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Why We Continue to March in Gaza

Abdalrahim Alfarra Electronic Intifada
waving Palestinian flag in midst of black smoke The soldiers were looking at us and their weapons were aimed toward us. And there was a deceitful sniper who waved at us, telling us to leave the place safely.

The Ups & Downs of the Concept of ‘White Privilege’

Howard Machtinger Portside
To have a chance at a just future, let’s find ways to push back against the raging tides of racism that have driven too much of our nation’s history and are now re-emerging in stridently blatant forms.

Why Do We Pledge Allegiance?

Jack David Eller Boston Review
This was the first incarnation of the Pledge of Allegiance, composed by Bellamy, though conspicuously missing two prominent elements, namely, any mention of the United States or of God.

Paid Time Off in the US

Zack Guzman CNBC
This chart shows how far behind America is in paid time off compared to the rest of the world

Which States Will Teachers Strike in Next?

Mike Elk The Guardian
As a new school year begins, teachers in California, Colorado and Illinois, among other states, are determined to continue the fight for better pay and school funding
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