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The War in Afghanistan: What Else Should We Never Forget?

September 17, 2021

While Americans are supposed to “never forget” 9/11, many have already forgotten the needless civilian casualties and high costs that came with the war in Afghanistan. #DailyShow #TrevorNoah #Afghanistan

9/11 and My Immigrant Experience | Hasan Minhaj

September 17, 2021

Hasan Minhaj talks about how racism impacts the immigrant experience in America.

High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America

September 17, 2021

Based on Jessica B. Harris’ award-winning book, High On The Hog traces the moving story of a people's survival and triumph via the food that has knit generations together and helped define the American kitchen.

10 Years Since Occupy: What Did We Learn?

September 17, 2021

Ten years ago, Occupy Wall Street transformed American politics.

September 17, 2021

The New Science on How We Burn Calories

Kim Tingley The New York Times

How the new science of metabolism could change our understanding about, for starters, chronic disease, aging and obesity

September 17, 2021

'De-Zumification' and the Enduring Crisis of South African Democracy

Raymond Suttner Polity (South Africa)

The failure to adequately articulate what a break from Zumaism entails has meant that many of its main features continue. A broad involvement of a range of sectors is necessary to renew South Africa's democratic life.

September 17, 2021

We're Going to Take on Big Pharma and Win

Alex Lawson and Alexandra Rojas Common Dreams

Any politician who puts Pharma profits before the needs of their constituents will lose their jobs. And they will deserve it.

September 17, 2021

Occupy Wall Street at 10: What It Taught Us, and Why It Mattered

Micah L. Sifry The New Republic

It basically started the wave of activism that revived the left—and taught people to get serious about power.

September 17, 2021

Friday Nite Videos | Sept 17, 2021

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September 16, 2021

Can Unions Turn the Covid Crisis Into a ‘1945 Moment’?

Dave Ward interviewed by Ben Chako Morning Star

Identifying allies to build labour movement power in localities is a key part of making the New Deal a success. “Who can we work with to build collectivism and rebuild our movement from the ground up, renewing our connections with working people?"