MOVIES VS. CAPITALISM: It’s A Wonderful Life (w/ Melanie Vesey)
The MVC team explores the theme of American idealism in Frank Capra’s holiday classic It’s A Wonderful Life.
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The Political Street Fighters Of Israeli Soccer
A soccer rivalry between an idealistic fan-owned club and a powerhouse’s racist hooligans reflects Israel’s continuing march towards right-wing extremism.
Largest U.S. Teachers Union Allows Private Equity To Prey On Educators
The National Education Association’s benefits arm is pushing high-fee, poorly performing retirement plans run by a firm accused of fraud and mismanagement.
LEVER WEEKLY: “We’re Talking Five Million People That Could Potentially Be Monitored”
From profit mongers eyeing an immigrant surveillance boom to corporate media ignoring Trump’s climate death cult, here’s a roundup of our reporting from the past week.
YOU LOVE TO SEE IT: Farewell, Methane
Plus, organizers take on non-union automakers, an automatic voter registration program expands to the prison system, and a “Lithium Valley” bonanza bodes well for a clean-energy future.
Private Prison Firms Set To Cash In On Immigrant Surveillance Boom
Companies are salivating over a proposal to electronically track millions of people caught up in the U.S. immigration system.
LEVER TIME: Sound And Fury Over Israel-Palestine
David Sirota speaks with Washington Post columnist Shadi Hamid about the public perception and heated debates regarding the ongoing Middle East crisis.
MOVIES VS. CAPITALISM: Zoolander (w/ Brian Morabito)
The MVC team critiques the problematic elements of Ben Stiller’s 2001 comedy Zoolander.
LEFT WONDERING: Why Don’t We Swap Glass For Plastic?
Also, what’s the best way to promote reusable shopping bags?
Trump Wants The End Of The World As We Know It, And Corporate Media Feels Fine
Trump’s brazen climate denialism is being ignored or downplayed — have news outlets given up on even pretending they care about climate chaos?