A Syrian Epic
San Francisco Chronicle
“A Syrian Epic,” by San Francisco poet Muhammad Umar J. Salimi, tells of what is lost and what can never be lost.
Ten Years After the Financial Crash, the Timid Left Should Be Full of Regrets
The Guardian
Capitalism’s near-death experience with the banking crisis was a golden opportunity for progressives. But they blew it
John McCain's Salute to a Communist
The Volunteer, The New York Times
In 2012 Del Berg, the last surviving American to fight with the International Brigades in Spain, died. Here is John McCain's public tribute to Berg, and what Berg's FBI files show about the cold war persecution of Berg and his comrades.
There’s Never Been a Majority-Female Statehouse. Nevada May Change That.
Mother Jones
The state is poised to make history in November.
Chicago 1968: Revolt of the Progressive DNC Delegates
The Nation
When Ted Warshafsky nominated Julian Bond for vice president, they suddenly found themselves talking about poverty, racism, and war on national TV. It was beautiful.
How Donald Trump Got Involved in a Global Fraud
Adam Davidson follows the money trail in one of President Donald Trump's past deals all the way to Vladimir Putin.
Buddy Whittington | Minor Blues
The minor blues is saddest with its' own sorrow and pain
You'll know it when you hear it with its sombre sad refrain
It's a major situation, givin' me the minor blues
Trump Loses Mind After Convictions | Our Cartoon President
As Paul Manafort and Michael Cohen are found guilty on criminal counts, Our Cartoon President and his closest confidants strategize about the best way to respond to the turmoil.
Ariana Grande Performs "Natural Woman" at Aretha Franklin's Funeral
Ariana Grande performed a stirring rendition of Aretha Franklin's '(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman' in tribute to the Queen of Soul at her funeral in Detroit.
Why Obvious Lies Make Great Propaganda
For leaders like Trump and Putin, telling big lies isn't about persuasion -- it's about power.
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