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TODAY'S TOP STORIES - June 8, 2017
Shockingly, Trump Aligns the U.S. With ISIS to Fight Iran
By Jefferson Morley, AlterNet
Terror attacks in Tehran signal the launch of a foolhardy U.S.-Saudi war alliance. READ MORE»
White Kids Are Bullying Minority Students Using Trump's Words
By Kali Holloway, AlterNet
This is Trump's America. READ MORE»
The Democrats' 'Working-Class Problem' Is Worse Than We Think
By Stanley B. Greenberg, The American Prospect
It’s not only with whites. It reaches well into the party’s base. READ MORE»
When Will Trump Voters Realize They've Been Had?
By Rick Shenkman, History News Network
People don't like to admit they were wrong, which is what they would be doing if they concede that Trump is not up to the job. READ MORE»
For Big Money Donors, School Boards Are the New ‘Must Buy’ Accessory
By Jennifer Berkshire, Have You Heard
Billionaires now buying local influence to push controversial school “reforms.” READ MORE»
Erosion of Democratic Values; Rampant Militarism, Surveillance, and Secrecy: Which Country, Russia or the U.S.?
By William Astore, TomDispatch
There is a creeping (and creepy) version of authoritarianism that anyone who lived through the Cold War years should recognize. READ MORE»
Let's Find Out the Truth About the Beating of Americans by Erdogan's Turkish Security
By David L. Phillips, AlterNet
The DC Metropolitan Police should publish the results of its investigation, and release intercepted communications of Turkish security involved in the assault. READ MORE»
Watch: Cannabis Used Effectively to Fight Statewide Opioid Crisis
By Alexandra Rosenmann, AlterNet
Scottsdale, Arizona's privately funded Blue Door Therapeutics opened last month after having raised $2 million. READ MORE»
Are Students an Economic Class?
By Michael Hudson, CounterPunch
Students are the new NINJAs: No Income, No Jobs, no Assets. READ MORE»
Why I Can't Trust Cops: The Death of Tashii Brown, Who Asked Police for Help
By D. Watkins, Salon
Las Vegas police officer Kenneth Lopera has been charged in the death of Tashii Brown, who died of asphyxiation. READ MORE»
The Mere Proposal of a Muslim Ban Has Made Life More Oppressive for Visa Holders and Travelers
By Ilana Novick, AlterNet
Immigrant and refugee advocates have their hands full. READ MORE»
Ivanka Trump's 'Why I Disagree With My Dad' Profile Is Driving People Crazy
By Katie Serena, Salon
A weird premise. Unnamed, unverified sources. Yep, this Us Weekly profile of Ivanka Trump is trolling. READ MORE»
Next International Trump Disaster Waiting to Happen: Sending a Murderer to Do a Diplomat’s Job in Iran
By Robert Greenwald, Brave New Films
"Trump doesn’t want to know who is getting killed, as long as it is someone." READ MORE»
Can Football Players Help Break Stereotypes About Islam?
By Aaqil Ahmed, Le Monde diplomatique
Sports personalities are important in breaking down stereotypes and normalizing Muslims to fans. READ MORE»
AlterNet Comics: Jen Sorensen on How to Make Environmentalism Attractive to Men
By Jen Sorensen, AlterNet
Don't be a Climate Cuck. READ MORE»
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