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US politics
fromTruthout
2 days ago

How a Century of Anti-Communism Cleared the Way for Trump's Authoritarianism

Anti-communist rhetoric from Trump and allies is being used to paint opponents as existential threats and justify repressive, fascistic measures rooted in historical anti-communist legacies.
Agriculture
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

The Narragansett People Are Reclaiming Their Culture-One Season at a Time

Narragansett people have thrived on their land long before the statehood of Rhode Island and continue to uphold their traditions today.
fromtime.com
3 months ago

How D-Day: The Camera Soldier Preserves Important History Using Immersive Tech

Researching her father's past and venturing to Normandy made her feel like she was close to him for once.
Film
France politics
fromwww.thelocal.fr
3 months ago

OPINION: 130 years on, the Dreyfus affair still matters to France and the world

Alfred Dreyfus's wrongful conviction remains significant for France, symbolizing issues of antisemitism and the defense of democratic freedoms.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
3 months ago

Thomas Jefferson Democratic Club bids farewell to Canarsie space ahead of Mill Basin move * Brooklyn Paper

The Thomas Jefferson Democratic Club, Brooklyn's influential political entity, is relocating from Canarsie to Mill Basin, marking a significant transition in its long legacy.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

Op-Ed | May Day warning: Resisting attacks on workers' rights | amNewYork

May Day honors the enduring fight for workers' rights and celebrates the pivotal role of labor movements originating in Manhattan.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Why Trump is talking about bringing Columbus Day 'back from the ashes'

Trump is advocating for the reinstate of Columbus Day amidst growing recognition of Indigenous Peoples Day.
fromSlate Magazine
4 months ago

Unlocking the Secrets in Your Family History Can Be Overwhelming-or Empowering

In examining the legacies of Plessy v. Ferguson, descendants confront the complexities of family histories intertwined with racial segregation and inequity in America.
Social justice
San Francisco
fromKqed
4 months ago

Encore: Great Redwood Trail Proposal Unearths Painful History for Indigenous Tribes | KQED

California plans a 300-mile rail-trail, potentially the longest in the U.S., but faces indigenous opposition over historical grievances.
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