There Are No Unsacred Spaces
AGNI
“I’m trying to tell you that the world is beautiful,” writes Brooklyn poet Cynthia Manick; and in her rendering it is.
Professional Athletes Are Showing America Just How Powerful Labor Really Is
The Nation
By striking, the players in the NBA, MLB, and beyond have brought their bosses to the table and launched a national conversation.
Seven Deadly Sins, Seven Cardinal Virtues: A Republican Voter's Checklist
"The president is awful proud of the tests he's been taking... I've got one for him."
Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn (Movie)
A deeply emotional film with chilling resonance in today’s America, Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn, explores the 30-year legacy of Yusuf’s murder as his family and friends reflect on the tragedy and the subsequent fight for justice that inspired and divided New York City.
Ramy Youssef - Shattering Muslim Stereotypes on TV
Ramy Youssef explains the challenges of breaking away from Muslim stereotypes in “Ramy” and talks about tackling disabilities in his next project with his friend and co-star Steve Way. #DailyShow #TrevorNoah #RamyYoussef
Jerry Falwell Jr.'s Link to Trump Is Far More Troubling Than His Sex Scandal
The current scandal surrounding Jerry Falwell Jr. would be a minor case of religious and sexual hypocrisy if it weren't for the very serious allegation that Trump fixer Michael Cohen helped bury embarrassing photos of Falwell before the faith leader backed the President in the 2016 election. #Colbert #LateShowLIVE #JerryFalwellJr
Kenny Smith Walks Off the Inside Set in Support of NBA Players
After three playoff games were suspended in response to the police shooting of Jacob Blake, the Inside crew reacts to the postponement of the game and Kenny delivers a powerful message in support of the players.
Kareem Abdul-Jabar: Athletes Have Rekindled the Ember of Hope
The Guardian
When I boycotted the 1968 Olympics because of racial inequality I was ostracized. Now white athletes are joining their black teammates in protests
The Radicalism of Woody Guthrie
Jacobin
Legendary folk singer Woody Guthrie is best known for his anthem “This Land Is Your Land,” which can come off as an innocuous ode to America if you aren’t listening closely. But the singer-songwriter was a lifelong socialist.
The Case for Expanding the Right to Vote in the U.S. Constitution
Demos
The Constitution even today does not offer an affirmative guarantee of the right to vote. If we truly want to build inclusive democracy, we must articulate an affirmative vision of an expansive right to vote in the Constitution itself.
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