‘We Get There First or White Supremacists Do’
Read how these rural canvassers disrupt racist narratives, full story at In These Times.
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The Merits of Medicare for All Have Been Proven by This Pandemic
The health of the most vulnerable in our society affects us all. See the full story at Pressenza.
Trump Hammers Cuba While Cuba Cures the Sick
Cuban doctors working worldwide are candidates for the Nobel Peace Prize. Read more at Mint Press News.
Pandemic Crash Shows Worker Co-ops Are More Resilient Than Traditional Business
This crisis requires new solutions. Read the story at Truthout.
History Shows That Sustained, Disruptive Protests Work
Most progressive victories in U.S. history did not enjoy majority support when they were won. Read the original article at Yes! Magazine.
A Proven Alternative to Policing
Read about Chicago’s community peacemakers at Waging Nonviolence.
Meet BlackRock, the New Great Vampire Squid
BlackRock eats the Fed for breakfast, and bails itself out. See Ellen Brown’s story at Dandelion Salad.
The Post Office Belongs to the Public
Let’s not Give it to Wall Street. Read more at InTheseTimes.
The Coronavirus and the Future of Main Street
By Lloyd Alter Our Main Streets and High Streets have been in trouble for decades, thanks to the onslaught of malls, then Walmart and the big box stores, then Amazon and online shopping. It wasn’t…
Here’s What a ‘Feminist Economic Recovery Plan’ Looks Like
By Frances Nguyen A universal basic income. Special emergency funds for marginalized groups, including undocumented immigrant women, domestic workers, women with disabilities and sex-trafficking survivors. Waived co-payments for covid-19 tests and treatment, including for incarcerated…