Trump, Palin and the Stupidity of Politics | Ben and Jerry's Create a Flavor for Bernie | Zika Virus Spreading

TODAY'S TOP STORIES - January 27, 2016 Bernie's Yearning: Ben & Jerry's Co-Founder Unveils New Flavor Sarah Lazare, AlterNet "Nothing is so unstoppable as a flavor whose time has finally come," said Ben Cohen. READ MORE» Dumb and Dumber: Trump, Palin and the Celebration of Stupidity in U.S. Politics Sophia A. McClennen, Salon Over time, America's political rhetoric has relentlessly declined. READ MORE» WATCH: Doomsday Clock Remains at 3 Minutes to Midnight AFP The clock serves as a metaphor for how close humanity is to destroying the planet. READ MORE» Zika Virus Expected to Spread Through the Americas By Shaya Tayefe Mohajer, TakePart In the U.S., pregnant women have been warned to avoid travel south of the Mexican border or in the Caribbean. READ MORE» 'Boys Don't Get Raped': 'American Crime' Is Smashing Damaging Myths About Sexual Assault By Lauren Duca , Salon ABC's acclaimed drama is grappling with a plot that echoes in a Tennessee high school basketball team assault case. READ MORE» Robert Gates: Republicans' Grasp of National Security Is at a Child's Level By David Smith, The Guardian Former defense secretary condemns media over presidential candidates' promises he believes are unaffordable, illegal or unconstitutional. READ MORE» Pregnant and Postnatal Women Should Be Screened for Depression, Says U.S. Govt By Amber Jamieson, The Guardian Task force issued recommendation for women to get evaluated before and after childbirth in biggest public health push to date.  READ MORE» Six Cops Who Shot 137 Rounds Into Unarmed Couple, Fired — but Can Still Be Cops By William N. Grigg, The Free Thought Project Neither of the victims was armed, or suspected of anything more serious than traffic violations resulting from the pursuit.  READ MORE» You are subscribed as: bsamad2007.adnan@blogger.com SUPPORT ALTERNET | CONTACT US | PRIVACY POLICY | UNSUBSCRIBE © 2015 Independent Media Institutes All Rights Reserved 1881 Harmon Street, Berkeley, CA 94703