TODAY'S TOP STORIES - October 22, 2016

We Are Ignoring the Worst Dangers of Trumpism at Our Own Peril

By Anis Shivani, AlterNet

The election may be over soon, but Trump's far-right supporters are here to stay.  READ MORE»


In Some Tight Battleground States, Civil Rights Attorneys See Voting Barriers That Could Help Trump

By Steven Rosenfeld, AlterNet

There are major concerns about who gets to vote. READ MORE»


Has Donald Trump Destroyed His Brand and His Business? The GOP Nominee Stands to Lose More Than the Election

By Heather Digby Parton, Salon

Trump's D.C. hotel is a flop, his New York condos are declining in value and celebrities have turned against him. READ MORE»


54 Years Ago: When the U.S. Nearly Started a Nuclear War

By Greg Mitchell, AlterNet

Trump's awfully cavalier about a historically delicate relationship. READ MORE»


Bernie Sanders Makes a Powerful Case for Continuing the Revolution—Under a Clinton Administration

By Elizabeth Preza, AlterNet

It's not about resting on your laurels; it's about fighting the good fight. READ MORE»


Trump No Longer Really Running for President

By Peter Dreier, The American Prospect

The Donald’s real political goal is to make it impossible for Hillary Clinton to govern. READ MORE»


Lab-Grown Meat Is the Future of Food: Are You Ready to Take a Bite? (Video)

By Melissa Kravitz, AlterNet

It's better for animals, it's better for people, and it may even taste better than the real thing. READ MORE»


How Donald Trump Gave ‘Nasty’ Women Their Voices

By Alicia Shepard, BillMoyers.com

Do we have a misogynist to thank for forcing us to confront our prejudices? READ MORE»


Why We Should Be Concerned When Clinton Says Muslims Are on the 'Front Lines' of the War on Terror

By Sarah Lazare, AlterNet

While all eyes are on Trump's open bigotry, the White House is advancing a "Countering Violent Extremism" plan that threatens the civil rights of Muslims. READ MORE»


Looking Into the Cannabis Crystal Ball: The Important Issues to Watch as Cannabis Becomes Legal

By John Hudak, Brookings Institution Press

The choices the federal government must and will make will have far-reaching consequences. READ MORE»


The 50th Anniversary of 'The Battle of Algiers' and the Film’s Impact on the Black Radical Imagination

By Sohail Daulatzai, University of Minnesota Press

An excerpt from an important new book on the film. READ MORE»


Evidence Is Mounting That a Koch Brothers-Owned Paper Plant Is Poisoning People in Arkansas (Video)

By Daniel Ross, AlterNet

Residents who say they've been sickened by wastewater discharge are demanding Georgia-Pacific take responsibility. READ MORE»


Billionaire Richard Branson: Trump Once Invited Me to Lunch to Share His ‘Bizarre’ Revenge Fantasies

By Brad Reed, Raw Story

Trump’s lust for vengeance against his detractors is the single most disturbing aspect of his presidential candidacy. READ MORE»


What Do Penis Pumps Actually Do?

By Carrie Weisman, AlterNet

Some men believe pumps can permanently increase the size of their penis, but experts disagree. READ MORE»


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