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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.

August 28, 2020

The Case for Expanding the Right to Vote in the U.S. Constitution

Laura Williamson and Brenda Wright Demos

The Constitution even today does not offer an affirmative guarantee of the right to vote. If we truly want to build inclusive democracy, we must articulate an affirmative vision of an expansive right to vote in the Constitution itself.

August 28, 2020

Kenosha Tells Us More About Where the Right Is Headed Than the R.N.C. Did

Jamelle Bouie The New York Times

The conservative media’s embrace of Kyle Rittenhouse speaks volumes about its priorities.

August 28, 2020

Friday Nite Videos | August 28, 2020

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Kenny Smith Walks Off the Inside Set. Jerry Falwell Jr.'s Link to Trump. Ramy Youssef - Shattering Muslim Stereotypes on TV. Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn (Movie). Deadly Sins and Cardinal Virtues: A Voter Checklist.

August 27, 2020

Diary of a Pandemic Shop Steward

Joseph Healy transform! europe

Union membership in the UK hit a historic low (23%) a few years ago. The pandemic has reminded many workers that the unions are their protective shield in a situation where employers were ordering them back to work in unsafe circumstances.

August 27, 2020

Tidbits - Aug. 27, 2020 - Reader Comments: Jacob Blake's sister speaks out; Federal Judge -end law shielding police immunity; School Reopening; Trump's Tax Returns - no immunity; Athletes protesting; Kamala Harris; cartoons, poems, resources, announcement

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Reader Comments: Jacob Blake's sister speaks out; Federal Judge -end law shielding police immunity; School Reopening; Trump's Tax Returns - no immunity; Athletes protesting; Kamala Harris; cartoons, poems, songs, resources, announcements and more...