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Ahed's Knee | Movie

A celebrated Israeli filmmaker named Y arrives in a remote desert village to present one of his films. A sharp critique of the censorship, hypocrisy, and violence instigated by Israel and repressive governments everywhere. In theaters now.

The Odyssey of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire Memorial

Mary Anne Transciatti Labor and Working-Class History Association
Barring any unforeseen obstacle, the Triangle Fire Memorial will be dedicated on the building where the fire happened on the fire’s 112th anniversary, March 25, 2023. It will be New York City’s first labor memorial.

Will War in Ukraine Hasten the End of Fossil Fuels?

Jack Marley The Conversation
Many countries have announced measures to cut imports of fuel and energy from Russia. But international resolve to cripple Russia’s revenue streams will not translate into comprehensive strategies for phasing out fossil fuels on its own.

Here We Go Again

Jan Barry
Anti-war activist Jan Barry sees in the Ukraine crisis both memories of older wars and a warning.

Ted Cruz Invokes Dr. King, and Scholars See a Familiar Distortion

Jennifer Schuessler The New York Times
In the confirmation hearings of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, Sen. Ted Cruz cited the famous “I Have a Dream” speech to suggest King would have opposed race-conscious policies. It was a striking moment, in a day full of them.