Dear Loan Director
Hum of Bees
When a loan officer turned down the poet’s request, she sent him this poem. He changed his mind. Happy Mother’s Day.
Albert Einstein and the FBI Treason File
The Einstein File
As Gore Vidal put it, “the only question really worth asking is: Why?” Why did the FBI begin a Treason file in 1921? Why 22,000 names? And why Einstein?
Donald Trump's Huge Gift to Vladimir Putin
Daily Kos
Everything else that Trump has or hasn’t done about Russia, any sanctions, any tariffs, any expelled diplomats, absolutely pales in comparison to the huge boost in oil revenues he provided to the Russian economy by backing away from the Iran nuclear deal.
Is This Your Image of the Working Class? You Need to Update It
The Guardian
Rewriting our economic rules requires putting the needs of America’s wage earners—black, brown, white, immigrant, male and female—at the center of our politics, not invisible in the margins.
Armenia's 'Velvet Revolution': A Masterclass in Socialism
Al Jazeera
The people have won. They have supplanted a hooligan, bullying mentality with one of peaceful resistance, togetherness, and pride.
A Woman's Fury Holds Lifetimes of Wisdom
The global collection of women's experiences can no longer be ignored, says actress and activist Tracee Ellis Ross. In a candid, fearless talk, she delivers invitations to a better future to both men and women.
Why Hawaii Volcano Is a Unique Disaster
Scientists warn that Hawaii's Kilauea volcano is on the verge of a new explosion that could send ash, steam and sulfur dioxide spewing from the summit crater and toss six-foot wide boulders as far as a half-mile away in all directions.
Rudy Giuliani's Confessions
Colin Jost and Michael Che tackle Rudy Giuliani admitting President Donald Trump knew about the Stormy Daniels payment.
Hidden Meanings Behind Childish Gambino's 'This Is America'
The Internet was quick to point out tons of hidden messages throughout 'This Is America'. Here are some you may have missed.
The Monopolization of America
Robert Reich takes a take an in-depth look at antitrust laws in the United States and explains how corporate giants have come to dominate the American economy and politics.
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