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Where Hatred Lies

Omer Bartov The New York Review of Books
A nuanced new history by Mark Mazower reminds us that antisemitism, an age-old threat to Jewish life, can be warped into a political tool—as we see today, when any criticism of Israel can be deemed antisemitic.

U.S. Military and Spy Bases in Australia, Mapped

Bertin Huynh (Host and Producer), Ben Doherty (Reporter) The Guardian
Research by the Nautilus Institute has revealed what some analysts have labelled a 'colonisation' of Australia by the United States . . . could this drag Australia unwillingly into war?

Once Upon a Time Anti-Fascist

Jan Ralske The Left Berlin
Nationwide parliamentary elections are scheduled for September 2026. The rise of the extreme right in Europe is especially alarming in Germany, where the historical consequences of Fascism are brutally clear.

The Sewer Socialists Were Pragmatic Class Warriors

Interview with Eric Blanc Convergence
Milwaukee’s “sewer socialists” have often been dismissed as tepid reformers. In fact, they were pragmatic champions of a world beyond capitalism who were laser-focused on organizing the working class.

US Diesel Prices Hit a Record High

WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS AP
Diesel hit a record price in the U.S. on Friday, soaring to an average of $5.85 a gallon for the first time as the six-month war with Iran disrupts the world’s flow of fuel.

Friday Nite Videos | September 4, 2026

Portside
Bernie Sanders vs 15 Gen Z On AI Use. '60 SECONDS' - Trump Renames Everything (SATIRE). Filipinana | Movie (2026). The Nerd Reich | Jesse Welles. Meta’s Legal Troubles Are Worse than You Think.
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