TODAY'S TOP STORIES - January 21, 2018

Trump Isn't Crazy, He's Just a Terrible Person: Leading Psychiatrist

By Kali Holloway, AlterNet

The president is more "bad than mad," according to the man who wrote the book on personality disorders. READ MORE»


Voucher Schools Are Teaching Kids What Can Only Be Described as Right-Wing Propaganda

By Jennifer Berkshire, AlterNet

Betsy DeVos is a relentless proponent of private religious schools. Here’s what they actually teach. READ MORE»


Second Women's March Draws Huge Anti-Trump Crowds as the Government Shuts Down

By April M. Short, AlterNet

Women take to the streets again, empowered by #MeToo and fed up over immigration. READ MORE»


There Is a Major CEO Tax Con Job Going On

By Leo Gerard, AlterNet

CEOs are giving out one-time bonuses instead of the $4,000 to $9,000 salary increases that Trump and the GOP promised workers. READ MORE»


The Amount of Money America Wastes on Covert Warfare Will Shock You

By Nick Turse, TomDispatch

The year in special ops. READ MORE»


The U.S. Has Treated Poor Countries Like Sh*tholes for Decades

By John Feffer, Foreign Policy in Focus

Trump's racist remarks are offensive. The brutal excesses of U.S. foreign policy are worse. READ MORE»


Jim Hightower: Guess Who's Making Sure Many Huge Corporations Stay Profitable?

By Jim Hightower, AlterNet

As always, the American people are stuck with the bill.  READ MORE»


How Medieval Churches Used Witch Hunts to Gain More Followers

By Becky Little, History Channel

The Catholic and Protestant churches promoted themselves by persecuting witches, economists argue. READ MORE»


‘Cash before Christ’: Bishop William Barber Accuses Franklin Graham of Being ‘Bought Off’ to Defend Trump

By Bob Brigham, Raw Story

The son of evangelical televangelist Billy Graham has been defending President Trump’s year in office. READ MORE»


Diabetes Crisis Threatens to Undermine Health Care — While GOP Destroys It

By Amanda Marcotte, Salon

Diabetes affects 10 percent of adults, but Republicans are undermining virtually all programs that can help. READ MORE»


Mixing These Drugs With Marijuana Can Be Dangerous

By Terry Hacienda, The Fresh Toast

On prescription pills and consume marijuana? Read this and then go have a talk with your doctor. READ MORE»


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