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Meet Fellow Worker Gritty, the Anti-Fascist Mascot
Gritty incarnation Fellow Worker Gritty is a cultural critic, organizer and icon haunting fascist dreams.
Before There Was Christmas, There Was the Solstice, and Hope
The solstice takes place in darkness but is all about the light.
Leftists Need Holidays Too. Let’s Imagine Anti-Oppressive Ones.
Leftists should strive to imagine holidays that celebrate anti-capitalist, anti-racist and anti-oppressive values.
Tips for Holiday Cheer
These days, it can be hard to get into the festive spirit.
How the Loss of Native American Languages Affects Our Understanding of Nature
Embedded in indigenous languages is knowledge about ecosystems, conservation methods, plant life and animal behavior.
“The Ghost Script” Explores the Inside Story of Hollywood’s Blacklist
Jules Feiffer's latest graphic novel sheds interesting light on Hollywood’s infamous Red-baiting history.
How Libraries Are Boldly Innovating to Meet the Needs of Changing Communities
The Lafayette Library and Learning Center is one of many libraries around the US and the world that are reshaping themselves — inside and out.
Art as Resistance: New York Festival Crosses the Line
The Crossing the Line art festival features works from independent artists and thinkers challenging conventional social, economic and political norms.
How the Zimmerman Verdict Ignited an Explosion of Cultural Resistance Rooted in the Arts
The murder of Trayvon Martin has ignited a worldwide groundswell of art, media and film.
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Detroit: A New American Frontier
Detroit, Michigan. (Photo: dharder9475) Detroit has become a byword for extreme urban contraction. Yet as the population, industry, and built environment of the city of …