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Beyond the Myth of Rural America

Daniel Immerwahr The New Yorker
Its inhabitants are as much creatures of state power and industrial capitalism as their city-dwelling counterparts.

Never Again Means Never Again – for Anyone

Damon Silvers Friday's Labor Folklore
To Marek Edelman "never again" meant "never again for anyone." It was a statement of human solidarity, not a license to commit mass murder of those you fear or wish to dispossess.

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.

Poll on Ceasefire in Gaza

Data for Progress Data for Progress
Voters Agree the U.S. Should Call for a Ceasefire and De-Escalation of Violence in Gaza to Prevent Civilian Deaths

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.