Don’t go to discover your roots, Ladybug says. If you want to look for roots, go and look at a tree. Another day at a café, avoiding. Pretending— Why did you come here Tell me why If you want to die go ahead and die do it quickly If you want to be dead You…Continue Reading
Across the country we are witnessing a historic strike wave, with over 22,000 US union members on strike right now. From our BCTGM Local 374G right here in Lancaster, Pa., on strike against the greed of Kellogg’s, to the 10,000 UAW workers at John Deere plants walking off the factory floor, the Ironworkers Regional Shop…Continue Reading
Kavon Ward wants to return properties seized by the government to their rightful Black owners. She did it once—now she’s starting a movement. November 4, 2021 On September 30, the California legislature passed Senate Bill 796, which made it possible for a government entity to return property that had been unjustly taken from Black property…Continue Reading
An interview with Mohammed El-Kurd about his fearless grandmother, Palestinian literature, and why the paper of record needs a Palestine Correspondent. November 4, 2021 Mohammed El-Kurd is a Palestinian poet, writer, and activist who grew up in the East Jerusalem neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah. When he was 11 years old, settlers carrying rifles and backpacks,…Continue Reading
Everyone knows justice is phat, but is it also the F-word? According to a growing movement, it should be. One soldier fighting for fat fairness teaches at Iowa State University. As reported by the University Innovation Alliance (UIA), Dr. T.J. Stewart — assistant professor of Student Affairs and Higher Education — recently appeared on the…Continue Reading
We’ve been writing about the amazing red wave during the elections last night. But it’s not just Republicans getting into office and booting Democrats out, there’s a another underlying take on this wave — the outsiders who aren’t lifetime politicians winning. People who came in because they’ve just had enough of the professional politicians dictating…Continue Reading
Okay, we’re all flush with delight over the election returns this past Tuesday. Let’s not forget the fundamentals of life. With that, presenting the latest episode of Cephas Hour, ready and waiting for your divine pleasure! Seriously, great music for you. Artists are: • 2nd Chapter of Acts — 2nd Chapter of Acts was one…Continue Reading
Youngkin’s victory in Virginia shows that …Continue Reading
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Glenn Youngkin’s victory is just the latest iteration of an age-old campaign tactic…Continue Reading