A Feral Calico Cat

Joe Cottonwood Live Encounters
Poet Joe Cottonwood writes about " an underground railroad/of farmworkers" along the coast of California, a sad story with a good ending.

Top Science Story of 2020: COVID-19 Vaccines

David Pride The Conversation
In the space of a year we have make huge strides in understanding, diagnosing, treating and preventing COVID-19. History will record this time as one of the greatest periods for scientific advancements.

Biden Given 100 Progressive Foreign Policy Picks

Kenny Stancil Common Dreams
"There are, in fact, an impressive number of people who could legitimately fill those jobs and question the dominant perspective on foreign policy and national security."

'Deep Canvassing' Targets Rural Georgia

Benjamin Barber Facing South
Volunteers and organizers with People's Action recently took part in phone banking during a virtual deep canvassing event. The focus: connecting with rural voters and others less likely to turn out for Georgia's Senate runoffs.

The War on Cuba — Episode 3

Episode 3 explores Cuba's healthcare program and medical brigades. We talk to doctors who served in Brazil, Bolivia and Italy, and of course the ones who held it down in Cuba during COVID-19. 

Deb Haaland | In Her Own Words

Rep. Deb Haaland of New Mexico is Joe Biden's nominee for Interior Secretary, where she would be the first indigenous person to hold a Cabinet office. She introduced herself at the Democratic National Convention as 'a proud 35th generation New Mexican.'