TODAY'S TOP STORIES - January 3, 2018
The Politics of Impeaching Trump
By Jefferson Morley, AlterNet
When the president's "high crimes and misdemeanors" become a personal threat. READ MORE»
The Papadopoulos Paradox: Could 'Coffee Boy' Be Key to the Whole Conspiracy?
By Heather Digby Parton, Salon
Why did a foreign policy bit player know about the hacked emails before anybody else? And whom did he tell? READ MORE»
I Was Homeschooled, and I Believe in Public Schools—Here's What Needs to Change About Them
By Chris Sosa, AlterNet
We're suffering from a national lack of innovation and engagement in our public education. READ MORE»
Glenn Greenwald: Is Facebook Operating as an Arm of the Israeli State by Removing Palestinian Posts?
By Amy Goodman, Juan González, Democracy Now!
Tel Aviv had submitted 158 requests to Facebook over the previous four months asking it to remove content it deemed “incitement." READ MORE»
America's Health Care System Is an International Disgrace, and It's Only Getting Worse
By Alex Henderson, AlterNet
Until we confront this reality, we can expect more preventable deaths and unnecessary suffering. READ MORE»
Tennessee TV Station Fires Reporter of 34 Years After She Is Named as Witness in Age Discrimination Suit
By David Edwards, Raw Story
In a statement, the reporter said that it was “quite sad to end a nearly 34-year career the way this company chose to end it.” READ MORE»
Trump Threatens North Korea with Nuclear Annihilation in Horrifying New Tweet
The president's bizarre and dangerous online behavior appears to be getting worse. READ MORE»
The Very Best Liar: Nearly a Year In, Trump Averages 5.6 Untrue Statements Per Day
By Jake Johnson, Common Dreams
"It's scary to have a president who lies so brazenly and who seems out-of-touch with fundamental reality." READ MORE»
Trump Quietly Deletes Tweet Urging Followers to Tune Into Sean Hannity
The president is not in the habit of correcting himself on social media. READ MORE»
The 10 Most Noteworthy Environmental Stories of 2017
By Cassie Kelly, EcoWatch
Though Trump made it a rough year for the environment, we enter 2018 with the ability to make positive change. READ MORE»
Trump Dossier Authors Rip Republicans for Conducting 'Fake Investigations' into Russia Collusion
A blistering op-ed calls on Congress to release their testimony to the public. READ MORE»
Why It's Morally Wrong to Use Other Sentient Beings for Our Purpose—Whether for Food or Research
By Maureen Nandini Mitra, Earth Island Journal
No animal wants to be eaten or put in a cage or used as a tool. READ MORE»
This New Year's Resolution Makes a Difference to Your Body and the Planet
By Nathan Runkle, AlterNet
Eating vegan is casting a vote for progress, compassion and hope, every single day. READ MORE»
How Legal Marijuana Will Change California in 2018
By Nicole Karlis, Salon
Golden State smokers can expect higher-quality, and more expensive, weed. READ MORE»
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