TODAY'S TOP STORIES - May 19, 2017
As Impeachment Talk Grows, Have Trump's Former Top Aides Already Cut Deals With Federal Prosecutors?
By Steven Rosenfeld, AlterNet
"A lot of stuff could have already happened." READ MORE»
Trump's Staff Are a Bunch of Special Snowflakes Who Deserve No Pity
By Kali Holloway, AlterNet
Officials say they feel "under siege." They knew what they were signing up for. READ MORE»
In the Saudis’ Den of Extremism, Trump Trades Advanced Weapons for a $200 Billion Re-Election Fund
By Max Blumenthal, AlterNet
Trump’s public relations bonanza will feature a speech on Islam composed by his most Islamophobic aide. READ MORE»
DeVos Budget Brings Class War to the Classroom
By Jefferson Morley, AlterNet
Under Trump proposal, student loan forgiveness and Special Olympics would get axed to fund private schools. READ MORE»
Michael Moore Has a New Plan to 'Destabilize' Trump's Presidency
By Ilana Novick, AlterNet
More than a decade after "Fahrenheit 9/11," he's set to release his newest doc, "Fahrenheit 11/9." READ MORE»
Roger Ailes Will Be Remembered as a Lecherous, Misogynistic and Terrible Boss—and That's a Good Thing
By Amanda Marcotte, Salon
Ailes spent his life fighting for a world where men are free to exploit women—and the good news is, he lost. READ MORE»
WATCH: Fox Host Cuts off Guest After She Debunks Conspiracy That CIA Is out to Get Trump
By Brad Reed, Raw Story
Brian Kilmeade would rather protect Michael Flynn. READ MORE»
‘It’s the Economy, Stupid’: The Economic Voodoo That Seduces Americans to Vote Against Their Own Interest
By Corey Dolgon, Policy Press
In his new book "Kill It to Save It," Corey Dolgon reveals how politicians use sales slogans to convince us that prioritizing capitalism over democracy is good for us all—as Trump proclaims. READ MORE»
The GOP Was Taken Over by an Anti-Capitalist Menace
By Jeremy Sherman, AlterNet
Conservatives play at caring about a level playing field while tilting it aggressively their way. READ MORE»
White House Staffers Are Planning Their Exit Strategies From a Scandal-Plagued Administration: Report
By Matthew Rozsa, Salon
Plagued by scandals, White House staffers are reportedly looking for a way out. READ MORE»
'People Are in Meltdown Mode': Inside the GOP Donor Class Panic About Trump
By Katie Glueck, McClatchy DC
"If you're not concerned, you're not paying attention." READ MORE»
Black Teen Suicide Rate Has Doubled—Here Are 5 Ways to Help
By Rochaun Meadows-Fernandez, Yes! Magazine
“It’s so important for people of color to educate themselves on the prevalence of mental illness. We are not exempt. We are human.” READ MORE»
11 Best Foods to Boost Your Brain and Memory
By Kerri-Ann Jennings, Authority Nutrition
The right diet can improve specific mental tasks, including memory and concentration. READ MORE»
Is Donald Trump in Watergate Territory Yet?
By Elizabeth Drew, The Guardian
There’s been a widespread—but far from unanimous—sense that Trump won’t last the four years of his presidential term. READ MORE»
Media to Trump: Don’t Cozy Up to Dictators—Unless They’re the Right Dictators
By Adam Johnson, FAIR
The media was all over the Duterte and Sisi connections, but remarkably silent on Trump's admiration of Saudi Arabia. READ MORE»
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