TODAY'S TOP STORIES - April 17, 2017

Paul Krugman: The American Jobs Crisis Is Way Bigger Than Trump Can Comprehend

By Ilana Novick, AlterNet

Miners and factory workers aren't the only ones losing their jobs.  READ MORE»


Robert Reich: Is Trump's Foreign Policy for America Just About $$ for His Businesses?

By Robert Reich, RobertReich.org

At first glance, foreign policy under Trump seems inconsistent, arbitrary, and devoid of principle... READ MORE»


One California Democrat Is Already Calling for Trump's Impeachment and the Rest of the Country Could Be Soon to Follow

By Heather Digby Parton, Salon

Maxine Waters is leading the charge. READ MORE»


‘F*ck you, Geraldo’: John Oliver Shreds Trump's Team of Sycophants

By Alexandra Rosenmann, AlterNet

"We have a leader operating on a learner's permit." READ MORE»


Outrage as Teen Denied Lung Transplant After Marijuana Use

By Janissa Delzo, Medical Daily

Lack of access to transplants is an ongoing--and life-threatening--issue for marijuana users. Fortunately, this kid was able to find help elsewhere.  READ MORE»


AlterNet Comics: Brian McFadden on Customer Compliance Cops

By Brian McFadden, AlterNet

"You paid for health insurance, not healthcare, stupid!" READ MORE»


Stop Swooning Over Canada's Justin Trudeau—The Man Is a Disaster for the Planet

By Bill McKibben, The Guardian

Donald Trump is a creep and unpleasant to look at, but at least he’s not a stunning hypocrite when it comes to climate change. READ MORE»


18 Staggering New Numbers on Corporate Income Tax Dodging As Average Americans Each Pay $9,100

By Sue Sturgis, Facing South

More than half a trillion dollars in tax breaks by 258 companies. READ MORE»


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