TODAY'S TOP STORIES - March 22, 2018

On World Water Day, New Campaign Kicks Off to Bring Clean Water to the Oil-Contaminated Upper Amazon

By Alexander Zaitchik, AlterNet

An ambitious project seeks to provide clean water to rural indigenous communities devastated by Big Oil. READ MORE»


Chomsky: 'The Republican Party Is the Most Dangerous Organization in Human History'

By Lynn Stuart Parramore, AlterNet

The renowned linguist and cognitive scientist on where we stand as an economy, as a country, and as human beings. READ MORE»


Treason or Treachery: Trump's Legal Troubles Are Heading Into Court and Could Backfire in Spectacular Ways

By Steven Rosenfeld, AlterNet

Robert Mueller's investigation continues. Women are suing to overturn agreements hiding adultery or worse. READ MORE»


The Letter the President Should Have Written to Sandy Hook Mom Nicole Hockley…

By Katherine Fugate, AlterNet

A real president would talk to parents of slain children, not run from them.  READ MORE»


Is John Bolton Too Tough on Russia for Donald Trump?

By Jefferson Morley, AlterNet

Where the president sees a "hoax," the would-be national security adviser sees an "assault." READ MORE»


Democrats Made Sure the New Spending Bill Won't Fund Trump's Ludicrous Wall

By Cody Fenwick, AlterNet

It may have been the president's last chance to fund his biggest campaign promise. READ MORE»


Does the Right Want to Do Away with the Humanities Altogether?

By Jacob Sugarman, AlterNet

A Wisconsin university is considering eliminating 13 majors. Scott Walker must be delighted. READ MORE»


How a Scrappy Campus Union Saved Tennessee From Privatization

By Chris Brooks, Rebecca Kolins Givan, In These Times

The southern victory could be a blueprint for defending the public sector.  READ MORE»


Arrested for Jumping a Turnstile: How New York City Punishes the Poor

By Josmar Trujillo, Truthout

It's time to end Broken Windows policing. READ MORE»


World's Last Male Northern White Rhino Dies

By Lorraine Chow, EcoWatch

Sudan's death has left only two females left to save his subspecies from extinction. READ MORE»


Michael Moore Blasts 'Corporate Media' for Only Talking About 'Russia, Russia, Russia'

By Charlie May, Salon

“If we just get rid of Trump, and return to what it was like the day before Trump, how were things then?”  READ MORE»


For These Children of Iraq, Help Did Not Arrive

By Claudia Lefko, Common Dreams

The unseen cost of three decades of war in Iraq.  READ MORE»


Watch Ruth Bader Ginsburg Show Off Her Jaw-Dropping Gym Skills to Stephen Colbert

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The beloved justice is known for her intense workouts and focus on personal health. READ MORE»


'The Battle for Paradise': Naomi Klein on Disaster Capitalism & the Fight for Puerto Rico’s Future

By Amy Goodman, Juan González, Democracy Now!

Corporations are making a killing over Hurricane Maria's destruction.  READ MORE»


Billionaires Won’t Save the World—Just Look at Elon Musk

By Sam Pizzigati, OtherWords

The "playboy genius" is essentially squandering taxpayer money on pet projects like Mars trips and flamethrowers.  READ MORE»


12 Healthy Foods High in Antioxidants

By Ryan Raman, Authority Nutrition

Antioxidants help defend your body's cells from damage caused by potentially harmful molecules known as free radicals. READ MORE»


Tucker Carlson Unleashes Racist Broadside on Fox News Against Latino Immigrants

By Cody Fenwick, AlterNet

"This is more change than human beings are designed to digest," he said. READ MORE»


Devin Nunes Is Being Investigated by the FEC for Possible Campaign Finance Violations

By Noor Al-Sibai, Raw Story

Three apparent violations are cited in the notice. READ MORE»


Saudi Crown Prince MBS Is Claiming to Have Kushner ‘in His Pocket’

By Bob Brigham, Raw Story

He reportedly received sensitive information from the presidential daily briefing too. READ MORE»


Here Are the Primary Topics Mueller Reportedly Wants to Discuss with Trump

By Elizabeth Preza, Raw Story

The president's possible obstruction is about to take center stage. READ MORE»


Watch a Former CIA Director Say Russia May 'Have Something' On Trump

By Cody Fenwick, AlterNet

"I am concerned about our future and our national security," he said. READ MORE»


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