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Rooted in Racism and Economic Exploitation

Chandra Childers Economic Policy Institute
Southern politicians claim that “business-friendly” policies lead to an abundance of jobs and economic prosperity for all Southerners. The data actually show a grim economic reality.

A State Dept Official Explains Why He Quit Over Israel-Hamas

Nahal Toosi Politico
“I know this is an unpopular opinion and too soon, but maybe the best thing for Israel right now is not security assistance in the sort of volume that makes them think they can afford to just ignore the Palestinian question"

Friday Nite Videos | October 20, 2023

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How Palestinians Were Expelled From Their Homes. Jordan Klepper's Eye-Opening Return to the Trump Trail. How Israel Helped Hamas To Weaken Palestinian Hopes. What Disney Doesn't Want You To Know About VFX Workers. Another Top Trump Ally Flips.

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Reader Comments: Israel-Gaza War - Calling for Ceasefire, Stopping the Bombing, Freeing the Hostages, Responses to Portside posts; Healthcare Today; How to take action in solidarity with UAW members on strike; Announcements; more....

The Most Successful Murder in History

Daniel Matamala La Tercera
After the signing of the Oslo Accords, fundamentalist rabbis branded Rabin a “traitor” and issued a din rodef against him, an authorization to assassinate him. Benjamin Netanyahu, then leader of the opposition, was the keynote speaker at two protests

There Is a Jewish Hope for Palestinian Liberation. It Must Survive.

Peter Beinart The New York Times
When Palestinians resist oppression in ethical ways — by calling for boycotts, sanctions and the application of international law — the U.S. allies work to ensure those efforts fail, which convinces Palestinians that ethical resistance doesn’t work

To Live and Strike in Hollywood

Gary Phillips The Stansbury Forum
Writer Gary Phillips traces the history of the Writers Guild, the militancy of Hollywood unions, beginning with the writers, the difference between the writers and actors, and why the actors remain on strike.