TODAY'S TOP STORIES - January 18, 2018

Does Bitcoin Have a Future?

By Marshall Auerback, AlterNet

It's a recipe for fraud. READ MORE»


Lindsey Graham Thought He Had Trump Tamed—but Got Played Instead

By Heather Digby Parton, Salon

Graham and Dick Durbin thought that they had a DACA deal with Trump—classic case of smart men, foolish choices.  READ MORE»


Why We Need #MeToo Now: 8 Important Points About This New Tactic Women Can Protect Themselves With

By Valerie Tarico, AlterNet

#MeToo started as an outcry of anger and anguish. But retributive justice swiftly followed. READ MORE»


‘Bad Teacher’ Porn: the Politics Behind Our Obsession with Stories of Student-Teacher Sex

By Liz Posner, AlterNet

The media has a clear agenda for delivering so many stories of classroom relationships gone wrong. READ MORE»


In Rebuff to Sessions, Federal Marijuana Justice Act Filed in House

By Phillip Smith, AlterNet

This is not just any marijuana legalization bill. READ MORE»


I Am American, Jewish, and Banned From Israel for My Activism

By Medea Benjamin, AlterNet

I support nonviolent boycott, divestment and sanctions; the move to ban me and others will backfire.  READ MORE»


Trump Suggests That a Terror Attack Could Help Republicans in the 2018 Midterm Elections: Report

By Chris Sosa, AlterNet

The implications of his flippant words are deeply frightening. READ MORE»


Homeland Security 'Guarding' Voting Booths? It's the Trump Team's Big Wish

By Sean Steinberg, WhoWhatWhy.com

In an exit interview, Maine's Secretary of State reveals more on why Kris Kobach wants DHS to interfere in elections. READ MORE»


5 Ways Capitalist Logic Has Sabotaged the Scientific Community

By Justin Podur, AlterNet

Academics should be collaborating, not competing for pseudoscientific rankings. READ MORE»


Sexual Assault on Airplanes Is Way Too Common, and #MeToo Could Change That

By Emily C. Bell, AlterNet

Passengers are telling their stories.  READ MORE»


Gay Olympic Athlete Adam Rippon Says He Doesn't Want to Meet Mike Pence Before Games

By Chris Sosa, AlterNet

The bigoted vice president "should really go to church." READ MORE»


Trump's Lies Are White Nationalist Gospel

By Jason Opal, The Conversation

Our president is a racist. So are many of his fans. READ MORE»


8 Business Leaders Who Are Investing to Close Slaughterhouses for Good

By Joe Loria, AlterNet

These business executives and entrepreneurs know that the future of food means not killing animals. READ MORE»


Historian Who Correctly Predicted Every Presidential Win Since Reagan Believes Trump Will Be Impeached

By Chris Sosa, AlterNet

The evidence against the president could force his party's hand. READ MORE»


Corey Lewandowski Wouldn't Answer House Intel Questions About What He Did After Trump Campaign

By Noor Al-Sibai, Raw Story

The former campaign manager also wouldn't talk about whether he'd discussed his testimony with the president. READ MORE»


Report: Legal Marijuana Would Create One Million Jobs

By Summer Meza, Newsweek

If we could only get Jeff Sessions and federal marijuana prohibition out of the way.  READ MORE»


Steve Bannon Reportedly Overshared Details About the Trump-Russia Meeting During Hearing

By Brad Reed, Raw Story

The former White House strategist revealed more than he likely intended. READ MORE»


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