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November 19, 2022

Karen Bass Becomes First Woman Elected As Mayor of Los Angeles

Sharon Huber The New York Times

“These are general statements, OK? But women are more collaborative. Women are not as transactional. And I think women focus on different issues,” Bass said. “I think women tend to lead differently.”

November 19, 2022

We Need a Climate Marshall Plan To Spur Investment That Protects the Most Vulnerable

Isatis M. Cintron-Rodriguez Outrider

To ensure that finance aligns with the climate crisis, we need a far-reaching mobilization plan akin to the Marshall Plan following World War II, which helped restore economies devastated by the conflict.

November 18, 2022

Friday Nite Videos | November 18, 2022

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McCarthy Is in for a Rough Ride | Nancy Pelosi Passes the Torch. Wish You Were Here | Afro Fiesta. Karen Bass Speaks After Winning LA Mayor's Race. Steve Bannon Lost. Inside the Great Teacher Resignation.

McCarthy Is in for a Rough Ride | Nancy Pelosi Passes the Torch

November 18, 2022

The next Speaker of the House will face frequent headaches from the likes of Marjorie Taylor Greene

Wish You Were Here | Afro Fiesta ft. Twanguero & I-Taweh

November 18, 2022

Remarkable musicians reunite for this special version of the Pink Floyd hit “Wish You Were Here” in hopes of spreading love and unity all over the world.

Karen Bass Speaks After Winning LA Mayor's Race

November 18, 2022

Mayor-elect Karen Bass names solving the homeless crisis as top priority after historic win.

Steve Bannon Lost

November 18, 2022

Steve Bannon made big promises. Again, and again, and again.

Empty Classrooms, Abandoned Kids: Inside the Great Teacher Resignation

November 18, 2022

Extra kids, extra grading and extra tasks. Six educators explain why they, and the American education system, are at breaking point.

November 18, 2022

Why Special Counsel Jack Smith Might Be Different From Robert Mueller

Andrew Prokop Vox

The obvious comparison to Smith’s appointment is the last special counsel who investigated Trump: Robert Mueller. But this appointment appears different in some important ways.

November 18, 2022

A New Republican Civil War Is About To Begin

Alex Shephard The New Republic

The GOP’s old guard is pinning their hopes on a Ron DeSantis renaissance. But Donald Trump’s counterestablishment has beaten them once before.