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The What-If scenario of an Atomic Bomb over New York City in 1945 #worldwar2 #hitler #documentary

Hitler’s desire to attack the American East Coast, including the hypothetical scenario of a German atomic bomb over New York City in 1945, raises questions…

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US Movement for Single-Payer Health Care Grows, with Historic NY Bill

As the demand for single-payer health care in the US becomes mainstream, the New York Health Act could lead the way. TRNN’s Ben Norton speaks…

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Heated NY Primary Pits Corrupt Establishment Democrat Against Young Democratic Socialist

In the closely watched upcoming primary in New York, democratic socialist Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is challenging neoliberal Joe Crowley, the chair of the House Democratic Caucus,…

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Socialist Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Defeats Corporate Democrat in NY Primary

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a 28-year-old Latina socialist, defeated top Democratic Congressman and notorious neoliberal Joe Crowley in the New York primary election. Activist Anoa Changa says…

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Climate Activists Target $6 Trillion Asset Manager BlackRock

Organizers held actions in New York to say that though their CEO claims to be environmentally conscious, BlackRock contributes more to climate change than almost…

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NYC Council Member Jumaane Williams: Hold Establishment Democrats Accountable Too

New York City Council Member Jumaane Williams discusses the 2018 midterms and the need to hold establishment Democrats accountable for real change to occur Visit…

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Rex Tillerson Testifies in Climate Denial Case

Longtime ExxonMobil CEO and former Secretary of State Rex Tillerson testified in a case pitting the company against the state of New York. ExxonMobil faces…

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Family Of Imprisoned New Yorkers Call On Governor For Clemency

Family members of inmates inside New York prisons and advocates host a virtual press conference with demands, including suspension of required office visits for parole…

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Sanders Is Out, But Socialists Are Still Winning Elections

Micah Uetricht, co-author of “Bigger Than Bernie: How We Go from the Sanders Campaign to Democratic Socialism,” discusses recent socialist victories in New York and…

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Fired Amazon Worker Chris Smalls Responds To Leaked Smear Campaign Plans

Amazon executives described Smalls as “not smart or articulate.” Smalls was fired after organizing a walkout over employee safety at Amazon’s Staten Island warehouse. Director/Video…

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‘We’re Not Treated Like We’re Essential. We’re Treated Like We’re Disposable.’

Amazon is using COVID-19 rules to control their employees, not to protect them, says an Amazon worker who took part in the fourth strike at…

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‘A Progressive Bailout Includes A Freeze On Rent, Mortgages, And Utilities’

Public educator Jamaal Bowman wants to win the congressional seat of hawkish 30-year incumbent Eliot Engel. Justice Democrats, the group that helped elect Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez,…

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Sanders Is Back On The NY Primary Ballot

Before the ruling was announced, TRNN spoke with Norman Solomon and Marcus Ferrell about how the split between establishment Democrats and progressives could help hand…

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Who Controls The Money When We Defund Police?

Do we trust the police to defund and restructure themselves? Will community control really guarantee permanent changes to policing as we know it today? Frank…

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