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This Is What the New Socialism Looks Like
Aug 27, 2018 Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are reaching voters disappointed with Democrats' rightward shift on economics; it's possible Israel is behind efforts to discredit U.K. Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn; meanwhile, science reveals that the lazy prevail.
Americans Should Be Freaking Out About Online Censorship
Aug 20, 2018 The approaches Facebook and Google are taking toward free speech are a serious cause for concern; scientists have found a song that reduces anxiety; meanwhile, our national debt has hit historic highs.
Is Facebook Passé to the Young?
Feb 18, 2018 The social media site may suffer a mass exodus of users under the age of 55. These discoveries and more in today's Larry's List.
What Israel Is Planning to Do to Palestinians Living in Jerusalem
Dec 3, 2017 New measures would essentially "cleanse" the city of its Palestinian residents; L.A. may soon need to retool for the driverless era; and other discoveries.Gross, Larry
Jul 18, 2017
Why ‘When We Rise’ Is Historic
Jun 5, 2017 The ABC miniseries, which aired earlier this year, tells the story of the “gay revolution” with an accuracy and complexity that has rarely been attempted—or achieved.
Reading ‘Goliath’: Inconvenient Truths
Nov 6, 2013 Doorstop. That’s what publishers call 400-page books like Max Blumenthal’s "Goliath: Life and Loathing in Greater Israel." But as I read it the term that came to mind was heart stopper.
Gay Marriage: From Stonewall to Albany
Jun 27, 2011 New York’s action last week signifies more than just one more state added to the list of those permitting same-sex marriage.
Homo Nest Raided, Queen Bees Stinging Mad
Jun 27, 2011 Among the many landmarks of the turbulent decade of the 1960s, few have achieved the fame and symbolic resonance of events that began as a fairly routine example of police harassment on a hot June night in 1969.
Reflections on Israel: From Idealism to Ethnic Cleansing
Jun 9, 2011 When I was a youngster learning Jewish history in Jerusalem’s schools, the story was clear and even simple “A land without people for a people without land” Well, there are several striking problems with this aphorism.
Is Congress More Progressive Than Hollywood?
Dec 31, 2010 Who would have thought that the political capital of Washington would be ahead of the entertainment capital of Hollywood when it comes to allowing gay folks to serve openly?
What Happened When ‘Birthright Tour’ Participants Sought Answers About Palestine
Jul 4, 2018 On a tour of Israel organized by Birthright, a few Americans were labeled "troublemakers" as they sought out a different perspective on the Israel-Palestine conflict; academics are studying emojis; and in some towns, it floods even when there's no rain now.
Why All Americans Should Have an Account at the Fed
Jun 18, 2018 A radical proposal could be the answer to securing Americans' financial futures, and a new study shows that the most effective way to convince people of something is through charts.
Why Pro-Israel Advocates ‘Heart’ Roseanne
Jun 3, 2018 Actor Roseanne Barr has some unexpected supporters; meanwhile, the Democratic Party's decision to take legal action against WikiLeaks put the First Amendment at risk.
U.K. Government Officials Admit Brexit Is a Terrible Idea
Feb 4, 2018 Leaked documents reveal that Tory ministers think their country will in no way be better off outside the European Union. These discoveries and more in today's Larry's List.
‘Bernie Bros’ Phenomenon Debunked in New Poll
Jan 21, 2018 Bernie Sanders' popularity with people of color is found to be higher than with their white counterparts. This discovery and more in today's Larry's List.
Democrats Help Republicans Take Away Your Constitutional Rights
Jan 14, 2018 House Democrats squander an opportunity to amend the U.S. government's surveillance powers.
Only God Knows What Michelle Bachmann Should Do Next
Jan 8, 2018 The former congresswoman is considering running for Al Franken's Senate seat, but not without asking a specific higher-up whether she should.
New York Times Journalist Secretly Led a Campaign Against It
Dec 17, 2017 A former classical music critic for the paper once worked under a pseudonym to discredit liberal media. This discovery and more after the jump.
Obama Policies Destroyed the Black Middle Class
Dec 10, 2017 The former president's approach to housing disproportionately affected African-Americans; meanwhile, a social scientist says Trump is a unique type of liar.
‘Paradise Papers’ Show Tax Havens Are Central to Western Capitalism
Nov 12, 2017 Author Thomas Frank discusses revelations regarding tax avoidance by some of the world's wealthiest people; in other news, an analysis of Wikipedia reveals a surprising fact.
Neither Political Party Wants Us to Know What U.S. Is Doing in Niger
Oct 29, 2017 The deaths of American soldiers in Africa have brought up questions regarding U.S. interventions; meanwhile, scientists have discovered that humans do have an autopilot.
Americans’ Right to Boycott Israel Needs to Be Protected
Oct 15, 2017 Boycotting is protected under the First Amendment, but it's now under threat. This discovery and more after the jump.
Socialism for Health Care No Longer Scares Americans
Oct 1, 2017 As the debate over replacing the Affordable Care Act continues, one thing has become clear: the idea of single-payer health care is winning.
Spain’s Suppression of the Catalonia Independence Movement Is Backfiring
Sep 24, 2017 The government's crackdown on secessionists in the coastal Spanish region is inspiring mass protests. This discovery and more after the jump.
Read All About the Biggest Snowden Reveal
Sep 17, 2017 Here's a summary of stories following The Intercept's recent effort to publish documents leaked by the National Security Agency whistleblower.
It’s Not Just Working-Class White Voters Who Elected Trump
Sep 10, 2017 Narratives about his supporters leave out important data; Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi is under pressure to condemn the Rohingya massacre.