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March 21, 2025

The European Left Faces a Historic Challenge

Stefan Bekier Europe Solidaire Sans Frontières

Introduction to the Ensemble! (FR) meeting on the consequences of the Trump presidency for Europe. Europe must deepen and broaden its integration or become dependent on the neo-fascist international forming around the Trump-Putin axis.

March 21, 2025

‘Tesla Takedown’ Protesters Planning ‘Biggest Day of Action’

Andrew J. Hawkins The Verge

Organizers are calling for 500 demonstrations at all 277 Tesla showrooms, as well as Supercharger stations, on March 29th.

March 21, 2025

Universities' Choice: Surrender or Fight Back Against Trump ‘Takeover’

J Oliver Conroy The Guardian

‘Extraordinary fear’ takes hold at universities as Trump campaign threatens investigations or loss of federal funds

AOC, on Fight Oligarchy Tour, Gives Speech of the Year

March 21, 2025

Thousands are turning out for rallies in city after city in deep red and purple states and cities to rally with Bernie and AOC

The Imprisoned Israelis Refusing Military Service in Gaza

March 21, 2025

Since 7 October and the war in Gaza, refusenik organisations say the number of people refusing the draft has risen, even though during wartime punishments are harsher

Why Your Brain Blinds You for Two Hours Every Day

March 21, 2025

Every sight, sound, and touch you experience is the result of calculations your brain makes before reality even reaches you. What does it mean for your choices?

Stripped for Parts | Documentary

March 21, 2025

Hedge fund Alden Global Capital is quietly gobbling up newspapers across the country and gutting them, but no one knows why-- until journalist Julie Reynolds begins to investigate. Sign up for March 29 streaming of full documentary.