TODAY'S TOP STORIES - October 24, 2017

Republicans in Congress are Hugely Unpopular, National Survey Finds

By Steven Rosenfeld, AlterNet

But Democratic brand has yet to coalesce into wave needed for 2018. READ MORE»


'Slimy and Weaselly': Harvard Students Describe Learning with Sean Spicer

By Kali Holloway, AlterNet

He's not what you thought he was; he's worse.  READ MORE»


America Has Slid So Far Off the Chart That George W. Bush Has Just Received a Character Award at West Point

By Erik Edstrom , TomDispatch

They're teaching Revisionist History 101. READ MORE»


Eric Trump and Don Jr. Are Planning to Open 'Plantation-Style' Luxury Hotels in Poor Black Areas

By Sarah K. Burris, Raw Story

“It shows he really doesn’t have a conscience. It’s about money."  READ MORE»


7 Reasons Why Betsy DeVos' Latest Hire May Be Her Scariest Yet

By Shannon Weber, AlterNet

Conservative attorney Hans Bader exemplifies the love affair between extreme right-wing ideology and corporate influence in the Trump administration.  READ MORE»


Don Lemon Breaks Down in Tears While Reading Open Letter to Trump

By Chris Sosa, AlterNet

"You are the commander-in-chief. Act like it." READ MORE»


How Trump's Presidency Is Fueling Right-Wing Nationalist & Anti-Immigration Movements Across Europe

By Amy Goodman, Democracy Now!

Hate crimes are on the rise.  READ MORE»


Seth Meyers Begs Trump to Behave Like a Normal Human Being

By Chris Sosa, AlterNet

The late show host calls on the president to apologize to gold star widow Myeisha Johnson. READ MORE»


8 Really Ridiculous Marijuana Strain Names

By Phillip Smith, AlterNet

Does the very name of your marijuana strain bring a smile to your face? It should.  READ MORE»


Silicon Valley Talks a Lot About Diversity, But It's Still Terrible at Recruiting Black Tech Workers

By A. Rochaun Meadows-Fernandez, Salon

A new report reveals that African-Americans have stagnated in making inroads to job equality in the tech industry. READ MORE»


It’s Time to Stop Using Inmates for Free Labor

By Annie McGrew and Angela Hanks, Talk Poverty

The criminal justice system has historically relied on punishment and exploitation instead of rehabilitation. READ MORE»


Don't Believe These Dangerous Myths About Industrial Farming

By Bibi van der Zee, The Guardian

Humanity is on track to deplete the world's soils within 60 years. There's a solution—but we may not use it in time. READ MORE»


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