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This Week in People’s History, July 24–30

Cartoon of Richard Nixon losing the White House tapes cover-up
So Much Change in 50 Years (1974), ‘The News That Kills’ (1989), Martial Law’s Upside (1934), ‘Big Government’ in Action (1949), NYPD Prepares for the Worst (1934), ‘Ain’t Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me ‘Round’ (1964), ‘Wait Around, Mr. President’ (1974)

The Constitution and the American Left

Azia Rana Dissent Magazine
A culture of reverence for the U.S. Constitution shields the founding document from criticism, despite its many shortcomings. We need an alternative vision that provides meaningful freedom at home and embraces self-determination abroad.

Zionism: The End of an Illusion

Richard E. Rubenstein CounterPunch
Zionism as currently defined connotes Jewish supremacy in Israel, Israeli supremacy in Palestine, and American supremacy in the region.

Cori Bush, Activist-Politician, Still Inspires Working People Like Me

India Walton Progressive Hub
Rep. Cori Bush is the first line of defense for working-class people and the most vulnerable members of our community. We need her in Congress because we need people to represent us all, people with a moral compass who will stand up to big money.