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“The Legend of Tarzan” Promotes the White Savior Myth and Historical Amnesia
The new Tarzan flick promotes an ahistorical white savior complex.
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The Italian Region Where Co-ops Produce a Third of Its GDP
Six things we can learn from Northern Italy's Emilia Romagna region, where cooperatives drive the economy.
Abolish Long-Term Solitary Confinement: It’s a Threat to the Public
Solitary confinement dehumanizes everyone involved and is, ultimately, a threat to society at large.
Learning, Dreaming, Winning: Demanding Racial Justice Through University Sit-Ins
A sit-in at Seattle University's humanities college has forced awareness of pervasive institutional racism.
Pastor on Tamir Rice Shooting: Ohio Is an Open-Carry State Except if You’re an African-American Male
Rev. Dr. Jawanza Karriem Colvin, the pastor of the Olivet Institutional Baptist Church, speaks about city officials and activists responded to the killing.
“Build Bridges, Not Walls”: Medea Benjamin on How She Disrupted Donald Trump’s Speech
Benjamin was removed after the disruption and says she was later interviewed by the Secret Service.
How Can This Be Happening in the US? International Journalists Reflect on Rise of Donald Trump
Members of the international press covering the Republican National Convention to talk about how other countries view Donald Trump.
Economic Update: Convention Economics
This episode discusses platform contradictions, the Volkswagan scandal, CEO pay and the Italian banking crisis.
US Papers Bury News of US Killing of 85 Syrian Civilians
Media deemed it notable. Just not notable enough.
The Surprising Popularity of Military Coups
Since when had the “military option” become a viable political strategy in the United States?