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September 29, 2017

From Alabama to Gush Etzion, Trump and Netanyahu Are Married to the Mob

Chemi Shalev Haaretz

The difference between truth and falsehood, Arendt wrote, may become a mere matter of power and cleverness, of pressure and infinite repetition

September 29, 2017

What the Blacklist Cost Hollywood

Paul Buhle Hollywood Progressive

Film actor Jeff Corey’s memoir, completed, edited and prepared for publication by his daughter, Emily Corey, is a tribute to what a left generation accomplished, and not only in front of the camera.

September 29, 2017

Jeremy Corbyn: Neoliberalism Is Broken and We Are Now the Middle Ground

Anushka Asthana, Jessica Elgot and Rowena Mason The Guardian

‘No social cleansing, no jacking up rents’: Labor leader invokes memory of Grenfell Tower in speech to party conference

September 29, 2017

Puerto Ricans Could Be Newest U.S. Climate Refugees

Daniel Cusick, Adam Aton Climate Wire

Hurricane Maria will trigger profound demographic changes for Puerto Rico

Talking About Justice Wherever We Can

September 29, 2017

Activist DeRay Mckesson explains to Jordan Klepper the reason behind Colin Kaepernick's initial on-field protest

It's Time to Pay Back Puerto Rico

September 29, 2017

As the federal government struggles to provide relief aid for hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico, Trevor reminds viewers everything the island has done for the rest of the U.S.

Taxes, Health Care, and Private Jets

September 29, 2017

How President Trump is outright lying about the fate of his health care bill and his new tax plan

Waist Deep in the Big Muddy | Pete Seeger

September 29, 2017

Aired on CBS at the height of the Vietnam War, this song holds just as much truth today

San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz Speaks Reality

September 29, 2017

Furious San Juan Mayor exclaims "People are dying here! This is not a good news story!"

September 29, 2017

Friday Nite Videos | September 29, 2017

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San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz Speaks Reality. Waist Deep in the Big Muddy | Pete Seeger. Taxes, Health Care, and Private Jets. It's Time to Pay Back Puerto Rico. Talking About Justice Wherever We Can.