TODAY'S TOP STORIES - February 2, 2018

4 Ways Trump and GOP Have Launched a Full-Out Assault on America's Poorest

By Ebony Slaughter-Johnson, AlterNet

Republican policies seek to punish poor Americans. READ MORE»


The Supreme Court Is About to Make Rulings That Will Shape Elections for Years to Come

By Steven Rosenfeld, AlterNet

Recent signals from the Court suggest extreme politics may step on voting rights. READ MORE»


Could Trump’s 'Big, Beautiful Wall' Be a Profit Engine—for Him?

By Amanda Marcotte, Salon

Trump’s entire career has been mired in corruption. Why should his ludicrous border wall be any different? READ MORE»


Trump’s Financial Arsonists

By Nomi Prins, TomDispatch

It's not if the next financial crisis will happen, but when. READ MORE»


Trump Angles to 'Cleanse' Washington and Provoke a Constitutional Crisis

By Jefferson Morley, AlterNet

Ryan and McConnell fall in with power play against the Justice Department, FBI and Mueller. READ MORE»


If You Want to Expand Our Welfare System, Call It 'Assistance to the Poor'

By Ashley Jardina, Talk Poverty

The term 'welfare' is inescapably tied to race. READ MORE»


Anthony Scaramucci Calls Reince Priebus a 'Rancid Penis' in Outlandish New Interview

AlterNet

The Mooch's latest round of statements to the press defy credulity. READ MORE»


The Next Step After Legalizing Marijuana: Eliminating the Color Barrier

By Charlie May, Salon

Under Chris Christie, blacks were targeted more than whites for pot possession. Proper legislation will fix that. READ MORE»


Jim Hightower: Why the Majority of Americans Despise Trump's Washington

By Jim Hightower, AlterNet

The president isn't as popular as he claims.  READ MORE»


Trump Lies About 'Historic' State of the Union Viewership, Didn't Even Make Top Five

AlterNet

More people actually watched his congressional address last year. READ MORE»


What's Inside Your Coffee Is Likely a Bit Grosser Than You Want to Know

By Robin Scher, AlterNet

After a year of daily coffee drinking, you've probably consumed more than 130,000 insect fragments. READ MORE»


Huge Military Budgets Make Us Broke, Not Safe

By Miriam Pemberton, OtherWords

Backing down from nuclear war would make us a lot safer than piling more money into the Pentagon.  READ MORE»


Conservative Democrat Joe Manchin Slams Devin Nunes for His Attacks on FBI

By Sarah K. Burris, Raw Story

“Devin Nunes has neutered the confidence people could have in the House Intelligence Committee.” READ MORE»


Seth Meyers Hilariously Skewers Trump's Weird 'Promises-Plus' Statement at Republican Retreat

By Sarah K. Burris, Raw Story

"We have promises, promises plus and promises unleaded," the host quipped. READ MORE»


Political Analyst John Heilemann Believes Paul Ryan Is Supporting Russian Interests

By Sarah K. Burris, Raw Story

"Paul Ryan is now no longer on 'Team USA,'" he said. READ MORE»


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