TODAY'S TOP STORIES - March 15, 2016

Watch: Samantha Bee Plumbs the Depths of the Trump Supporter Psyche—and It's Way Worse Than You Thought

Janet Allon, AlterNet

Brace yourself, America! These people walk among you. READ MORE»


It's Not About Trump—Our Political Culture Is Corrupt

Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II, The Nation

The Southern strategy created an us-against-them politics with a perverse idea of morality. READ MORE»


Hillary Will Never Survive the Trump Onslaught: It's Not Fair, but It Makes Her a Weak Nominee

Steve Almond, Salon

Clinton backers who tout their "realism" need to get real about how she'll handle the shitstorm coming from Trump READ MORE»


'Humans of New York' Photographer Shares His Disgust with Donald Trump's Culture of Hate

By Jenny Pierson, AlterNet

The creator of the hugely popular HONY blog publicly shares his rage against Donald Trump, calling him "hateful" and unpresidential. READ MORE»


Transit Workers Union Endorses Bernie Sanders for President

By Mario Vasquez, In These Times

The Amalgamated Transit Union announced its endorsement of Sanders. READ MORE»


Stephen Colbert Levels Trump: He's Like Your Dumb Uncle Who Only Knows What's on the Internet

By Alexandra Rosenmann, AlterNet

The likely Republican presidential nominee just made what is perhaps his most shocking confession yet.  READ MORE»


Trump Praised His Former Butler's Initiative to Require Begging Permits in the Town He Became Mayor of

By Robin Scher, AlterNet

The Donald kvelled: "This is so great, Tony." READ MORE»


AlterNet Comics: Matt Bors on Donald Trump's Thirst for Violence Against Protesters

By Matt Bors, AlterNet

Someone's a little disappointed that he can't be even more a bully.  READ MORE»


9 Things We've Learned From a 50-Year War on Drugs

By Open Democracy, Open Democracy

Across the Americas, drug prohibition has fueled inequality, bloodshed, and mass human rights violations. We need to understand why it has failed.  READ MORE»


Watch: Samantha Bee Is Celebrating Rubio's Retirement Early

By Alexandra Rosenmann, AlterNet

Fingers crossed "Little Marco" leaves after tonight—after all, there's no way he'll win after losing his home state of Florida today.  READ MORE»


Texas Cop Under Investigation After Video Shows Him Pepper-Spraying Bikers for No Reason

By Arturo Garcia, Raw Story

A Texas officer is in trouble after being caught on tape using excessive force. READ MORE»


Rubio's Top Finance Guy is the "Vulture" Who Soaked Argentina for $4.65 Billion

By Joseph B. Atkins, Labor South

Meet Paul Singer. READ MORE»


Nonorganic Foods Have Pesticide Residue — but Is It Bad for You?

By Heather Rogers, TakePart

Researchers are finally trying to figure out if long-term, low-level exposure to agriculture chemicals presents a health risk. READ MORE»


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