Boy White American
Tar River Poetry
Amy O’Reilly’s “Boy White American” puts her finger not so gently on the dangers in a Trumpian universe of gender roles.
Rebooting Poor People’s Campaign 50 Years Later
Chicago Sun-Times
The new Poor People's Campaign is preparing for 40 days of non-violent "direct action" in about 30 states that will climax with a rally in Washington this June.
Marches Across the U.S. Protest Separation of Migrant Families
The New York Times
Demonstrators in Los Angeles were joined by activists in dozens of other cities across the country on Thursday evening to protest the separation of migrant families under President Trump’s zero-tolerance crackdown on illegal immigration.
Spiked Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Cartoonist Speaks Out
FAIR - Fairness & Accuracy in Reporting
Here are a few of the cartoons that the Post-Gazette first refused to print. And then fired the cartoonist.
Where Did Viruses Come From?
There are fossils of viruses, of sorts, preserved in the DNA of the hosts that they’ve infected. Including you. This molecular fossil trail can help us understand where viruses came from, how they evolved and even whether viruses are alive.
Stupid Watergate II
John Oliver explains how the president and his allies are going full O. J. in order to undermine the investigation of Russian interference in the 2016 election.
The Courage to Change | Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
If our nation is going to change, so must we. Electing charismatic, grassroots, working class candidates like Alexandria Ocasio Cortez would be a great start.
Mississippi John Hurt | You Got To Walk That Lonesome Valley
Simple lyrics and a spare melody on an acoustic guitar preach a deep life lesson.
Jeff Sessions Cites the Bible in Separating Children From Parents
The United States is using cruelty as a deterrent on our southern border. But don't worry, Jeff Sessions found an applicable bible verse.
Friday Nite Videos | June 15, 2018
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Jeff Sessions Cites the Bible in Separating Children From Parents. Mississippi John Hurt | You Got to Walk That Lonesome Valley. The Courage to Change | Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Stupid Watergate II. Where Did Viruses Come From?
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