George Lakoff American Authoritarians vs. American Democracy FrameLab Ep. 20 Rough note (there may be errors): democracy depends on empathy. caring about what other people … They redefined democracy as authoritarianismRead more
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A Criminal Charged with 34 Felonies; Attacking Judge, DA & Their Families
Donald Trump has been formally charged with 34 felonies in an indictment unsealed Tuesday. After surrendering to authorities at a New York courthouse, Trump was … A Criminal Charged with 34 Felonies; Attacking Judge, DA & Their FamiliesRead more
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That Lady from New England Who Shamed Us All
The mass media is reluctant to recognize civic heroes unless they display physical bravery such as rushing into a burning building to save a child. … That Lady from New England Who Shamed Us AllRead more
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The Movements of American Communism
Far too often, scholars have mystified the history of the Communist Party USA (CPUSA). Historians influenced by Cold War anticommunism saw the CPUSA as a … The Movements of American CommunismRead more
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Fascism is the Western Answer to Class Struggle
Setting aside culture war animosities for the moment to consider the direction of politics in the US— to the extent that doing so is psychologically … Fascism is the Western Answer to Class StruggleRead more
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Unprincipled alliance with the political right
The apologetic justification provided by Chris Lynn Hedges for sharing a platform with the right, and even fascists, in the fraudulent February 19 “Rage Against … Unprincipled alliance with the political rightRead more
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Reagan’s Treason, Two Bushes and the $23 Million Payoff
Last week, a Texas pol, Ben Barnes, confessed that he was personally involved—and therefore an eyewitness to–high treason: The Ronald Reagan campaign’s successful secret deal … Reagan’s Treason, Two Bushes and the $23 Million PayoffRead more
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Socialism 101
https://edge2.pod.npr.org/anon.npr-mp3/npr/pmoney/2021/03/20210326_pmoney_pmpod_1074.mp3/20210326_pmoney_pmpod_1074.mp3_999cf8ea6db5a0af2a7a7f609fe82689_22963900.mp3 Richard Wolff
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The Forgotten Victims of America’s Class War
I am sitting in Eric Heimel’s barbershop in the center of Mechanic Falls. Russ Day, who was the owner for 52 years before he sold … The Forgotten Victims of America’s Class WarRead more
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Cornel West and the Campaign to End Political Apartheid
The Republican and Democratic parties have no intention of allowing independents and third parties into their exclusive club. A series of arcane laws and rules … Cornel West and the Campaign to End Political ApartheidRead more