TODAY'S TOP STORIES - January 31, 2017
More Trump Chaos: Plans Supreme Court Nomination Tuesday as Unconstitutional Immigration Crisis Continues
By Steven Rosenfeld, AlterNet
Will Senate Democrats echo the resistance in the streets? READ MORE»
How Trump Is Already Showing Signs of Major Disrespect to the U.S. Military
By Jefferson Morley, AlterNet
President Trump's immigration order undermined his Secretary of Defense and abandoned U.S. allies. READ MORE»
How Goldman Sachs Sacked Washington
By Nomi Prins, TomDispatch
Trump attacked Hillary for her finance ties, and then proceeded to stock his Cabinet with former executives at the nation's largest banks. READ MORE»
Trump and the Saudi King Engage in a Major Pact to Confront Iran
By Ben Norton, AlterNet
The two agreed to address Iran's supposed "destabilizing regional activities." READ MORE»
Why Trump's Week of Chaos May Suit Steve Bannon's Bigger Plans
By Heather Digby Parton, Salon
The alt-right guru turned Trump adviser is using both the "Muslim ban" and bogus voter-fraud charges to spread disorder. READ MORE»
5 Ways to Resist Demoralization in the Dark Age of Donald Trump
By Scott Remer, AlterNet
Pick your battles and log off when you can. The next four years will take their toll on our psyches. READ MORE»
5 Surprising Facts About Near-Death Experiences
By Larry Schwartz, AlterNet
A new study explores some of the most common myths about this uncommon experience. READ MORE»
Ph.D. Student Speaks Out After Being Detained at JFK Under Trump Muslim Ban
By Amy Goodman, Democracy Now!
By the time Nisrin Elamin's plane landed at JFK on Friday, the order was in effect, and she was detained. READ MORE»
The Kochs' Political Empire Is Sweating Bullets That GOP Failure to Fix the Economy Could Cause a Progressive Uprising
By Sarah K. Burris, Raw Story
"The message is very, very clear: The American people are hurting and they need for things to get better." READ MORE»
Why Trump's 'Muslim Ban' Is a Gift to Real Terrorists
By Ali Olomi, Religion Dispatches
ISIS celebrated Trump's victory. READ MORE»
Weed Is Legal in Colorado—But Somehow There's Still an Effort to Criminalize Advertising It
By Victoria Kim, The Fix
Lawmakers say it’s a necessary step in cracking down on people who don't have a license to sell cannabis. READ MORE»
Why Over 100 Food and Farm Groups Oppose Trump's Labor Secretary Pick
By Jesse Bragg, AlterNet
We don't need ambassadors for agribusiness wrecking our food systems. READ MORE»
Is Raw Food Healthier Than Cooked Food?
By Becky Bell, Authority Nutrition
Cooking food can improve its taste, but it also changes the nutritional content. READ MORE»
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