TODAY'S TOP STORIES - June 24, 2016

What the Heck Happened in Britain? Here's a 'Brexit' Explainer

By Elizabeth Preza, AlterNet

The U.K. voted by a small majority to leave the European Union. But what exactly does that mean? READ MORE»


John Oliver on Brexit: EU 'Consistently Irritating,' but Britain 'Crazy to Leave'

By Kali Holloway, AlterNet

Let's revisit why this vote is such a bad idea. READ MORE»


Jimmy Kimmel Finds Out What It Would Take for Donald Trump to Really Lose Voters, and It's Horrifying

By Alexandra Rosenmann, AlterNet

"Jimmy Kimmel Live" asked some of Trump's strongest supporters how the Trump train could get derailed. Brace yourself. READ MORE»


What Critics Get Wrong About Millennial Bernie Sanders Supporters

By Conor Lynch, Salon

Sanders' policies aren't about giving stuff away for free, they're about keeping up with an evolving world economy. READ MORE»


Bernie Sanders Says He’ll Vote for Hillary Clinton in November (Video)

By Alexandra Rosenmann, AlterNet

Bernie Sanders has yet to formally endorse Hillary Clinton for president, but he came one step closer on Friday.  READ MORE»


You Can Now Get Birth Control via an App

By Kylie Cheung, The Frisky

A game changer for reproductive rights. READ MORE»


Trump Supports Brexit, Uses It to Promote His Golf Course (Video)

By Alexandra Rosenmann, AlterNet

Could it be that Trump—who seems a little confused about Brexit implications—actually wants to "make Britain great again"? READ MORE»


Brexit: Europe’s New Nationalism Is Here to Stay

By Simon Toubeau, The Conversation

What we have witnessed in the U.K. is part of a much broader shift in public attitudes towards the EU. READ MORE»


Enough With the Spectacle: How About We Just Ban All Assault Weapons Instead?

By Daniel Denvir, Salon

The Dems’ campaign should inspire nothing but cynicism — our gun problem has nothing to do with terror watch lists. READ MORE»


Scant Evidence Exists of 'Millions' Trump Claims He's Donated to Charity (Video)

By Elizabeth Preza, AlterNet

Unsurprisingly, Trump lies about his charity donations, too. READ MORE»


Sanders Reveals to Colbert He Won't Drop Out and Will Continue Efforts to Transform the Democratic Party (Video)

By Alexandra Rosenmann, AlterNet

In spite of Colbert's baiting, Bernie stood strong on his future progressive plans. READ MORE»


At Least Brexit Won't Have Any Effect on 'Game of Thrones'

By Victoria McNally, Revelist

But it will still wreak havoc on the rest of the entertainment industry. READ MORE»


NRA Radio Host Whitesplains the Civil Rights Movement to Civil Rights Legend Rep. John Lewis

By Bethania Palma Markus, Raw Story

The white gun advocate explained how sit-ins influenced the Civil Rights Movement after Lewis launched one on the House floor. READ MORE»


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