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August 7, 2020

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U.S. History: John Oliver. Neil Young & Crazy Horse - Rockin' in the Free World. Parodies in the Time of Coronavirus. Cori Bush Wins Missouri Congressional Democratic Primary. Vote Him Away #2 (The Liar Tweets Tonight).

U.S. History: Why the Battle Continues and Why It Matters

August 7, 2020

John Oliver takes a look at how the history of race in America is taught in schools, how we can make those teachings more accurate, and why it’s in everyone's best interest to understand the most realistic version of the past.

Neil Young & Crazy Horse - Rockin' in the Free World

August 7, 2020

This is the song the Trump campaign has been playing at its events. Yeah, and that's why Neil Young is suing them.

Parodies in the Time of Coronavirus

August 7, 2020

Who’s really at fault for coronavirus? Does Trump ever kid? What’s the most thoughtful coronavirus gift? #DailyShow #TrevorNoah #Coronavirus

Cori Bush Wins Missouri Congressional Democratic Primary

August 7, 2020

‘Today, the people won.’ — Black Lives Matter activist Cori Bush has beaten a 20-year incumbent and is positioned to become Missouri’s first Black congresswoman.

Vote Him Away #2 (The Liar Tweets Tonight)

August 7, 2020

By Roy Zimmerman and The ReZisters featuring Peggy Seeger, Jay Siegel of the Tokens, Vicki Randle, George Kahumoku Jr. Sandy Riccardi and Philipos Melaku-Bello

August 7, 2020

A Pandemic Side Effect: Permanent Job Losses

Megan Cassella Politico

More jobs are disappearing for good, dashing hopes of a rapid economic rebound.

August 7, 2020

Hiroshima: The Lessons We Haven't Learned

Helen Caldicott The Progressive

Seventy-five years after the U.S. atomic bombings of Japan, we remain perched on the precipice of unparalleled catastrophe.

August 7, 2020

Rural Organizing Pays Off

Jordan Green In These Times

"Organizing in rural spaces with progressive, multiracial solidarity messaging is the future. Either we get there first or white supremacists get there first.”

August 7, 2020

New Studies Shed Light on the Origins of Life

Elizabeth Fernandez Forbes

Two studies move us closer to understanding the origins of life on our planet. They may also help with another of the great mysteries of science - helping us to understand where to look for life on other planets.