TODAY'S TOP STORIES - January 25, 2018

The GOP Has a Stranglehold on America's Election Map That Will Go On for Years

By Steven Rosenfeld, AlterNet

The one exception is Pennsylvania, where Democrats could gain a few House seats. READ MORE»


As Mueller Closes In, Paranoia Spreads in the White House

By Heather Digby Parton, Salon

Jeff Sessions tries to purge FBI of Comey’s influence, while right-wingers spread outrageous conspiracy theories. READ MORE»


Sure, #ReleaseTheMemo—Along With All of the Underlying Documentation

By Jefferson Morley, AlterNet

The last-ditch pro-Trump stunt depends on excessive "national security" secrecy.  READ MORE»


The World's Poorest Citizens Are Being Betrayed by the #1 Organization Designed to Protect Them

By Vijay Prashad, AlterNet

It is time for the countries of the Global South to call for a new UN convention on refugees. READ MORE»


Men, Here’s One Easy Way to Avoid Being a Sexual Harasser at Work

By Liz Posner, AlterNet

Don't be this guy. READ MORE»


Neoliberalism Is Taking a Steep Toll on an Entire Generation's Mental Health: Study

By Jacob Sugarman, AlterNet

Research finds our economic system has made us more judgmental of each other and ourselves. READ MORE»


Amazon’s Inter-City Headquarters Competition Epitomizes Our Class War Moment

By Nicole Karlis, Salon

American cities' rushing to give taxpayer money to Amazon hints at a brave new anti-democratic era. READ MORE»


Trump's White House Is Eerily Reminiscent of the Red Scare of 1917

By Ricky Riley, AlterNet

Five ways history is repeating itself. READ MORE»


Alabama Republicans Are Trying to Make Future Senate Special Elections Illegal

AlterNet

The state's governor-appointed senators could remain in place for years under the proposed legislation. READ MORE»


The Next Steps for the Women’s March? Moving a Progressive Agenda

By Jordan Sarti, Hannah Steinkopf-Frank, In These Times

After year one of the Trump presidency, women are furious. Now, many are asking where we go from here. READ MORE»


Inside the Trump Administration's War on UNRWA and Palestinian Refugees

By Max Blumenthal, The Real News Network

Diplomatic insider describes attempts by Jared Kushner and Nikki Haley to destroy a UN agency that supports millions of Palestinians.  READ MORE»


Here Are the 10 Worst Attacks on Workers From Trump’s First Year

Economic Policy Institute

Since taking office, President Trump has overseen a string of policies that will harm working people and benefit corporations and the rich. READ MORE»


Trump-Appointed HUD Official Just Called Journalist April Ryan 'Miss Piggy' on Twitter Then Deleted It

AlterNet

She posted an apology shortly after the childish attack. READ MORE»


9 Best Non-Dairy Substitutes for Milk

By Daisy Coyle, Authority Nutrition

There are many non-dairy options available if you want or need to avoid cow's milk. READ MORE»


Republicans Are Basing Their 'Secret Society' Conspiracy About the DOJ on a Text Message

By Noor Al-Sibai, Raw Story

The conservatives' alleged evidence is a single sentence. READ MORE»


DiCaprio and Schwarzenegger Slam Trump's Offshore Oil Drilling Plan

By Lorraine Chow, EcoWatch

Trump's proposal has drawn criticism from liberals and conservatives alike. READ MORE»


Former Watergate Prosecutor Believes Case for Trump Obstruction Is 'Beyond a Reasonable Doubt'

By Bob Brigham, Raw Story

"I'm very confident," he said during an interview. READ MORE»


White House Lawyer Ty Cobb Tries to Backpeddle Trump's Offer to Testify Under Oath

By Noor Al-Sibai, Raw Story

The president allegedly didn't mean to say what he explicitly said. READ MORE»


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