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September 20, 2024

2024 Choices and Profiles in Political Cowardice

Max Elbaum Liberation Road Notes

There is an unfortunate history of radical organizations -- like the DSA national leadership today -- substituting “bold” radical pronouncements for biting the bullet and making a difficult choice.

Mr. Robinson ('Mrs. Robinson' Song Parody)

September 20, 2024

Here's to you, Mr. Robinson, in showing us what a deplorable person you are, just in time to destroy your run for Governor of North Carolina.

Exactly How Trump Could Ban Abortion

September 20, 2024

Whether the US bans it completely is basically up to the next president.

September 20, 2024

States Are Pushing Back With Anti-Labor Laws As Union Popularity Grows, Policy Experts Say

CASEY QUINLAN Iowa Capital Dispatch

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But local governments - cities and counties - are stepping up to advocate for workers.

Private Equity Is Devouring the Last Affordable Housing

September 20, 2024

Mobile homes are one of the last remaining affordable housing options in America. Now they’ve become private equity’s latest target.

The Project 2025 Song!

September 20, 2024

The greatest document in American history? Not the Declaration of Independence or the Constitution.

September 20, 2024

Why Wouldn’t Autonomous Cars Cry at Night?

Ryan McCarty Rattle

The race is on to improve road traffic, says poet Ryan McCarthy about autonomous autos, but tomorrow we’ll be riding just the same.

September 19, 2024

In a Springfield Haitian Restaurant, Love—and Goat—Conquer Hate

Tim Feran The New Republic

While Donald Trump and J.D. Vance try to tear an Ohio town apart, Ohioans themselves have a more heartening response. While the nasty headlines swirl around them, Springfielders and Ohioans are making a point of saying no to Trump and Vance’s message

September 19, 2024

Peter N. Carroll 1943–2024

Sebastiaan Faber ALBA - The Abraham Lincoln Brigade Archives

Peter N. Carroll, a respected and prolific writer, poet, and US historian, died after a short illness on September 16, surrounded by his family. He was 80. He was one of the key individuals involved in founding the Abraham Lincoln Brigade Archives.

September 19, 2024

National Voter Registration Day Numbers and Observations From a Harris-Walz Youth Organizing Call

Rachel Janfaza The Up and Up

There are 41 million eligible Gen Z voters in 2024. 45% of those Gen Zers are youth of color. 30% have parents born outside US. Many young people are recognizing the power of their vote to influence the future.