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November 13, 2022 at 1:05 AM

Democrats Must Fire Corporate Political Consultants

Democrats Must Fire Corporate Political Consultants     Ralph Nader November 12, 2022Common Dreams The fundamental question is why the Democrats did not landslide the Republicans nationally. This is the worst GOP in its history. People wait in line on the fina…

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November 13, 2022 at 1:00 AM

Ethiopian Peace Agreement Receives Cautious Welcome Amid Concerns Over Western Pressure

Ethiopian Peace Agreement Receives Cautious Welcome Amid Concerns Over Western Pressure     Pavan Kulkarni November 8, 2022Peoples Dispatch While the agreement, in which TPLF has accepted disarmament, has been welcomed for bringing the civil war to an end, critics wa…

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November 13, 2022 at 1:00 AM

‘Take Some Ownership’: AOC Hits Back After Defeated DCCC Chair Lashes Out

‘Take Some Ownership’: AOC Hits Back After Defeated DCCC Chair Lashes Out     Julia Conley November 11, 2022Common Dreams "I do think that this is a signal that being outwardly antagonistic, including trying to defeat progressive candidates, trying to demoralize thos…

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November 13, 2022 at 1:00 AM

Morena Youth: A Pipeline to the Future

Morena Youth: A Pipeline to the Future     Meizhu Lui; Alejandro Torres November 9, 2022Mexico Solidarity Bulletin We must organize within Morena, and we must organize in the streets. Young people must be patient and persevere. We must fight all our lives to transfor…

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November 12, 2022 at 3:15 AM

Friday Nite Videos | November 11, 2022

Friday Nite Videos | November 11, 2022     November 11, 2022xxxxxx Is JFK Jr. Still Alive? Jordan Klepper Fingers the Conspiracy. Trump Attacks DeSantis in Unhinged Rant. How John Fetterman Broke Trump’s Red Wave. Lindell Freaks, Fox News Turns on Trump. What We Kno…

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November 12, 2022 at 1:55 AM

The GOP Is More MAGA Than Ever

The GOP Is More MAGA Than Ever     Peter Wehner November 10, 2022The Atlantic It’s hard to overstate how radicalized and anarchic the base of the Republican Party remains. ,   Heading into Tuesday, the conditions that traditionally shape midterm election…

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November 12, 2022 at 1:45 AM

What Next-Gen COVID-19 Vaccines Might Look Like

What Next-Gen COVID-19 Vaccines Might Look Like     Bob Holmes November 3, 2022Knowable Magazine From building up defenses in the nose to slowing down a virus’s ability to make copies of itself, scientists are rolling out a raft of creative approaches to fighting inf…

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November 12, 2022 at 1:35 AM

Inside the Justice Department’s Decision on Whether To Charge Trump in Mar-a-Lago Case

Inside the Justice Department’s Decision on Whether To Charge Trump in Mar-a-Lago Case     Ken Dilanian November 11, 2022NBC News “If Trump were anyone else, he would have already faced a likely indictment,” said lawyer Bradley Moss, who represents intel agency worke…

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November 12, 2022 at 1:20 AM

Remembering the Veterans Who Marched on DC To Demand Bonuses During the Depression, Only To Be Violently Driven Out by Active-Duty Soldiers

Remembering the Veterans Who Marched on DC To Demand Bonuses During the Depression, Only To Be Violently Driven Out by Active-Duty Soldiers     Shannon Bow O'Brien November 10, 2022The Conversation In 1932, with the Great Depression underway, President Herbert Hoover…

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November 12, 2022 at 1:00 AM

A New Kind of Anthem

Portside Culture A New Kind of Anthem     Gerry Sloan November 11, 2022 On Veterans Day, we honor Gerald Sloan’s poem, commissioned by a local symphony to be recited at a choral performance of Wilfred Owen's famous sonnet (see below). ,   A New Kin…

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November 11, 2022 at 1:10 AM

8 Lessons From the Midterm Elections

8 Lessons From the Midterm Elections     Julia Rock, Rebecca Burns, Andrew Perez, Matthew Cunningham-Cook, David Sirota November 10, 2022Jacobin Progressive and leftist voters are always told we’re too extreme. The midterm results should quash that narrative. Results…

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November 11, 2022 at 1:05 AM

How the Working Families Party Helped the Dems Defy Gravity

How the Working Families Party Helped the Dems Defy Gravity     Joe Dinkin and Natalia Salgado November 9, 2022Medium Reaction to the Republican Supreme Court’s attack on abortion rights, drove high Democratic turnout, especially among women and young voters, saw Dem…

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November 11, 2022 at 1:05 AM

If the GOP Retakes the House, Blame New York’s Bumbling, Democrats

If the GOP Retakes the House, Blame New York’s Bumbling, Democrats     Alex Thomas November 9, 2022The New Republic On a night when things mostly went right for the party, the Empire State’s liberal leaders will be left to rue their costly errors and campaign struggl…

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November 11, 2022 at 1:05 AM

Abortion Rights Measures Win Approval in First Major U.S. Elections Since Roe v. Wade Overturned

Abortion Rights Measures Win Approval in First Major U.S. Elections Since Roe v. Wade Overturned     Center for Reproductive Rights November 9, 2022Center for Reproductive Rights Millions of people voted in elections that will shape U.S. sexual and reproductive healt…

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November 11, 2022 at 1:00 AM

Tidbits – Nov. 10, 2022 – Reader Comments: Elections – No Red Wave; Dangerous Turn in Israel; No Black Players in World Series; Enola Holmes; Resistance Revival Chorus With Rhiannon Giddens “All You Fascists Bound To Lose”

Tidbits – Nov. 10, 2022 – Reader Comments: Elections – No Red Wave; Dangerous Turn in Israel; No Black Players in World Series; Enola Holmes; Resistance Revival Chorus With Rhiannon Giddens “All You Fascists Bound To Lose”     November 10, 2022xxxxxx Reader Comments:…

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November 11, 2022 at 1:00 AM

The Obscured and Forgotten History of Black Communist Women

Portside Culture The Obscured and Forgotten History of Black Communist Women     Morgan Forde November 7, 2022The Nation A new anthology edited by Charisse Burden-Stelly and Jodi Dean highlights the legacy and enduring relevance of Black communist women’s polit…

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November 10, 2022 at 7:05 AM

Tech Company Workers Should Unionize Immediately

Tech Company Workers Should Unionize Immediately     Ryan Cooper November 7, 2022The American Prospect What happened to Twitter could happen to any Silicon Valley company. If Twitter employees had unionized years ago, they would have many more ways to protect …

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November 10, 2022 at 6:35 AM

Herman Daly: A Economist Who Future Economists — and Societies — Will Dare Not Ignore

Herman Daly: A Economist Who Future Economists — and Societies — Will Dare Not Ignore     Sam Pizzigati November 8, 2022Counterpunch He redefined economics, forging a way forward that does not include the destruction of our environment for economic gain Herman…

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November 10, 2022 at 6:20 AM

‘Young People Saved This Election’ for Democrats, Say Progressives

‘Young People Saved This Election’ for Democrats, Say Progressives     Jessica Corbett November 9, 2022Common Dreams "Don't underestimate the power of a pissed off generation," said NextGen America. Attendees cheer during a rally for Democratic Maryland gubern…

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November 10, 2022 at 6:10 AM

Democracy Was on the Ballot—And Won

Democracy Was on the Ballot—And Won     Tom Nichols November 9, 2022The Atlantic The American crisis isn’t over, but the midterms were a good sign. American flags in the US Capitol. , (Samuel Corum / Getty)   Let’s get the bad news out of the way: In yes…

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November 10, 2022 at 1:00 AM

The War Upon Us

Portside Culture The War Upon Us     Jerry Harris September 30, 2022Against the Current This new book assesses the current state of global capitalism and the new social movements that have arisen in response to recent transformations in the system. , …

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November 10, 2022 at 1:00 AM

Global Left Midweek – November 9, 2022

Global Left Midweek – November 9, 2022     November 9, 2022xxxxxx News and analysis from and about left parties, movements and upsurges around the world On November 3, thousands of workers mobilized in Madrid, demanding an increase in wages at par with soaring…

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November 9, 2022 at 1:05 AM

Iranian Protesters Deserve the Unwavering Support of the International Left

Iranian Protesters Deserve the Unwavering Support of the International Left     Khosrow Golsorkhi November 5, 2022Jacobin The international left should affirm Iranian protesters’ feminist and democratic message of “Women, Life, Freedom.” If we don’t, we risk ceding t…

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November 9, 2022 at 1:05 AM

Viewpoint: Support Veterans by Defending, Not Defunding, Public Sector Jobs at the Post Office and the V.A.

Viewpoint: Support Veterans by Defending, Not Defunding, Public Sector Jobs at the Post Office and the V.A.     Steve Early and Suzanne Gordon November 8, 2022Labor Notes Two of the biggest employers of veterans are the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Postal S…

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November 9, 2022 at 1:05 AM

Let Elon Musk’s Twitter Be a Lesson to Tech Workers Everywhere: It’s Time To Unionize

Let Elon Musk’s Twitter Be a Lesson to Tech Workers Everywhere: It’s Time To Unionize     Prem Thakker November 7, 2022The New Republic Even if you survive a layoff, without a union, you’re still left wondering, "Am I next? Supporters of Amazon workers join a …

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November 9, 2022 at 1:00 AM

Dispatches From the Culture Wars – November 8, 2022

Dispatches From the Culture Wars – November 8, 2022     November 8, 2022xxxxxx Why we should always talk politics at the dinner table A political cartoon from 2015. Credit, David Horsey/Los Angeles Times   History Forecasted Fascism A World Series Withou…

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November 9, 2022 at 1:00 AM

Across the US, Citizen Action Puts the Housing Crisis on the Ballot

Across the US, Citizen Action Puts the Housing Crisis on the Ballot     Gianpaolo Baiocchi November 8, 2022Common Dreams We live in one of the wealthiest countries in the world, yet our current housing system denies so many hard-working people basic dignity, stabilit…

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November 9, 2022 at 1:00 AM

Elizabeth Banks’ New Film ‘Call Jane’ Will Be Screened at Abortion Clinics Across the U.S.

Portside Culture Elizabeth Banks’ New Film ‘Call Jane’ Will Be Screened at Abortion Clinics Across the U.S.     Lorena O'Neil October 28, 2022Jezebel Director Phyllis Nagy told Jezebel it was important for her to “normalize this very common healthcare procedure…

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November 8, 2022 at 1:10 AM

In Philadelphia, Organized Labor Is Making a Final Push As Democrats Try To Win Back Working-Class Voters

In Philadelphia, Organized Labor Is Making a Final Push As Democrats Try To Win Back Working-Class Voters     Anna Orso November 5, 2022Philadelphia Inquirer In the final weekend of the campaign, national leaders of four of the country’s largest labor unions came to …

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November 8, 2022 at 1:05 AM

Four Years After Florida Voted To Restore Voting Rights for People Convicted of a Felony, an Estimated 1 Million Still Can’t Vote in the Midterm Elections

Four Years After Florida Voted To Restore Voting Rights for People Convicted of a Felony, an Estimated 1 Million Still Can’t Vote in the Midterm Elections     Stephanie K. Baer November 4, 2022BuzzFeed “If I go vote, [Gov. Ron] DeSantis will have me arrested,” said o…

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November 8, 2022 at 1:05 AM

Big Donors Working To Overturn the 2020 Election Are Backing Election Denial Candidates in 2022

Big Donors Working To Overturn the 2020 Election Are Backing Election Denial Candidates in 2022     Julia Fishman and Ian Vandewalker November 3, 2022Brennan Center for Justice A handful of donors have spent over $71 million supporting federal and state candidates wh…

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November 8, 2022 at 1:00 AM

The C.E.O. Who Called Trump a Racist (and Sold a Lot of Spice Mix)

Portside Culture The C.E.O. Who Called Trump a Racist (and Sold a Lot of Spice Mix)     Helen Rosner February 1, 2018The New Yorker Penzey wasn’t the first C.E.O. to advocate for progressive values. But he has consistently used his business as a platform to del…

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November 8, 2022 at 1:00 AM

They Were Trying To Help Run Elections. Then They Got Criminally Investigated.

They Were Trying To Help Run Elections. Then They Got Criminally Investigated.     Cassandra Jaramillo and Joshua Kaplan November 3, 2022Propublica Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton hasn’t just been pursuing supposed voter fraud. His office has also criminally invest…

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November 8, 2022 at 1:00 AM

History Has Told Us Where This Could Lead

History Has Told Us Where This Could Lead     Chuck Idelson November 6, 2022Common Dreams The ominous path towards fascism is very much a choice during Tuesday's election. A photo dated October 22, 1930 shows the 107 national socialist (Fascist) members of the…

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November 7, 2022 at 8:15 AM

Immune System-Evading Hybrid Virus Observed for First Time

Immune System-Evading Hybrid Virus Observed for First Time     Linda Geddes October 24, 2022The Guardian Researchers found the RSV and influenza viruses fused together to form a new type of virus pathogen As well as helping the viruses evade the immune system,…

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November 7, 2022 at 7:55 AM

Enola Holmes 2 and the Real Life History of the Match Girls’ Strike

Enola Holmes 2 and the Real Life History of the Match Girls’ Strike     Tai Gooden November 4, 2022Nerdist This is a story about industrial corruption and the control of workers in that time… the late 19th century was an extraordinary period for the birth of the Unio…

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November 7, 2022 at 7:30 AM

The Week Corporate Power Started To Dissipate

The Week Corporate Power Started To Dissipate     David Dayen November 4, 2022The American Prospect Aggressive antitrust enforcement is starting to notch some victories. Jonathan Kanter, assistant attorney general for the Antitrust Division at the Department o…

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November 7, 2022 at 7:10 AM

Where Will This Political Violence Lead? Look to the 1850s.

Where Will This Political Violence Lead? Look to the 1850s.     JOSHUA ZEITZ October 29, 2022Politico In the mid-19th century, a pro-slavery minority — encouraged by lawmakers — used violence to stifle a growing anti-slavery majority. It wasn’t long before the other …

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November 7, 2022 at 6:55 AM

Ontario’s Education Workers Are on Strike

Ontario’s Education Workers Are on Strike     David Bush November 6, 2022spring: a magazine of socialist ideas in action The strike has turned into a class-wide fight over fundamental workers’ rights and the right to fight for a better life. ,   On Frida…

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November 7, 2022 at 1:00 AM

Nick Lachey Responds to Claim That ‘Love Is Blind’ Edits Black Women Out: ‘Fair Observation’

Portside Culture Nick Lachey Responds to Claim That ‘Love Is Blind’ Edits Black Women Out: ‘Fair Observation’     Emily Leibert November 4, 2022Jezebel Lauren Speed-Hamilton, who found love on Season 1, says 85 percent of the ‘Love Is Blind’ couples are “forced…

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November 6, 2022 at 12:05 AM

President Biden Must Pass a Windfall Tax

President Biden Must Pass a Windfall Tax     Cassidy DiPaola November 5, 2022Common Dreams The President's best course of action is to keep the pressure up on Big Oil by going all in on a windfall profits tax. U.S. President Joe speaking in the White House Aug…

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November 6, 2022 at 12:05 AM

Our Economic Crisis Isn’t Inflation

Our Economic Crisis Isn’t Inflation     Bernie Sanders November 4, 2022Fox News It’s corporate greed and the GOP will only make that worse. Sen. Bernie Sanders, Gage Skidmore   As we enter the final week of the midterm election, voters are expressing dee…

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November 6, 2022 at 12:00 AM

Lula’s Victory Is a Testament to Solidarity

Lula’s Victory Is a Testament to Solidarity     Jeremy Corbyn November 2, 2022Progressive International I hope those who cheer Lula’s victory pay attention to the source of his success. The route to a greener and fairer future is not through focus groups, it is throu…

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November 6, 2022 at 12:00 AM

Young Latinas Are Using Their Quinceañeras To Get Texas Voters to the Polls This Election

Young Latinas Are Using Their Quinceañeras To Get Texas Voters to the Polls This Election     Alexandra Martinez November 3, 2022Prism Some of the power of voting that doesn’t often get shared: voting can directly impact some of those things that you see whether it’s…

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November 6, 2022 at 12:00 AM

Phyllis Bennis on Progressive Dems Retracting Letter Urging Diplomacy To End Ukraine War

Phyllis Bennis on Progressive Dems Retracting Letter Urging Diplomacy To End Ukraine War     October 27, 2022Democracy Now This cautiously drafted letter said we need a component of policy in Ukraine that includes a cease-fire and diplomacy. The outrage that greeted …

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November 5, 2022 at 2:55 AM

Friday Nite Videos | November 4, 2022

Friday Nite Videos | November 4, 2022     November 4, 2022xxxxxx Obama Campaigns Against Kari Lake and Warns About Threats to Democracy. Till | Movie. Why Self-Driving Cars Have Stalled. Long Covid: A Parallel Pandemic. Why This Instrument Explains Black American Fo…

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November 5, 2022 at 12:15 AM

Elon Musk Says Twitter Will Give Blue Checks Only to Verified Conspiracy Theorists

Elon Musk Says Twitter Will Give Blue Checks Only to Verified Conspiracy Theorists     Andy Borowitz November 1, 2022The New Yorker “We will be vetting conspiracy theorists to insure that they have an established track record... We want to make a clear distinction be…

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November 5, 2022 at 12:10 AM

The Origins of Human Society Are More Complex Than We Thought

The Origins of Human Society Are More Complex Than We Thought     Vivek V. Venkataraman November 2, 2022The Conversation What kind of society did people live in for most of our history? There is strong evidence that humans lived in nomadic egalitarian bands. This doe…

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November 5, 2022 at 12:10 AM

Normal People in Today’s Russia

Normal People in Today’s Russia     Anna Ochknia October 31, 2022Russian Dissent Modern Russian propaganda, much like the modern Russian state, continues to parasitize off of the Soviet Union. Today, it is difficult for political convictions to be born: there is no h…

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November 5, 2022 at 12:00 AM

How Serious Is the Authoritarian Threat in the US? What Can We Do About It?

How Serious Is the Authoritarian Threat in the US? What Can We Do About It?     Adolph Reed Jr. November 2, 2022xxxxxx The answer, I believe, is easy – very serious indeed. We as a left must build a politics of broad, working-class solidarity to defeat fascism either…

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