TODAY'S TOP STORIES - January 4, 2018

Citizenship Questions in the Census? Trump's DOJ Has an Audacious New Project to Suppress the Vote

By Steven Rosenfeld, AlterNet

Why do top Republicans want paper proof of citizenship to vote? Because lots of blue voters don't have it. READ MORE»


Trump Is Still Involved in His Business Ventures All Over the World—Is That Constitutional?

By Heather Digby Parton, Salon

Now, about that emoluments clause: Autocratic governments around the globe are pouring money into Trump’s pocket. READ MORE»


The Surprising Upside to Video Game Addiction's Classification as a Mental Health Disorder

By Liz Posner, AlterNet

We couldn't treat what couldn't be diagnosed. READ MORE»


13 Reasons Why... We Can Look Forward to TV in 2018

By Melanie McFarland, Salon

Have hope: The coming year brings the return of many great shows. Here are the ones we’re highly anticipating. READ MORE»


Why Manafort's Attempt to Sue DOJ Shows How Vulnerable Trump Could Be

By Steven Rosenfeld, AlterNet

Manafort and Trump both have a Russian money problem. READ MORE»


How to Move Beyond Shock at Sexual Harassment: Identify the Root Cause

By Celisa Calacal, AlterNet

The problem is deeply rooted in our culture. READ MORE»


Israel Victim Blames 16-Year-Old Ahed Tamimi

By Ariel Gold, Taylor Morley, AlterNet

All because she stood up for her family and her people. READ MORE»


Trump Lawyers Send Cease and Desist Letter to Steve Bannon Citing His 'Disparaging' Remarks

By Chris Sosa, AlterNet

The letter was revealed following numerous reports of his comments about the president in an upcoming book. READ MORE»


Fueled by Social Media, America's News Outlets Have Really Gone off the Rails With Russiagate

By Norman Solomon, AlterNet

The story about Russian manipulation of social media won't fade away anytime soon.  READ MORE»


The Gig Economy May Strengthen the 'Invisible Advantage' Men Have at Work

By Hernán Galperin, The Conversation

Do women freelancers suffer the effects of ‘male privilege’? READ MORE»


The Very Real Threat of Climate Catastrophe

By Paul Sliker, Michael Palmieri, Dante Dallavalle, AlterNet

Christian Parenti discusses the role of both politics and the state in the climate crisis. READ MORE»


The Explosive Compound RDX May Be the Greatest Threat to the U.S.'s Health

By Ranjani Chakraborty, Abrahm Lustgarten, ProPublica

How the explosive is poisoning our soil—and our bodies. READ MORE»


U.S. Study Finds 1 in 10 Youth Experiences Some Form of Homelessness

By Edward Helmore, The Guardian

The survey polled more than 26,000 young people over two years. READ MORE»


Want to Avoid Migraines? Changing Your Diet Might Help

By Dr. Atli Arnarson, Authority Nutrition

Several studies suggest that certain foods may bring on migraines in some people. READ MORE»


GOP Senator Reportedly Attended a Private Briefing About the 25th Amendment and Trump

By Chris Sosa, AlterNet

The president's mental state is scaring his own party. READ MORE»


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