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Vi kumt di kats ibern vaser? [How does a cat cross over the water?] — Old Yiddish saying The First Question: Whatās…
Although 81 years have passed since the atomic bombing of Japan in August 1945, the rulers of major nations continue their reckless…
In the weeks following the resounding electoral victory of the New York City Democratic Socialists of America (NYC-DSA) this past June, the…
When Brian Poindexter made his first fundraising calls in his campaign for Congress (OH-7), he phoned a fellow ironworker and asked for fifty dollars.…
Since October 7, 2023, critics of Israel in Europe and the United States have faced serious repression. In the United States, college…
āDonald Trump is running the biggest grift in American history. The unprecedented scale of the presidentās corruption was exposed by the recent…
The previous commentaries have described how people in cities, states, and communities have been expanding fossil free energy production and reducing energy…
What do we do if Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez decides not to run for president in 2028? It makes sense that many leftists are…
On July 23ānow the 54th day of the protestādemonstrations took place not only at the usual afternoon time but also in the…
Young people across India recently made international headlines for mass protests over the recurring leaks of entrance exams that help students qualify…
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