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How the US Government Created and Coddled the Gun Industry

Brian DeLay The Conversation
The U.S. arms industry’s close alliance with the government began with the American Revolution. And ever since, the U.S.’ aggressive international role has insured steady profits for the country’s gun makers. The gun lobby has succeeded by promoting an ingenious illusion. It has framed the government as the enemy of the gun business rather than its indispensable historic patron, convincing millions of Americans the state may at any moment try to confiscate their guns.

Friday Nite Videos | October 13, 2017

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Lin-Manuel Miranda| Almost Like Praying. Harvey Weinstein, Donald Trump and Systemic Sexism. The Try Guys Try Immigrating to America. Jon Stewart Grants Trump's Request for Equal Time. Eminem Rips Donald Trump in BET Hip Hop Awards Freestyle Cypher.

Lin-Manuel Miranda| Almost Like Praying

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “Almost Like Praying,” featuring a variety of artists, was written and recorded to benefit hurricane relief efforts in Puerto Rico with proceeds benefiting The Hispanic Federation's Unidos Disaster Relief Fund. Download and stream here.

Not Our Tribe

Jed Myers Solstice
Seattle poet Jed Myers speaks of the fear of strangers, how our eyes assess and judge newcomers, searching for the glimmer that makes them one of us.