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August 29, 2020

With Their Wildcat Strike, NBA Players Have Pointed the Way Forward

Aqsa Ahmad Jacobin

Despite its outcome, this week’s NBA wildcat strike provided a crucial lesson for all of us: we have to disrupt owners’ profits and engage in collective action if we have any hope of making change.

August 28, 2020

There Are No Unsacred Spaces

Cynthia Manick AGNI

“I’m trying to tell you that the world is beautiful,” writes Brooklyn poet Cynthia Manick; and in her rendering it is.

August 28, 2020

Professional Athletes Are Showing America Just How Powerful Labor Really Is

Dave Zirin 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

August 28, 2020

"The president is awful proud of the tests he's been taking... I've got one for him."

Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn (Movie)

August 28, 2020

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

August 28, 2020

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

August 28, 2020

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

August 28, 2020

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.

August 28, 2020

Kareem Abdul-Jabar: Athletes Have Rekindled the Ember of Hope

Kareem Abdul Jabar 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

August 28, 2020

The Radicalism of Woody Guthrie

Arvind Dilawar 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.