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Democratic Debates Prove that Third Party Exclusion is Laughable

At the end of June, our corporate media overlords blessed us with the most inclusive political debate in American history. Twenty candidates seeking the Democratic presidential nomination made their case to voters over the course of four hours on…

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Keep Families Together – Palestine & USA

Jewish Voice for Peace, along with many other national organizations, is a campaign partner of the “No Way to Treat a Child” campaign that seeks to challenge Israel’s prolonged military occupation of Palestinians by exposing widespread and…

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Church of the holy soul jelly roll – NRBQ at the Rumba Café

One of the best feelings in the world is seeing a hot band in a cozy club playing a show so unforgettably on that you're sure – absolutely sure-fire sure – the best rock'n'roll anywhere on the planet that night is being performed right in front…

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Socialism in Appalachia: An Interview With Socialist Candidates Running for Office In Athens County, Ohio

In this year’s elections around Athens County, Ohio, there are a number of independent candidates running for office, including several socialists.


McCray Powell (I, Nelsonville) and Ellie Hamrick (I, Athens) are both running for office as…

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