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A Patriot’s Fourth of July

Victor Grossman Berlin Bulletin
The world needs millions to join in this fight, this fight back! In the United States, there have been models enough of genuine patriots. There is a need for U.S. patriots who are at the same time “world patriots.”

Pat Fry: A Tribute in Memoriam

Geoffrey Jacques Portside
Pat Fry was a long-time activist, journalist, and leader in the working class, peace, solidarity, anti-imperialist, and left-wing and socialist movements in the United States, dies after long struggle with cancer.

The Moral Crisis of America’s Doctors

Eyal Press The New York Times
The corporatization of health care has changed the practice of medicine, causing many physicians to feel alienated from their work.

Palestinian Resistance Will Not Be Snuffed Out by Israel

Mohammed R. Mhawish Convergence
This week’s Israeli incursion into Jenin showed the violence of occupation and blatant disregard for Palestinian rights. At least 133 Palestinians have been killed by Israel since the start of this year alone.

Half the Police Force Quit. Crime Dropped.

Radley Balko The New York Times
The resignations came after Golden Valley, Minnesota hired its first Black police chief to begin addressing issues of racial profiling.
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