TODAY'S TOP STORIES - March 29, 2018

John Bolton: Warmonger... and Now, Kingmaker?

By Jefferson Morley, AlterNet

The new national security adviser has doled out $14 million to Republican candidates in the last five years. READ MORE»


Mitt Romney Is a Monster

By Heather Digby Parton, Salon

So much for the #NeverTrumpers: Weeks after denouncing intolerance, Romney says he’s more Trumpy than anyone. READ MORE»


North Carolina Prisons Finally Banned This Barbaric Practice Used on Pregnant Inmates

By Brendan Gauthier, AlterNet

Many states still require women prisoners to be shackled during childbirth. READ MORE»


This Kind of Woman Is More Likely to Have Unwanted Sex: Study

By Liz Posner, AlterNet

Many women are still socialized to believe that sex is all about her partner's pleasure. READ MORE»


Gun Violence and Mental Health Are Connected—But Not in the Way You’d Think

By Dr. Celine Gounder, Common Dreams

The impulsive nature of teenage suicidality, coupled with the uniquely American easy access to guns, makes it much more likely that suicidal thoughts and behaviors will culminate in death. READ MORE»


Republicans Will Reportedly Push for a Ridiculous Balanced Budget Amendment — Here's Why It Will Fail

By Cody Fenwick, AlterNet

The party has absolutely no credibility on this issue. READ MORE»


Why Is UCLA Doing Big Pharma's Dirty Work in India?

By Alexander Zaitchik, AlterNet

A university develops a breakthrough prostate cancer drug—and then fights to keep it priced beyond reach. READ MORE»


CNN's Chris Cuomo Quotes the Bible to Shame Rick Santorum's 'Hypocrisy' on Trump's Immorality

By Sarah K. Burris, Raw Story

Cuomo demanded to know why Santorum refused to attack Trump the way he attacked Bill Clinton. READ MORE»


Leftist Caravan in Brazil Threatens Its Ruling Billionaire Class

By Vijay Prashad, AlterNet

Could a widely loved populist make a comeback? READ MORE»


Trump Called Roseanne Barr to Congratulate Her for Strong TV Ratings—Seriously

By Elizabeth Preza, Raw Story

The president has time for everything except his job. READ MORE»


One No-Brainer Way to Bring Gun Deaths Down

By Aniqa Raihan, OtherWords

Closing the "boyfriend loophole" would save lives without putting guns in classrooms or taking them off store shelves. READ MORE»


Trump's Lawyer Said the President Was 'Prepared to Pardon' Michael Flynn: Report

By Cody Fenwick, AlterNet

The attorney also discussed the possibility of a pardon with the former aide's lawyer. READ MORE»


Jeb Bush Just Implied to a Yale Audience That Trump's Kids Don't Love Their Dad

By Bob Brigham, Raw Story

He also joked about being in "therapy" after the abusive campaign season. READ MORE»


Here's Why Trump's New VA Secretary Pick Ronny Jackson Is Worrying Veterans Groups

By Cody Fenwick, AlterNet

The president's doctor doesn't have any experience running a major government agency. READ MORE»


Killed in Cold Blood: Alton Sterling’s Family Decries Decision Not to Charge Officers for Murder

By Amy Goodman, Democracy Now!

If he was white, this would never happen. READ MORE»


D.C. Joins Seven States with Campaigns to Close Carried Interest Loophole

By Sarah Anderson, Inequality.org

President Trump's failure to fulfill a campaign promise to ax the controversial tax benefit for hedge fund and private equity fund managers has sparked action at the state level. READ MORE»


Mike Pence's Hometown of Columbus Will Hold Its First LGBT Pride Festival

By Cody Fenwick, AlterNet

A high school student has organized the event in the small town. READ MORE»


Trump Tweeted a Bunch of Old Photos to Try to Prove His Nonexistent Wall Is Being Built

By Bob Brigham, Raw Story

To make matters worse, the pictures are of a repair effort started under his predecessor. READ MORE»


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