TODAY'S TOP STORIES - August 20, 2017

How Evangelicals Support White Supremacy—Even Though They Reject Racism

By Chris Sosa, AlterNet

Many conservative Christians don't actually support racism in thought. People of color find themselves a casualty of Evangelical disinterest. READ MORE»


Why Charter Schools Have Lost Support from Democrats

By Jeff Bryant, AlterNet

NEA Vice President Becky Pringle says progressives are waking up to the vital importance of the collective good. READ MORE»


Are There Ways Anti-Trump Resisters and #NeverTrump Conservatives Can Work Together to Rid Us of Our Noxious President?

By Jefferson Morley, AlterNet

After Charlottesville, unity can topple a disgraced regime that is now running scared.  READ MORE»


The Noxious Combination of Racism, the Alt Right and the Upper Class

By Sarah Anderson, Inequality.org

When President Trump equated white supremacists with anti-racism protesters, he was sending a message to the thugs in the streets and to some in executive suites.  READ MORE»


There Is No Such Thing as 'White Pride'

By Matthew Rozsa, Salon

If you believe that "white pride" is analogous to other ethnic pride movements, you're ignorant, racist or both. READ MORE»


16 Charities Are Cancelling Mar-a-Lago Events Since Trump Defended White Supremacists

By Chris Sosa, AlterNet

The wide-ranging list of nonprofits want nothing to do with the president's racist comments. READ MORE»


A New Generation of White Supremacists Emerges in Charlottesville

By A.C. Thompson, Karim Hajj, ProPublica

A group that included many people who were college-educated or ex-military displayed effective planning. “White people are pretty good at getting organized,” said one. READ MORE»


Will Liberals Ever Stop Blaming Identity Politics for Trump's Election Win?

By Jim Sleeper, AlterNet

In his newest book, Mark Lilla hopes to save the left from itself. He's doing it no favors. READ MORE»


Why Trump Keeps White Supremacists Close to Him, And What it Means For the Future

By Adele M. Stan, The American Prospect

The current president of the United States has his own little army of men who play by no rules, many armed to the teeth with assault rifles, who chant racist slurs.  READ MORE»


Burger King Is Building Artificial Limbs So That Disabled People Can Eat Their Unhealthy Burgers

By Robin Scher, AlterNet

BK's new cholesterol-laden monstrosity is five beef patties layered with bacon and cheese. READ MORE»


One More Lesson from Charlottesville: Our Comedians Are More Ethical Than Our President

By Sophia A. McClennen, Salon

How did we get to a point where late night comedians have a better moral compass than our nation’s leaders? READ MORE»


Silicon Valley’s Techno-Capitalists Have a Low-Wage Worker Revolt on Their Hands

By Julianne Tveten, In These Times

Unionization is a momentous feat for any labor sector, and in Silicon Valley it’s downright Herculean. READ MORE»


Why Social Smoking Can Be Just as Bad for You as Daily Smoking

By Bernadette Melnyk, The Conversation

Cigarette smoking is deadly, even if done in moderation. READ MORE»


Trapped – Brave New Films Presents the Bail Trap Game

By Mike Plewa, Brave New Films

The latest project of Brave New Films tackles the injustice of our money bail system through an 8-bit video game. READ MORE»


There’s No Known Cure For Arthritis, But Marijuana Works Wonders

By Trey Reckling, The Fresh Toast

More than 50 million Americans suffer from this painful, debilitating condition. READ MORE»


American Spy Chief Who Knows What Happened Between Putin and Trump Might Lose His Job

By Noor Al-Sibai, Raw Story

Overshadowed by news of a potential Klan rally in North Carolina and ex-White House strategist Steve Bannon’s ouster, another monumental shift occurred on Friday. READ MORE»


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