RELIGION: “Religion is an Insult to Human Dignity” / Steven Weinberg ☮
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Category Archives: Activism & Advocacy
INTELLECTUALISM: “Why Israel is a Sacred Cow for America” / Noam Chomsky and Lawrence Krauss / MUST WATCH! ☮
Noam Chomsky reveals the truth about conservatives, radical Islam and their support for Israel.
PROGRESSIVE INDEPENDENT JOURNALISM: “The Secret Way the NRA Controls Congress” / Empire Files / Abby Martin ☮
Many have called for elected officials like Marco Rubio to stop accepting donations from the gun manufacturing industry—but even if they did, campaign contributions are only one small facet of the NRA’s power in Washington. Harvard congressional researcher James D’Angelo explains how the Gun Lobby really exerts influence on the US government.
ZOMBIE JEBUS DAY: “Christian Misogyny”
ZOMBIE JEBUS DAY: “About That So-Called ‘Sacrifice'” ☮
If I donated a kidney, but got it back three days later, that wouldn’t be a sacrifice either, would it?
h/t: Friendly Atheist
GUNS: “Both Sides Now” / Mrs. Betty Bowers, America’s Best Christian ☮
If you’re going to #MarchForOurLives make sure you’re armed — with snappy comebacks to the NRA’s talking points! Mrs. Betty Bowers, America’s Best Christian™, point/counterpoints gun control so you don’t have to. You’re welcome!
PROGRESSIVE INDEPENDENT JOURNALISM: “And Terrorism for All” / MAJ Danny Sjursen ☮
Sure, bloodbaths in Orlando, Las Vegas, Sandy Hook and Parkland grab media attention for days and weeks at a time. Only that’s not what most people fear or the focus of the national security state. The real enemy, we’re told, the one generating all the hysteria, is “terrorism.” So let’s dig into a quick comparison of the two threats.
GUN CONTROL: “NRA” / vpro zondag met lubach / Arjen Lubach ☮
There’s something going on in the world. A situation we cannot ignore any longer and we need to address it. Say nay to NRA (nonsensical rifle addiction). From the creator of ‘Netherlands Second’ and ‘Westeros the Serie’s.
PROGRESSIVE INDEPENDENT JOURNALISM: “On Contact: Rise of Hindu Fascism with Shehla Rashid Shora” / RT America / On Contact with Chris Hedges ☮
Shehla Rashid Shora, Indian Activist, discusses Hindu fascism through religious and political unrest and classism in India.
PROGRESSIVE INDEPENDENT JOURNALISM: “The U.S. Health Care System is Predatory” / TYT Politics / Dylan Ratigan ☮
TYT Contributor Dylan Ratigan (http://www.twitter.com/dylanratigan) discusses the systemic problems with the American healthcare system, and recommends TYT Investigates’ recent report on the newly appointed secretary of Health and Human services, Alex Azar.
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