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Democracy Now! Marks 30 Years w/ Angela Davis, Bruce Springsteen, Patti Smith, Michael Stipe & More
Independent MediaSocial JusticePolitical Activism

Democracy Now! Marks 30 Years w/ Angela Davis, Bruce Springsteen, Patti Smith, Michael Stipe & More

Democracy Now!'s 30th-anniversary celebration features Angela Davis, Bruce Springsteen, and Patti Smith, underscoring the vital role of independent media in fostering resistance and solidarity against global injustice.

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Patti Smith Remembers Rachel Corrie, Sings "Peaceable Kingdom" at DN!'s 30th Anniversary Event
ActivismAnti-war movementNon-violence

Patti Smith Remembers Rachel Corrie, Sings "Peaceable Kingdom" at DN!'s 30th Anniversary Event

Patti Smith recounts the global anti-Iraq war protests and the tragic death of activist Rachel Corrie, performing 'Peaceable Kingdom' as a message of solace and hope.

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Democracy Now! 30th Anniversary Special Event
Independent MediaJournalismSocial Justice

Democracy Now! 30th Anniversary Special Event

Democracy Now's 30th-anniversary celebration highlights the enduring power of independent media, collective resistance, and critical journalism in confronting global crises and amplifying marginalized voices.

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Labor Icon Dolores Huerta, 95, Reveals She, Too, Was Raped by Cesar Chavez; Speaks to Maria Hinojosa
Civil Rights MovementSexual AssaultHistorical Legacy

Labor Icon Dolores Huerta, 95, Reveals She, Too, Was Raped by Cesar Chavez; Speaks to Maria Hinojosa

Labor icon Dolores Huerta, 95, revealed she was raped by Cesar Chavez, forcing a re-evaluation of his legacy and highlighting the systemic challenges survivors face when exposing powerful figures.

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Geeta Gandbhir on Her Double Oscar Noms for "The Perfect Neighbor" & "The Devil Is Busy"
Documentary FilmmakingSocial JusticeGun Violence

Geeta Gandbhir on Her Double Oscar Noms for "The Perfect Neighbor" & "The Devil Is Busy"

Award-winning filmmaker Geeta Gandbhir discusses her two Oscar-nominated documentaries, "The Perfect Neighbor" and "The Devil is Busy," which expose the devastating impacts of gun violence, weaponized racism, and the post-Roe v. Wade landscape.

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Jesse Jackson Fought for Justice at Home & Abroad: Juan González & Bishop William Barber
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Jesse Jackson Fought for Justice at Home & Abroad: Juan González & Bishop William Barber

Reverend Jesse Jackson's legacy is defined by his pioneering presidential campaigns, international diplomacy, and a relentless commitment to uniting diverse groups for economic and social justice, fundamentally reshaping American politics and global human rights advocacy.

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"Keep Hope Alive": Remembering Rev. Jesse Jackson, Civil Rights Icon Who Twice Ran for President
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"Keep Hope Alive": Remembering Rev. Jesse Jackson, Civil Rights Icon Who Twice Ran for President

This episode commemorates the life and enduring legacy of Reverend Jesse Jackson, a pivotal civil rights leader, two-time presidential candidate, and advocate for justice and equality.

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"Stolen from Us": Family Demands Justice for Keith Porter, Black Father Killed by Off-Duty ICE Agent
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"Stolen from Us": Family Demands Justice for Keith Porter, Black Father Killed by Off-Duty ICE Agent

An off-duty ICE agent fatally shot 43-year-old Black father Keith Porter Jr. on New Year's Eve, sparking demands for accountability from his family and Black Lives Matter activists amidst broader concerns over escalating federal agent violence and lack of transparency.

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AOC, NYC Public Advocate Jumaane Williams & Poet Cornelius Eady: Voices from Mamdani Inauguration
New York City politicsInaugurationSocial justice

AOC, NYC Public Advocate Jumaane Williams & Poet Cornelius Eady: Voices from Mamdani Inauguration

New York City inaugurated Zoran Mamdani, its first Muslim, South Asian, and African-born mayor, with speeches from AOC, poet Cornelius Eady, and Public Advocate Jumaane Williams emphasizing community, equity, and the city's diverse future.

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