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How Did Socialists Respond to the Advent of Fascism?

John Riddell John Riddell Marxist Essays and Commentary
The following talk was given on 21 July 2018 to a two-day seminar at York University entitled “Historical perspectives on united fronts against fascism and the far right.”

When a Young Trump Went to Russia

Craig Unger The New Republic
In 1987, the real estate tycoon visited the country to explore a hotel deal. Is that when he became compromised by Russian security services?

Elizabeth Warren Proposes a Second New Deal

Harold Meyerson The American Prospect
Her new bill would compel corporations to dump “maximizing shareholder value” and put worker representatives on their boards.

Friday Nite Videos | August 17, 2018

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John Oliver: Astroturfing. A Ride Through Oakland With Boots Riley. Amos Lee - “Dying White Light”. Movie | Fahrenheit 11/9. Gladys Knight and Smokey Robinson Remember Aretha Franklin.

There Is a Coordinated Campaign to Suppress Criticism of Israel

Azadeh Shahshahani In These Times
A new law introduced in the U.S. Congress seeks to clamp down on criticism of Israel at the expense of First Amendment rights. The unconstitutional bill, titled the Anti-Semitism Awareness Act of 2018, conflates criticism of Israel with anti-Semitism