Skin Hymn
Undersong
Tanuja Wakefield, daughter of Indian immigrants, depicts the anguish and anger of being taunted for the color of her skin.
Children Change Their Parents’ Minds About Climate Change
Scientific American
“These encouraging results suggest that not only are children increasingly engaged in advocating for their future, they are also effective advocates to their parents,” says climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe
The Biggest Loser
DC Report
New Trump tax facts hint at massive cheating and vulnerability to Russian influence
Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez Pick a Fight With the Loan Sharks
Jacobin
Bernie Sanders and AOC are pushing for rules that would put payday lenders out of business — and end Wall Street’s business model of exploiting the poor
Trump’s Contempt for Democracy Is Pushing Congress Toward Impeachment
The Progressive
Politically, it might make more sense to focus on the next election, but Constitutionally, Democrats in Congress have no choice but to go after Trump now
Cats have social smarts. But is anyone brave enough to study them?
Social cognition researchers are finally probing the secrets of the feline mind—when the cats deign to cooperate
Why you still don't understand the Green New Deal
Political news coverage tends to focus on strategy over substance, and that’s making it less likely that the public will agree on big policy ideas when we need them the most
New Info About Sandra Bland Exposed in Cell Phone Video
Newly released police footage sheds light on the truth behind Sandra Bland’s death in custody — now her family is asking for the case to be reopened
Walking Blues | Keb' Mo'
In honor of blues legend Robert Johnson's birthday, Playing for Change shares "Walking Blues," featuring Keb' Mo' along with musicians from six countries. Originally written and recorded by Son House in 1930. The PFC version starts in Argentina with Roberto Luti and Nico Bereciartua playing slide guitars, and adds friends to create a blues jam around the world.
Lethal Injections | John Oliver
John Oliver discusses the lethal injection process, which is definitely not as pleasant as talking about a squeaking frog
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