2050: Worst Case Scenario for Climate
The Guardian
‘The only uncertainty is how long we’ll last’
Meet the Lawyer Who Fought Bloomberg on Stop and Frisk—and Won
Slate
Darius Charney, who sued NYC for years, tells his side of the story
How Old Is the Universe, Really?
The Week
Two ways to measure the age of the universe give different answers. The discrepancy is large enough that some cosmologists — scientists studying the history and makeup of the universe as a whole — are suggesting the field is in crisis.
'You're Pardoned!': Trump Frees Convicted Swamp Creatures
New Trump pardons include Rudy Giuliani’s convicted NYPD commissioner and partner Bernard Kerik, former “Apprentice” contestant Rod Blagojevich, and Michael Milken, a billionaire convicted of 98 counts of racketeering and fraud
Elizabeth Warren Dissects Bloomberg Defense
'This is not just a question of the mayor's character, this is also a question about electability' — Sen. Warren on allegations of sexual harassment by Bloomberg at his companies
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Talks About the Black Heroes of the American Revolution
Basketball legend, best-selling author and history buff Kareem Abdul-Jabbar teamed up with the History Channel to create Black Patriots: Heroes of the Revolution, a one-hour documentary that shares the African-American experience during the Revolutionary War
No Rules for Donald | Randy Rainbow Song Parody
Randy Rainbow interviews Attorney General Barr about giving favored treatment to convicted Trump buddy Roger Stone and follows with a darker than usual parody
Medicare for All
As presidential candidates continue to discuss Medicare for All, John Oliver explores how much it might cost, what it will change, and who it will help
Friday Nite Videos | February 21, 2020
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Medicare for All | John Oliver. No Rules for Donald | Randy Rainbow Song Parody. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar | Black Heroes of the American Revolution. Elizabeth Warren Dissects Bloomberg Defense. 'You're Pardoned!': Trump Frees Convicted Swamp Creatures.
Tidbits - Feb. 20, 2020 - Reader Comments: Nevada, Medicare 4 All, Stop Bernie Campaign, Culinary Workers, Pittsburgh AFL-CIO; Economy a Bust; NYC School Segregation, Corporate Schooling; Black History, Civil War, Reconstruction; Labor Notes; announcement
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Reader Comments: 2020 - Nevada, Medicare 4 All, Campaign to Stop Bernie, Culinary Workers, Pittsburgh AFL-CIO; Economy a Bust; NYC School Segregation, Corporate Schooling; Black History; Civil War, Reconstruction; Labor Notes; lots of announcements;
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