TODAY'S TOP STORIES - July 20, 2016

WATCH: Melania Trump Impersonator Cribs the Best Words on Colbert

By Alexandra Rosenmann, AlterNet

“I did not plagiarize my speech last night... I would not, could not, with a goat.”  READ MORE»


What Obama's Dallas Speech Missed: Police Brutality Is Rooted in Race-Based Housing Segregation and Economic Inequality

By Chauncey DeVega, Salon

Physical separation makes white Americans unable to empathize with the fear people of color experience every day. READ MORE»


Trollbuster! Dan Aykroyd Strikes Back at Racist 'Gnats' Going After Ghostbuster Star Leslie Jones

By Robin Scher, AlterNet

Jones had already fled Twitter with a heavy heart.  READ MORE»


Melania Wasn't the Only One: A Number of Republicans Plagiarized Their RNC Speeches...From Democrats

By Alexandra Rosenmann, AlterNet

As The Young Turks pointed out, no one in the audience had the vaguest idea. READ MORE»


Norovirus Outbreak Reported at Republican Convention, Confirming It Has Become an Actual Sh*t Show

By Jen Hayden, DailyKos

As many as 11 members of the California delegation’s advance team are showing symptoms. READ MORE»


WATCH: Jimmy Fallon Mocks Trump's Lack of Support From Actual Politicians at the Convention

By Alexandra Rosenmann, AlterNet

"I'm going to put Charles in Charge of the nuclear launch codes," joked Jimmy Fallon as Donald Trump, pointing to Scott Baio's speech.  READ MORE»


Donald Trump Jr.'s Speechwriter Reused Words from His Own Previously Published Article Which He 'Borrowed'

By Robin Scher, AlterNet

Conservative professor F. H. Buckley forgets who he copied his copied words from. READ MORE»


Woody Guthrie Sings From the Dead to Denounce Racist Landlord 'Old Man Trump'

By Sarah Lazare, AlterNet

New music video features Guthrie lyrics sung by Ryan Harvey, Tom Morello and Ani DiFranco. READ MORE»


Ban Guns, Not Tennis Balls: As NRA Addresses RNC, CodePink Protests Ohio's Open-Carry Law

By Amy Goodman, Democracy Now!

For the first time ever, the National Rifle Association sent its chief lobbyist to the Republican National Convention. READ MORE»


Alex Jones Clashes With Anti-'Nazi Scum' Protesters in Cleveland

By Arturo Garcia, Raw Story

Anti-fascist demonstrators yelled "Nazi scum, off our streets." READ MORE»


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