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September 6, 2024

Why Fascists Hate Universities

Jason Stanley The Guardian

Authoritarians and would-be authoritarians are only too aware that universities are primary sites of critique and dissent. Attacks on universities are the canary in the coalmine of fascism.

September 6, 2024

Are You Ready for Some (Private Equity) Football!

Sam Pizzigati Inequality

The greediest owners in pro sports are now welcoming in the greed kings of high finance

September 6, 2024

To Sacrifice or Free the Hostages? Israeli Protesters Have Chosen a Side

Meron Rapoport +972 Magazine

The huge Israeli protests have been about bringing down the Netanyahu government. They also had a deeper, more subversive message. Without any of the speakers explicitly saying as much, Sunday’s demonstrations were for an end to the war.

What Happened When These 6 Dictators Took Over?

September 6, 2024

Examine the myth of the benevolent dictator, a leader who holds absolute power yet only uses it for the common good.

Big Effing Development in DC Case

September 6, 2024

We now know the upcoming schedule for new evidence in the Donald Trump DC trial

KAOS | Limited Series Trailer

September 6, 2024

The Gods of Olympus are just one big, dysfunctional family — unaware that mortals have the power to bring them down

Alabama Is Generating Billions by Trapping People in Prison

September 6, 2024

Alabama is farming out incarcerated people to work at hundreds of companies, including McDonald’s & Wendy’s

JD Vance's Donut Disaster; Trump's Really 'Not Weird'

September 6, 2024

Trump insists he's not weird and tells the audience they have to vote for him even if they don't like him

September 6, 2024

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September 5, 2024

Rage in the Red Sea

Steve Yandell The Sea

“All those who care about the lives of seafarers – or a global supply chain that keeps its workers safe – must call for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza. Peace is the best way to end the attacks on ships in the Red Sea."