TODAY'S TOP STORIES - September 27, 2017

Was Facebook Fooled by the Russians, or Did It Know All Along?

By Steven Rosenfeld, AlterNet

Facebook's role in influencing the 2016 election is only now being understood. READ MORE»


Can Congress Stop Trump from Firing Mueller?

By Jefferson Morley, AlterNet

The late Justice Scalia would say no and the Supreme Court just might agree, says one legal scholar. READ MORE»


White NFL Players Need to Take a Knee in Solidarity With Their Black Teammates

By Liz Posner, AlterNet

Tom Brady, you need to get down on one knee. READ MORE»


More Arrests for Marijuana Than for Violent Crime Last Year

By Phillip Smith, AlterNet

The mass arrests are at odds with public opinion that supports ending the drug war. READ MORE»


How Many More '500-Year Storms' Will People Endure Before They Start Abandoning Coastal Cities?

By Reynard Loki, AlterNet

For homeowners in flood zones, one big question looms: Rebuild or retreat? READ MORE»


Trump Threatens to 'Make a Deal' with Democrats During Speech to GOP Megadonors

By Sarah K. Burris, Raw Story

The president is desperate for a win after the defeat of Graham-Cassidy. READ MORE»


Seth Meyers Slams Trump for Ignoring Puerto Rico for Almost an Entire Week

By Chris Sosa, AlterNet

The president couldn't be bothered to address the humanitarian crisis. READ MORE»


Trump Quietly Deletes Tweets in Support of Luther Strange After 'Embarrassing' Defeat to Roy Moore

By Elizabeth Preza, Raw Story

The president had campaigned heavily for the interim Alabama senator. READ MORE»


How the Gig Economy Has Created Permanent Low-Wage Nomads

By Jessica Bruder, W. W. Norton & Company

Journalist Jessica Bruder documents the lives of "workampers" who are houseless, but not homeless.  READ MORE»


Pennsylvania Volunteer Fire Chief Calls Steelers Coach the N-Word Following Anthem Protest

By Chris Sosa, AlterNet

The station is getting a new chief. READ MORE»


Why Police Violence Against Women of Color Stays Hidden

By Zenobia Jeffries, YES! Magazine

Data show more black men are killed at higher rates than women, but police-misconduct attorney Andrea Ritchie says that doesn’t tell the whole story. READ MORE»


Stop Letting Trump Co-Opt Colin Kaepernick's Protest

By Sophia Tesfaye, Salon

Trump wants a culture war on his terms. While his base is paying attention, force the conversation they’ve avoided. READ MORE»


Trump Warned: Send Help or Risk Making Puerto Rico Crisis 'Your Katrina'

By Ed Pilkington, David Smith, The Guardian

Trump tweets about island’s "massive debt" despite growing crisis. READ MORE»


Why We're on Track to War With China by 2030

By Alfred McCoy, TomDispatch

The Pentagon is coming to terms with “the jarring realization that we can lose.” READ MORE»


Dark Secrets Behind Big Pharma's Renewed Push of Estrogen Supplement

By Martha Rosenberg, AlterNet

It's unhealthy for humans, as well as the animals abused in its production. READ MORE»


Mark Godsey Is an American Superhero: He Gets Innocent People out of Prison

By Bob Cesca, Salon

Onetime “prosecutor’s prosecutor” on his conversion experience, and how he became a crusader for the voiceless. READ MORE»


Guess What? Many Ladies Love Porn: 10 Interesting Facts About Women's Porn Habits

By Anna Pulley, AlterNet

What do we actually know about the roles, consumption and viewing habits of women? Turns out, a lot.  READ MORE»


Milo Yiannopoulos' Security Cost UC Berkeley $800,000

By Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera

The University somehow found the money money despite large budget cuts and faculty layoffs.  READ MORE»


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