TODAY'S TOP STORIES - February 1, 2018

Is It Time to Lower the Legal Drinking Age?

By Phillip Smith, AlterNet

The U.S. is out of step with the rest of the world.  READ MORE»


6 Classic Ways Cops Spin the Media to Hide Their Abuses of Power

By Adam Johnson, FAIR

How to spot copspeak in the media. READ MORE»


Swearing in Your Sleep Might Help Protect You in Waking Life

By Kali Holloway, AlterNet

One theory suggests vulgar sleep-talk toughens you up for reality. READ MORE»


A Sliver of Hope for Gun Control: States Are Starting to Take Them Away From Abusers

By Amanda Marcotte, Salon

Despite the NRA’s power, legislators in many states are working to disarm men with domestic violence records. READ MORE»


As Mining Companies in Africa Make Billions, Children Are Left Illiterate

By Vijay Prashad, AlterNet

Those who can least afford to pay the heaviest price. READ MORE»


New Poll Shows Frightening Jump in Trump Approval Rating Since December

AlterNet

The result was ten points higher than the same poll found last month. READ MORE»


9 Dishes Chefs Eat When They're Sick

By Melissa Kravitz, AlterNet

You might be better off enjoying a bowl of brothy soup than taking flu medications. READ MORE»


One Congressman Who Balked at Trump's Immigration Ruse

By Jefferson Morley, AlterNet

Fake sympathy veils the plan to deport the Dreamers, the Illinois congressman says. READ MORE»


ICE Has Made Yet Another Group the Target of a Vicious Immigration Crackdown

By Jacob Sugarman, AlterNet

The law enforcement agency is completely out of control. READ MORE»


Wall Street Made Bank on Trump in 2017

By Porter McConnell, Luísa Galvão, Inequality.org

A tax cut bonanza for the finance industry. READ MORE»


DREAMers Are Not Bargaining Chips

By Sadhana Singh, The American Prospect

How the battle for legalization became a battle for America’s good name. READ MORE»


5 Million Gallons of Freshwater Used to Frack a Single Gas Well

By Lorraine Chow, EcoWatch

That's more than enough to fill seven Olympic-size swimming pools. READ MORE»


After Decades of Being Chained and Abused, the 'Saddest Elephant in the World' Is Finally Free

By Katherine Sullivan, AlterNet

A pair of notorious animal abusers face criminal charges. READ MORE»


Trump Ally Roger Stone Shows Up at Ecuadorian Embassy Housing Julian Assange

By Bob Brigham, Raw Story

The controversial political advisor tried to downplay his presence. READ MORE»


A California Trend Worth Catching: College for All

By Chuck Collins, OtherWords

America's left coast is showing how to break up concentrated wealth and fund higher education for all. READ MORE»


Adam Schiff Says Devin Nunes ‘Secretly Altered’ Anti-FBI Memo Before Sending to White House

By Elizabeth Preza, Raw Story

The charge was followed by a damning statement from the Senate minority leader. READ MORE»


Trump Role in Drafting Dishonest Don Jr. Statement a 'Focus' of Mueller Probe: Report

By Elizabeth Preza, Raw Story

Hope Hicks is also under scrutiny. READ MORE»


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