TODAY'S TOP STORIES - February 28, 2018

5 Other Outrageous Spenders in Trump's Cabinet Besides Ben Carson

By Brendan Gauthier, AlterNet

In too many instances, so-called "fiscal conservatives" threw money around on extravagances.  READ MORE»


Alaska's Republican Congressman Has Some Mind-Melting Thoughts About the Holocaust

By Ilana Novick, AlterNet

Don Young won't let history or basic decency get in the way of his gun rights advocacy. READ MORE»


Black Mother Charged with Homicide After Off-Duty Cop Slams Into Her Car at 94 MPH

By Travis Gettys, Raw Story

Police claim Brittany Stephens failed to secure her baby daughter's car seat. READ MORE»


The Reality of Forgiving All Student Debt the Trump Administration Will Never Acknowledge

By Jessica Corbett, Common Dreams

A new study suggests it could boost the economy and help revitalize higher education.  READ MORE»


Father of Parkland Student Who Accused CNN of Scripting Town Hall Admits to Doctoring Emails

By Elizabeth Preza, Raw Story

There goes Fox News' latest conspiracy theory. READ MORE»


Lehigh University Faculty Votes to Rescind Trump's Honorary Degree

By Jen Hayden, DailyKos

What took them so long? READ MORE»


Could Beto O'Rourke Pull Off a Stunning Upset Against Ted Cruz?

By Nicole Karlis, Salon

The Democratic challenger has raised $1.5 million more than his opponent. READ MORE»


Dick's Sporting Goods Has Stopped Selling Assault Rifles Before—It Didn't Last

By Sarah K. Burris, Raw Story

The company's latest announcement is likely a PR stunt. READ MORE»


Robert Reich: The Trump Economy Is Doomed from the Start

By Robert Reich, RobertReich.org

Corporate tax cuts have never trickled down to workers, and they won't start now. READ MORE»


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