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September 27, 2019

Bernie Sanders' and Elizabeth Warren's Wealth Taxes, Compared

Andrew Whalen Newsweek

For Warren, a wealth tax is primarily a path to revenue, while Sanders emphasizes reducing the economic power of billionaires as a class

September 27, 2019

Richard Stallman and the Fall of the Clueless Nerd

Steven Levy Wired

The controversial pioneer of free software resigned from MIT over his remarks on Jeffrey Epstein and Marvin Minsky. Stallman won’t be the last.

September 27, 2019

Ocasio-Cortez Unveils 'Just Society' Program

Jessica Corbett Common Dreams

"It's a visionary plan that makes moral and economic sense, and most importantly, is informed by what's moving in communities all around the nation."

September 27, 2019

Trump Can’t Get Away With It Anymore

Sam Stein Daily Beast

Though some Trumpworld figures may believe otherwise, House Democrats are not bluffing in their impeachment push. They are firm in their desire to see it done and to see it done with as much pain applied to the president as they can muster.

Don't Waste an Impeachment

September 27, 2019

Desi Lydic explains how many better things Donald Trump could have gotten himself impeached for

"I've Got The Biggest Anti Corruption Plan Since Watergate!"

September 27, 2019

Elizabeth Warren's Washington Square speech before a crowd of 20,000 is part campaign barnstorm and part labor and women's history lesson

Innocent People Don't Do Things Like This

September 27, 2019

With the details of the whistleblower's report revealed, it is clear the White House moved to cover up the President's attempt to get Ukraine's leader to "play ball."

The Weight | Featuring Robbie Robertson

September 27, 2019

“The Weight” celebrates 50 years of this classic song and features musicians performing together across five continents, including Robbie Robertson and Ringo Starr

Greta Thunberg Rips World Leaders at UN Over Climate

September 27, 2019

A 16-year-old delivers one of the most searing, substantive and memorable speeches ever delivered at the UN

September 27, 2019

Friday Nite Videos | September 27, 2019

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Greta Thunberg Rips World Leaders at UN Over Climate. The Weight | Featuring Robbie Robertson. Trump Off the Rails. Elizabeth Warren's Anti-Corruption Plan. Don't Waste an Impeachment.