Wednesday, July 2, 2025
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My advice to the class of 2020

The multiple crises we’re facing are opportunities to remake this nation and the world, hopefully into more just societies.

Donald Trump’s Ajit (Pai)-prop

President Trump knows how to use the mass media, and social media, to manipulate public opinion and sway voters.

How a black farming community found justice

Shirley Sherrod co-founded New Communities, a Black farming community in rural Georgia. But at one time, she wanted to leave farming far...
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Obit omit: What the media leaves out of John McCain’s record of militarism and...

A round-table discussion on the life and legacy of John McCain.

In a victory for reproductive rights, judge blocks Trump’s attempt to rollback birth control...

"Today is a good day. Because of this injunction, women in 13 states can still access birth control under the ACA."

To corporate media, an exercise bike ad is more newsworthy than 3/4 of a...

Even when media did choose to cover the NDAA, the majority of these outlets chose to focus on the main victory that was negotiated by Democrats.

Pet stores in California to sell rescued animals only under new law

The aim is to save the state's taxpayers from the millions of dollars spent on sheltering animals and protect animals from inhumane treatment from "kitten factories" and puppy mills" that could cause long-term emotional and physical health problems.
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How the U.S. Went Fascist: Mass Media Make Excuses for Trump Voters (Video)

When Benjamin Franklin was asked by a lady after the Constitutional Convention what sort of government the US had, he said, “A Republic, Madame, if you can keep it.” You have to wonder if we can keep it.

Give children the vote, strengthen democracy

Facilitating such participation would not only encourage broader social responsibility among young people, it would enrich and strengthen democracy itself.

What the expanded child Tax credit means to me

Now families like mine, and every other family with kids, get life-changing help deposited directly into their bank accounts.