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November 17, 2023

Ask a Scientist: How To Avoid Climate Disaster

Elliott Negin Union of Concerned Scientists blog

The Inflation Reduction Act's $400B investment in clean energy will make a significant dent in emissions, but not enough to meet US carbon reduction goals. A Union of Concerned Scientists team showed how to lower emission by 50 percent by 2030.

The Night Doctrine: The Truth About Afghanistan’s Zero Unit Night Raids

November 17, 2023

ProPublica’s first animated documentary traces a young British journalist of Afghan-Pakistani origins, who returns to Afghanistan to find out who killed her family 30 years earlier, only to stumble upon a secretive U.S.-backed program the killed hundreds of civilians

Trump Destroys his Own Case With Bombshell Admission

November 17, 2023

In a newly released interview, Donald Trump's version of his attempt to join the mob on Jan. 6 incriminates ... himself.

Trump Is a Fascist, Bernie Stops a Fight

November 17, 2023

The former president is sending loud and clear signals that a second Trump term would be a fascist nightmare

Doctor My Eyes | Jackson Browne

November 17, 2023

A stunning rendition of the classic Doctor My Eyes brings together two musicians from the 1972 original with 11 amazing musicians from around the globe

Israel-Hamas War | John Oliver

November 17, 2023

John Oliver discusses the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.

November 17, 2023

Friday Nite Videos | November 17, 2023

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Israel-Hamas War | John Oliver. Doctor My Eyes | Jackson Browne. Trump Is a Fascist, Bernie Stops a Fight. Trump Destroys his Own Case With Bombshell Admission. The Night Doctrine: The Truth About Afghanistan’s Zero Unit Night Raids.

November 16, 2023

Between the Rivers: A U.S. Senate Candidate for Working-Class West Virginians

Stewart Acuff The Stansbury Forum

Shrewsbury laid the blame for so many West Virginia problems at unchallenged corporate power and the corruption that always accompanies unchecked corporate power. He called for unity amongst working families.

November 16, 2023

Building Cleaners Rally for Fair Wages and Life-Saving Benefits

Bella DeVaan Inequality.org

A Q&A with a veteran building cleaner on what’s at stake for her workplace, her union, and her city’s working class.

November 16, 2023

A Tribute to Vivian

Samah Salaime +972 Magazine

I know you will be greeted up above by your Palestinian and Israeli partners in activism, and the thousands of other victims of this pointless war.