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The War Against the Postal Service

Monique Morrissey Economic Policy Institute
Postal services should be expanded for the public good, not diminished by special interests

The Revolutionary Genius of Ludwig van Beethoven

Simon Behrman Convergence
250 years after his birth, Beethoven’s music still has an exhilarating, subversive power. His revolution of artistic form was intimately linked to his sympathy for the political revolutions of his time.

The Marketisation of Truth

Marcus Gilroy-Ware Red Pepper (UK)
The marketisation of everything normalised the very real possibility that behind every communication, every representation, every action within any public sphere, was an undisclosed agenda of private gain.

Friday Nite Videos | December 18, 2020

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The Mitch Who Stole Justice. Rock the Runoff: Broadway for Georgia Performs "Georgia On My Mind". Will YOU be the next AOC?? Deb Haaland | In Her Own Words. The War on Cuba — Episode 3

'Deep Canvassing' Targets Rural Georgia

Benjamin Barber Facing South
Volunteers and organizers with People's Action recently took part in phone banking during a virtual deep canvassing event. The focus: connecting with rural voters and others less likely to turn out for Georgia's Senate runoffs.
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