who Seek Opportunity Abroad

By Vijay Prashad, AlterNet

Ethiopians and Bangladeshis endure sexual violence and beatings by police in the countries they seek work in. READ MORE»


'So You Want to Talk About Race,' White People? Start Here

By Erin Keane, Salon

Before putting the burden of explaining oppression on people of color, read this accessible primer. READ MORE»


Over 100,000 People Have Pledged to Go Vegan for Veganuary

By Joe Loria, AlterNet

One person every six seconds vows to ditch meat, dairy and eggs. READ MORE»


Racist Trump Appointee Resigns After Audio Emerges of Him Claiming 'Black Race' Has 'Lax' Morality

By Chris Sosa, AlterNet

Questions remain about the vetting process for administration appointees. READ MORE»


How Big Pharma Infiltrated the Boston Museum of Science

By Martha Rosenberg, AlterNet

Pharma pushes its questionable psychiatric drugs on cash-hungry museums. READ MORE»


Ahed Tamimi Offers Israelis a Lesson Worthy of Gandhi

By Jonathan Cook, AlterNet

One veteran peace activist called her Palestine’s Joan of Arc. READ MORE»


America Is on a Dangerous Path to a Second Korean War

By Rajan Menon, TomDispatch

The best way to avert catastrophe is accepting the reality of a nuclear-armed North Korea. READ MORE»


Trump Admin Commits to Forever War in Syria Against Iran

By Juan Cole, Informed Comment

The U.S. is keeping the pot boiling by promoting continued instability in Syria. READ MORE»


Conservative Nicolle Wallace Says Trump Listens to 'Anybody Who Calls Him Smart and Handsome’

AlterNet

The host described a childlike president who can't be trusted to make decisions. READ MORE»


Fox News' Jeanine Pirro Makes Joke of Trump's Racist 'Sh*thole' Comment at Mar-A-Lago

By Elizabeth Preza, Raw Story

The former judge is known for her bigoted conservative commentary. READ MORE»


Republican Congressman Scott Perry Seriously Thinks ISIS Was Behind Las Vegas Shooting

By Noor Al-Sibai, Raw Story

Someone should tell him that the terror group routinely takes credit for attacks it didn't plan. READ MORE»


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