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A Divided US: Sociologist Arlie Hochschild on the 2016 Presidential Election
Arlie Hochschild's five years in Louisiana led her to some surprising discoveries about the rise of Trump.
RNC and DNC: High Surveillance Used to Crack Down on Dissent
Historically, the RNC and DNC have been times of increased surveillance and policing.
Freed Panther Sekou Odinga on Joining the Panthers, COINTELPRO and Assata Shakur’s Escape
This segment focuses on the Black Panther Party's legacy of political prisoners in the United States.
Our Own Mandelas: Former Black Panthers Call for Release of Their Comrades
Some members of the Black Panther Party have been behind bars for more than four decades and are now suffering from poor health.
Noam Chomsky on the Perils of Market-Driven Education
Free higher education could be instituted without major difficulties, but neoliberalism is standing in the way.
Trump’s Record: Decades of Sexual Attacks and Blaming the Victims
Why is the mainstream media content with Trump's broad denial of the multiple sexual assault allegations against him?
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How to Support Standing Rock and Confront What It Means to Live on Stolen Land
It's important that allies confront questions of what it means to live on stolen land and how to transform colonial relations.
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The Secret History of Leftist Board Games
Board games that immerse players in ideas about fighting for social and economic change have a long history in the US.
“Obama Built the Structures for Trump”: A Terrifying Legacy of Mass Deportation
A highly militarized immigration enforcement apparatus is the frightening legacy of this Democratic presidency.
Haiti’s Never-Ending Nightmare Grows Longer
Haiti had yet to recover from decades of natural and not-at-all-natural disasters when Hurricane Matthew struck.