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Friday Nite Videos | October 16, 2026

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Bernie Shocks with WSJ Poll on What Americans Really Want. Death by Firing Squad. Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor on NAZA. One of the Reddest Counties Is Losing Faith in Trump. Dario Amodei Quit OpenAI To Make AI 'Safe.' And Now?

Troy Jackson’s Politics Are Rooted in Maine Logger Struggles

Branko Marcetic Convergence
Maine Senate hopeful Troy Jackson’s history is a case study of something the Left often discusses but rarely sees: a working-class politician who emerged from workplace organizing struggles and used his power to advance pro-worker policies.

Pushing From the Outside, In

Paul G. Pinsky Portside
As left activists who choose electoral work, we can both maintain ideological clarity while also remaining politically pragmatic. That can be done. In the difficult times we now find ourselves in, that must be done.

The Left Owes a Lot to Jesse Jackson

Peter Dreier Convergence
As a movement builder, spokesperson, and candidate for the presidency, Jesse Jackson’s accomplishments were massive. He was one of the towering figures of American progressive politics in his era — or any era.

The Full Transcript of Zohran Mamdani’s Inauguration Speech

Zohran Mamdani The New York Times
New York’s new mayor challenged his supporters and opponents to make the city better, to hold him to account. "I ask you to stand with us now, and every day that follows. City Hall will not be able to deliver on our own-the work-has only just begun."

Friday Nite Videos | October 31, 2025

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Trump's Shockingly Corrupt Donor Network. IL National Guard Members Say They Won't Obey Trump's Orders. Young Russians Ready To Pay a Price To Defy the Kremlin. Zohran Mamdani - Reimagining NYC | The Daily Show. No Kings Rally | Signs and Song.
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