TODAY'S TOP STORIES - February 20, 2018

The GOP Is Conducting Cyber Warfare Against Political Opponents

By Steven Rosenfeld, AlterNet

Automated Twitter storms attacking Democrats. Tens of thousands of faked emails calling for deregulation. Made-up endorsements from pop-up news sites. READ MORE»


Millions of Americans are Among the Poorest People in the World

By Paul Buchheit, AlterNet

People in power won't do anything about it.  READ MORE»


Why We Need Black Feminism More Than Ever Under Trump

By Shannon Weber, AlterNet

This political time calls for intersectionality. READ MORE»


Dems in Congress Demand Hearings for Trump's Sexual Harassment Accusers

By Ilana Novick, AlterNet

This Presidents' Day, let's fight for the survivors.  READ MORE»


Baltimore Police Corruption Myths: Dirty Cops Don't Just Target Criminals

By D. Watkins, Salon

Yes, robbery is still illegal, even when cops are pocketing the spoils.  READ MORE»


Trump's Fast-Food Engorged World Is Petty, Small, Miserable, Anxious and Angry

By Ed Simon, History News Network

Our president's only religion is self-worship.  READ MORE»


What Can Noam Chomsky's Co-Author Teach Us in the Age of Trump?

By Justin Podur, AlterNet

Ed Herman's media criticism remains as vital today as ever. READ MORE»


Trump's First Year in Office Was So Bad That Scholars Already Rank Him as the Worst President Ever

By Brad Reed, Raw Story

He's also the most polarizing president in American history. READ MORE»


Law Professor Proposes Bringing Back Indentured Servitude

By Joe Patrice, Above the Law

In fairness, he makes a valiant case for it, but this idea is probably best left in the dustbin of history. READ MORE»


Five Months After Maria, San Juan Mayor Decries 'Disaster Capitalism' & Privatization in Puerto Rico

By Amy Goodman, Democracy Now!

25% of the island is without power, and the Trump administration does nothing. READ MORE»


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