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October 28, 2022: Pelosi Attack, Musk Twitter Purchase

Heather Cox Richardson Letters from an American
The attack on Mr. Pelosi comes after right-wing figures have frequently advocated violence against the House speaker. In the first 12 hours after Musk acquired Twitter, the use of the n-word increased nearly 500%. Both are attacks on US democracy.

The Self-Destruction of Ye

Charles Blow The New York Times
Ye knows that fueling Black conspicuous consumption and even addiction is profit. Instead of wanting to flip that table, Ye wanted to sit at the head of it. Instead of being revolted by the economic arm of white supremacy, he aspired to it.

Anatomy of a Union Organizing Drive

AN INTERVIEW WITH DAISY PITKIN Jacobin
Unions aren’t just vehicles for transforming society — they also transform lives, as workers and organizers learn how to build an organization that can overthrow the authoritarian dictatorship of the boss and create a beloved community.