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December 11, 2020

Let Everybody Vote, Even If They’re Incarcerated

Patrick Stephens The Progressive

What value is a democracy that actively seeks to silence the voices of its most vulnerable citizens?

December 11, 2020

Democratic Socialists 2X in the House, More Downballot

Peter Dreier Talking Points Memo

The resurgence of democratic socialism has occurred during a period of growing activism against widening inequality, persistent racism and looming environmental disaster.

December 11, 2020

We Need More Than Antitrust Law to Tackle Big Tech

Jacob Silverman The New Republic

The problem isn’t just that these companies are too big for meaningful competition.

Weed Was the Real Winner of the 2020 Election

December 11, 2020

Americans are turning against the war on drugs.

The War on Cuba — Episode 2

December 11, 2020

Mother and daughter speak frankly about everyday life, getting around and how things are changing

Dr. Fauci Explains Vaccine Safety, When It Will Be Available and Who Gets It

December 11, 2020

Dr. Anthony Fauci joins MSNBC's Ari Melber in a special interview to discuss the Covid-19 vaccine, to dispel related myths and skepticism and to explain why he and Biden will likely take it publicly.

The Social Dilemma | Trailer

December 11, 2020

What are the consequences of our growing dependence on social media? Silicon Valley insiders discuss how social media is reprogramming civilization - and us.

"Seditious Abuse" | The Coup Attempt by the Corrupt Texas Attorney General

December 11, 2020

Call what is going on by its real name: treason against democracy.

December 11, 2020

Friday Nite Videos | December 11, 2020

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"Seditious Abuse" | The AG Coup Attempt. The Social Dilemma | Trailer. Dr. Fauci Explains Vaccine Safety, When It Will Be Available and Who Gets It. The War on Cuba — Episode 2. Weed Was the Real Winner of the 2020 Election.

December 10, 2020

Our Hands are Completely Tied’: Restaurant Workers Face Difficult Choices as Cases Rise

Katya Schwenk VTDigger

Faced with cold weather and reduced foot traffic, Burlington’s restaurants are scaling back hours and services, whether they’re open for indoor dining or not. For workers, that means fewer tips, dwindling hours, and the looming threat of layoffs.