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Wealth and class are not determinants of intellect or governing ability
May 31, 2019Ocasio-Cortez here addresses a much larger tendency in U.S. culture which we talk about much less than we do racism or sexism – the practice of devaluing people on the basis of their occupation.
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Before we get to 2020 we can’t forget 2019 state contests
May 31, 2019In many of these elections voter suppression measures, including mass incarceration, gerrymandering and restrictive voting laws, will affect outcomes.
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‘Fire on the Mountain’: John Brown’s story lies a-mouldering on the page
May 31, 2019John Brown is one of American history’s most fascinating characters.
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Salt of the Earth: The revolutionary life of Anita Torrez
May 30, 2019“When did you join the Communist Party USA?” I asked. “I can’t quite remember…we just kept going to meeting after meeting, and before I knew it, we had joined,” she replied, laughing.
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Trump’s Energy Department rebrands natural gas as ‘Freedom Gas’
May 30, 2019The Trump administration has found a new way to boost the reputation of fossil fuels: associate them with the cherished American value of freedom!
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