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April 9, 2023 at 12:05 AM

New Cars Have Become Luxury Items

New Cars Have Become Luxury Items     Daniel de Visé April 5, 2023The Hill Between December 2017 and December 2022, the share of all new auto sales priced above $60,000 more than tripled, from 8 percent to 25 percent, according to research by Cox Automotive. ,…

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April 9, 2023 at 12:00 AM

What’s Behind the Revolts in France?

What’s Behind the Revolts in France?     Colin Falconer April 3, 2023The Left Berlin People are waging not just a defensive struggle, but a positive one for a better world, one in which we have more leisure and work takes on a new meaning – the very opposite of a soc…

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April 9, 2023 at 12:00 AM

Mumia Abu-Jamal’s Appeal Is Denied

Mumia Abu-Jamal’s Appeal Is Denied     April 3, 2023Peoples Dispatch Abu-Jamal’s bid for a new trial based on new evidence of racism and corruption within the prosecution has failed, leaving supporters with one less path for the decades-long political prisoner’s free…

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April 9, 2023 at 12:00 AM

Welcome to Utah, Where Pipeline Protests Could Now Get You at Least Five Years in Prison

Welcome to Utah, Where Pipeline Protests Could Now Get You at Least Five Years in Prison     Naveena Sadasivam March 23, 2023Grist Since the Standing Rock protests in 2017, 19 states have passed so-called critical infrastructure laws. The new rules make Utah t…

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April 8, 2023 at 1:55 AM

Friday Nite Videos | April 7, 2023

Friday Nite Videos | April 7, 2023     April 7, 2023xxxxxx TN Lawmaker Responds to Expulsion. AOC Calls Out Republicans' "Wokeism" Term. Mehdi Hasan Debates Matt Taibbi. The Corporations Bringing Back Child Labor. The Guardian’s Links to Slavery: ‘That Reality Can’t …

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April 8, 2023 at 12:05 AM

A Bomb as an Argument

A Bomb as an Argument     Boris Kagarlitsky April 7, 2023Russian Dissent A bomb that killed a Russian military blogger echos across past and future ,   On April 2, 2023, there was an explosion on the University embankment of Vasilyevsky Island in St. Pet…

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April 8, 2023 at 12:05 AM

Interview: The Tennessee Representative Expelled for Speaking Against Gun Violence

Interview: The Tennessee Representative Expelled for Speaking Against Gun Violence     Adrienne Johnson Martin April 5, 2023MLK50 Justin Pearson, was one of two Black representatives ousted from the Tennessee legislature, speaks out before Thursday’s vote: the legisl…

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April 8, 2023 at 12:05 AM

The Secrets of Cooperation

The Secrets of Cooperation     Bob Holmes March 29, 2023Knowable Magazine Most people care what others think of them. In many situations, that can be leveraged for the common good. , Maria Hergueta   People stop their cars simply because a little light …

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April 8, 2023 at 12:00 AM

Clarence Thomas and the Billionaire

Clarence Thomas and the Billionaire     Joshua Kaplan, Justin Elliott and Alex Mierjeski April 6, 2023ProPublica For over 20 years, Supreme Court justice Clarence Thomas has been treated to luxury vacations by billionaire Republican donor Harlan Crow. Justice …

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April 8, 2023 at 12:00 AM

Global Experts

Portside Culture Global Experts     A Fisher April 7, 2023 Schools may be in trouble, assesses Vermont poet Ann Fisher, but not the fault of students who create their own “precipitation” despite “all the measured wisdom/ we’ve provided.” ,   Global…

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April 7, 2023 at 12:05 AM

We Finally Know the Case Against Trump, and It Is Strong

We Finally Know the Case Against Trump, and It Is Strong     Karen Friedman Agnifilo and Norman Eisen April 4, 2023New York Times There is nothing weak about Alvin Bragg's case against Donald Trump. Big cases involving powerful, high-profile individuals have been han…

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April 7, 2023 at 12:05 AM

Biden’s Disinvitation to Netanyahu Followed PM’s Accusation U.S. Is Funding Demonstrations To ‘Topple’ Him

Biden’s Disinvitation to Netanyahu Followed PM’s Accusation U.S. Is Funding Demonstrations To ‘Topple’ Him     Philip Weiss April 4, 2023Mondoweiss Israeli analysts say the Biden administration thinks Netanyahu "has lost his mind," there is a growing likelihood of Je…

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April 7, 2023 at 12:05 AM

The War of Surprises in Ukraine

The War of Surprises in Ukraine     Rajan Menon March 28, 2023TomDispatch The world was surprised first by Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine and then by his army's failure to capture Kyiv and obliterate the government of Volodymyr Zelensky. In truth, though, we Am…

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April 7, 2023 at 12:00 AM

Should Leftists Call for Ending NATO?

Should Leftists Call for Ending NATO?     David Bacon April 4, 2023xxxxxx Russia should withdraw its troops, there should be a cease-fire, and negotiations. Writer David Bacon wrote this in response Michael Kazin's earlier piece, "Reject the Left Right Alliance Again…

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April 7, 2023 at 12:00 AM

Tidbits – Apr. 6, 2023 – Reader Comments: Trump Indictment; Nashville Students Protest, Tenn Legislators Dixiecrat Policies; Israeli Protests; Dolly Parton; Russian Neo-Imperialism; the Measures Taken-Live Theater Performance of Bertolt Brecht Play;

Tidbits – Apr. 6, 2023 – Reader Comments: Trump Indictment; Nashville Students Protest, Tenn Legislators Dixiecrat Policies; Israeli Protests; Dolly Parton; Russian Neo-Imperialism; the Measures Taken-Live Theater Performance of Bertolt Brecht Play;     April 6, 2023xxxx…

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April 6, 2023 at 6:10 AM

As Young People March for Their Lives, Tennessee Crushes Dissent and Overrides Democracy

As Young People March for Their Lives, Tennessee Crushes Dissent and Overrides Democracy     Margaret Renkl April 5, 2023The New York Times Tennessee Republicans moving toward expulsion of three Democrats who supported students protesting for gun control after Nashvi…

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April 6, 2023 at 5:50 AM

Liberal Judge’s Wisconsin Supreme Court Race Win Shows a Shake-Up in US Politics

Liberal Judge’s Wisconsin Supreme Court Race Win Shows a Shake-Up in US Politics     Sam Levine April 5, 2023The Guardian Victory will have consequences for abortion and voting rights in the state as Democrats become serious about down-ballot races Janet Prota…

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April 6, 2023 at 5:40 AM

Israeli Forces Draw Condemnation Over ‘Barbaric’ Raid of Al-Aqsa Mosque

Israeli Forces Draw Condemnation Over ‘Barbaric’ Raid of Al-Aqsa Mosque     Kenny Stancil April 5, 2023Common Dreams "The army broke the upper windows of the mosque and began throwing stun grenades at us," said one Palestinian worshiper who was arrested alongside hun…

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April 6, 2023 at 5:20 AM

Brandon Johnson: A Win for People Power in Chicago

Brandon Johnson: A Win for People Power in Chicago     Miles Kampf-Lassin April 5, 2023Jacobin In Chicago’s mayoral runoff Tuesday, Paul Vallas’s vision of budget cuts and law and order lost to Brandon Johnson’s promises to tax the rich and invest in social services.…

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April 6, 2023 at 12:00 AM

Books Bob Dylan’s the Philosophy of Modern Song

Portside Culture Books Bob Dylan’s the Philosophy of Modern Song     Raymond Foye November 1, 2022The Brooklyn Rail Dylan, writes reviewer Foye of this new coffee table-size book, "is sweeping out the ashes from the cave of a long career. He is casting a light …

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April 6, 2023 at 12:00 AM

Global Left Midweek – April 5, 2023

Global Left Midweek – April 5, 2023     April 5, 2023xxxxxx Crisis deepens, struggle rises in France and Israel/Palestine Protests in France are becoming bigger and more militant. Credit, LEWIS JOLY / AP   South Africa: Future of the Tripartite Alliance …

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April 5, 2023 at 2:35 AM

Starbucks Fires Buffalo Worker Who Founded Union Campaign

Starbucks Fires Buffalo Worker Who Founded Union Campaign     Michael Sainato April 3, 2023The Guardian Lexi Rizzo, Starbucks Buffalo shift supervisor for seven years at one of the first stores to unionize, says company claims she was fired for tardiness. Star…

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April 5, 2023 at 2:30 AM

Mel King, Whose 1983 Mayoral Campaign Ushered In a New Era in Boston Race Relations, Dies at 94

Mel King, Whose 1983 Mayoral Campaign Ushered In a New Era in Boston Race Relations, Dies at 94     Mark Feeney March 28, 2023The Boston Globe Mel King, the longtime political activist and former state representative from the South End who in 1983 became the first Bl…

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April 5, 2023 at 2:30 AM

The GOP, ESG, and the Willful Destruction of Planet Earth

The GOP, ESG, and the Willful Destruction of Planet Earth     Stan Cox April 2, 2023Tom Dispatch That so many states have been passing such legislation that forbids considering environment, society, and governance implications of financial investments is anything but…

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April 5, 2023 at 2:30 AM

55 Years After MLK’s Death, His Radical Vision Should Galvanize Our Struggles Today

55 Years After MLK’s Death, His Radical Vision Should Galvanize Our Struggles Today     Michael K. Honey April 4, 2023Jacobin Martin Luther King Jr was assassinated 55 years ago today while in Memphis standing in solidarity with striking sanitation workers. His life …

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April 5, 2023 at 12:00 AM

Law of Tehran Review – Gritty Iranian Crime Thriller Takes No Prisoners

Portside Culture Law of Tehran Review – Gritty Iranian Crime Thriller Takes No Prisoners     Mark Kermode April 2, 2023The Guardian Iranian American screen polymath Payman Maadi (who made such an impact in films such as Asghar Farhadi’s A Separation) is Samad, …

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April 5, 2023 at 12:00 AM

Media Bits and Bytes – April 4, 2023

Media Bits and Bytes – April 4, 2023     April 4, 2023xxxxxx Authoritarianism vs public media, and other fights for the right to know ,   Tiktok: Best Laid Plans SOS Public Media House Hearing on Social Media Censorship Neither Artificial Nor Intelligent…

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April 4, 2023 at 5:55 AM

Nashville Students Rally for Gun Control Ahead of April 5 Nationwide Walkout

Nashville Students Rally for Gun Control Ahead of April 5 Nationwide Walkout     Brett Wilkins April 3, 2023Common Dreams One organizer said that if Tennessee lawmakers "actually cared about protecting kids" they would "address what kills kids every single day" inste…

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April 4, 2023 at 12:05 AM

Why Tornadoes Are Still Hard To Forecast

Why Tornadoes Are Still Hard To Forecast     Chris Nowotarski March 31, 2023The Conversation Even though storm prediction is improving, tornadoes are still hard to predict, with a warning typically of only about 10 to 15 minutes. This is why tornado prediction is har…

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April 4, 2023 at 12:05 AM

Alon Shaya Is Cooking for Connection

Portside Culture Alon Shaya Is Cooking for Connection     Laine Doss March 20, 2023Broken Palate Alon Shaya believes food can help people connect; sharing a meal is a powerful tool against the rising hate against Jewish people and everyone else. “Through cookin…

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April 4, 2023 at 12:00 AM

The Cold War Was Never About Democracy

The Cold War Was Never About Democracy     Vincent Bevins, Loren Balhorn March 27, 2023Rosa Luxemburg Foundation After World War II, the Indonesian Communist Party threw itself into democratic politics and outreach to broad segments of society. Western intelligence a…

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April 4, 2023 at 12:00 AM

‘A Foundational Moment for Palestinians’: Remembering the First Land Day

‘A Foundational Moment for Palestinians’: Remembering the First Land Day     Said Zeedani March 30, 2023+972 Said Zeedani, who was part of the 1976 strike by Palestinian citizens in which Israel killed six protesters, recalls the build-up to 'a political earthquake.'…

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April 3, 2023 at 4:45 AM

Sunday Science: How Nancy Hopkins and Her Tape Measure Revealed the Extent of Sexism in Science

Sunday Science: How Nancy Hopkins and Her Tape Measure Revealed the Extent of Sexism in Science     Alexandra Witze March 27, 2023Nature When the MIT molecular biologist quantified how much more lab space men were given, she unleashed a US-wide reckoning about how wo…

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April 3, 2023 at 4:20 AM

Breaking Away From Secret Concessions in the Middle East

Breaking Away From Secret Concessions in the Middle East     Jon Hoffman, Sarah Leah Whitson April 28, 2023The American Prospect Saudi Arabia is exploiting great-power competition to obtain security commitments from the U.S. This should be rejected. Secretary …

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April 3, 2023 at 4:10 AM

Kneecapping ‘A League of Their Own’ With a Four-Episode Final Season Sucks

Portside Culture Kneecapping ‘A League of Their Own’ With a Four-Episode Final Season Sucks     Caitlin Cruz March 16, 2023Jezebel Amazon's remake of Penny Marshall's classic movie is an exploration of sexuality, friendship, and baseball. It deserves more than …

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April 3, 2023 at 3:25 AM

The Red Scare Took Aim at Black Radicals Like Langston Hughes

The Red Scare Took Aim at Black Radicals Like Langston Hughes     Peter Dreier March 31, 2023Jacobin Poet Langston Hughes was invited to speak at Occidental College on this day in 1948, then uninvited when red-baiters released a report calling him a “subversive.” His…

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April 3, 2023 at 2:50 AM

Chicago’s Election Will Shape the Future of Public Safety in America

Chicago’s Election Will Shape the Future of Public Safety in America     Eric Reinhart March 31, 2023The TRiiBE Johnson, a progressive, has been calling for change by implementing a public health approach to safety. Vallas, who has often identified himself as a Repub…

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April 3, 2023 at 2:00 AM

The Revolution Against Shady Landlords Has Begun

The Revolution Against Shady Landlords Has Begun     Molly Crabapple April 1, 2023The Nation In New York, the real estate industry and the politicians in its pocket both reign supreme. These tenants have a plan to change that forever. , Illustration by Molly C…

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April 2, 2023 at 12:05 AM

Tax the Rich, Because Inequality Is Bad for All of Us

Tax the Rich, Because Inequality Is Bad for All of Us     John L. Hammond March 14, 2023Jacobin Economic inequality undermines democracy, hastens environmental destruction, fosters anxiety, and erodes social trust. We can start to solve these problems by taxing the r…

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April 2, 2023 at 12:05 AM

Biden Admin Delays Medicare Advantage Reforms

Biden Admin Delays Medicare Advantage Reforms     Jake Johnson April 1, 2023Commondreams "Medicare Advantage providers whined for months that they simply couldn't survive without being able to rip off the government, so the government said 'you can rip us off for jus…

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April 2, 2023 at 12:00 AM

The Ecological Power Gap in Sweden

The Ecological Power Gap in Sweden     Jonathan Michael Feldman March 30, 2023xxxxxx Ecological imperialism is a "blind spot" for environmentalists who cannot see the connection between war and ecocide. We would expect environmentalists to fight for disarmament and s…

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April 2, 2023 at 12:00 AM

Social Security Remains Strong

Social Security Remains Strong     Social Security Works March 31, 2023Social Security Works The 2023 Trustees Report Shows that Social Security Remains Strong, Despite Republican Attacks , Social Security Works   (Washington, DC) — The 2023 Annual Repor…

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April 2, 2023 at 12:00 AM

Will We Always Be This Way?

Will We Always Be This Way?     Kathy Kelly March 27, 2023The Progressive Rescuers come from all over the world following an earthquake, but when wars are waged, governments send only more munitions, prolonging the agony. Those who have an insatiable appetite for wa…

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April 1, 2023 at 2:20 AM

Friday Nite Videos | March 31, 2023

Friday Nite Videos | March 31, 2023     March 31, 2023xxxxxx Criminal Defendant Trump's First Court Date. The January 6th Prisoners Choir Had It Comin’. Bernie Unloads on Howard Schultz at Senate Hearing. Crossborder Mural Project 1997. What America Gets Wrong About …

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April 1, 2023 at 1:05 AM

Act Like a Mob Boss, Be Indicted Like One

Act Like a Mob Boss, Be Indicted Like One     March 30, 2023 The mobster comparisons are befitting not just in Trump’s life and business modus operandi, but also now in the way Trump is finally being held accountable. Donald Trump, Gage Skidmore (CC BY-SA 2.0)…

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April 1, 2023 at 12:45 AM

I Stopped Trying To Be a Woman – And I Felt Resurrected, Fully Myself for the First Time

I Stopped Trying To Be a Woman – And I Felt Resurrected, Fully Myself for the First Time     Jackson King March 31, 2023Guardian My decision to come out as a trans man was lifechanging. What’s so scary about the possibility of choice when it comes to gender? M…

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April 1, 2023 at 12:15 AM

The Israeli Right’s Arrogance Has Made a New Struggle Possible

The Israeli Right’s Arrogance Has Made a New Struggle Possible     Meron Rapoport March 29, 2023+972 Magazine The mass protests have opened the possibility, however slight, that Israelis will begin to demand fundamental changes we haven't seen since 1948. Prim…

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April 1, 2023 at 12:05 AM

Math Amateur Solves “Einstein” Problem

Math Amateur Solves “Einstein” Problem     Siobhan Roberts March 28, 2023New York Times An “einstein” is a shape that tiles an infinite flat surface without repetition. It all began with a hobbyist “messing about and experimenting with shapes.” ,   Last…

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April 1, 2023 at 12:00 AM

A Guest From War

Portside Culture A Guest From War     Oksana Maksymchuk January 1, 2023Manhattan Review Ukrainian refugee poet Oksana Maksymchuk depicts life in exile as “an endless cellar/that’s now her mind.” ,   A Guest from War By Oksana Maksymchuk In a bed …

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March 31, 2023 at 2:55 AM

Detailed Chronology in Trump-Cohen Hush Money Investigation

Detailed Chronology in Trump-Cohen Hush Money Investigation     Gretchen Knaut, Norman L. Eisen, McKenzie Carrier, Vicka Heidt, Greg Phea and Madison Gee March 29, 2023Just Security Former President Donald Trump was indicted today by a New York Grand Jury for crimina…

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