TODAY'S TOP STORIES - February 5, 2018

Bernie Supporters Aren't Exactly Getting What They Were Hoping for Out of the DNC

By Steven Rosenfeld, AlterNet

The reforms would address most of 2016's anti-democratic features. But there's more vetting before they come before full DNC.  READ MORE»


Ugly Corruption Winds Its Way Through Trump's Justice Dept.

By Nicole Karlis, Salon

In chaotic times, it’s easy for some unjust pursuits to fly under the radar. READ MORE»


Robert Reich: 20 of Trump's Biggest Broken Promises

By Robert Reich, Robert Reich's Blog

You bought what he was selling, but it hasn't arrived. READ MORE»


Why Is the US Lagging Way Behind Other Countries in Closing the Gender Pay Gap?

By Liz Posner, AlterNet

The U.S. has lessons to learn from Iceland, Slovenia and Rwanda. READ MORE»


How America's Economic Ideology Is Making People Depressed and Anxiety-Filled

By Amy Goodman, Democracy Now!

An interview with Johann Hari, author of Lost Connections: Uncovering the Real Causes of Depression—and the Unexpected Solutions. READ MORE»


Amazon Sparks Worries With Patent on Worker-Tracking Wristband

By Julia Conley, Common Dreams

Patent designs detail how wristbands would vibrate if wearer moves hand "incorrectly" when completing warehouse work. READ MORE»


Divorce Lawyers Urging Clients to Separate Now Due to Trump Alimony Tax Law Changes

By Tom Boggioni, Raw Story

Lawyers claim the real victims of the tax law change will be women. READ MORE»


Police and Prosecutors Routinely Steal Cash from Poor People Accused of Crimes

By Peter Kraska, AlterNet

It's called civil asset forfeiture. In 2015, $5 billion was taken "without basis." READ MORE»


Holocaust-Denying Former American Nazi Party Leader Running Unopposed in Illinois GOP Primary

AlterNet

He's almost guaranteed to become the Republican nominee. READ MORE»


Six Big Losers in Our 'Booming' Economy

By Paul Buchheit, AlterNet

While stocks doubled, 18% more kids fell into poverty.  READ MORE»


Trump Propagandist Devin Nunes May Release 5 More Memos Trying to Discredit Justice and State Departments

AlterNet

The chilling plan plays right into the president's authoritarian hands. READ MORE»


Ivanka Trump's Paid Family Leave Plan Steals the Money from Social Security and Delays Retirement

By David Edwards, Raw Story

Nothing from the first family comes without a major catch. READ MORE»


Another Warmonger Gets Rewarded for Being Wrong on Iraq War

By Adam Johnson, FAIR

Max Boot joins WaPo opinion staff, where opinion was 91 percent in favor of Iraq invasion. READ MORE»


Watch Whoopi Goldberg Explain Why She Doesn't Refer to Trump by His Title

By Elizabeth Preza, Raw Story

She acknowledges the controversy around her decision. READ MORE»


Bush DOJ Lawyer Lays Into Sessions for Being 'Missing in Action' Amid Trump's FBI Attacks

By Noor Al-Sibai, Raw Story

“Why isn’t he sticking up for the department?” READ MORE»


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