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How to Not Be an Activist | Jonathan Smucker
How to Not Be an Activist | Jonathan Smucker
Jonathan Smucker explains How to Not Be an Activist. Keynote talk from Personal Democracy Forum 2017
13 min
BlackRock: The Conspiracies You Don’t Know
BlackRock: The Conspiracies You Don’t Know
BlackRock and other asset managers are profiting off of every aspect of your life. It's not a conspiracy — it's an open restructuring of society. 
16 min
A Hidden War: Israel, Gaza, and the West Bank
A Hidden War: Israel, Gaza, and the West Bank (2024)
April 2024 - A war following the Hamas attacks of October 7 continues to take its toll on civilians. Israel’s stated aim in this conflict was to remove Hamas and bring hostages home. But in this documentary for “In Real Life,” on-the-ground reporting and open-source...
44 min
World Demands End to Israel’s Illegal Occupation of Palestine, in landslide UN Vote
World Demands End to Israel’s Illegal Occupation of Palestine, in landslide UN Vote
The vast majority of the world voted at the UN General Assembly to demand an end to Israel's unlawful occupation of Palestinian territory within 12 months, with 124 countries (64%) in favor, 14 (7%) against, and 43 (22%) abstentions. 
19 min
A New Economy | New Business Models for a Cooperative Future
A New Economy | New Business Models for a Cooperative Future (2016)
Watch as several organizations move towards a more cooperative future by experimenting with open and non-traditional business models. Among them are a small craft-brew coop, a peer-to-peer open hardware lab and an urban agricultural social enterprise. 
86 min
The REAL Tragedy of the Commons
The REAL Tragedy of the Commons
When it comes to the question of how we organise the land we inhabit and the resources therein, we’re presented with two paths: privatisation or nationalisation. The capitalist or the State. But an alternative exists in the commons, and it is no tragedy. 
22 min
A Practical Guide to Revolution
A Practical Guide to Revolution
We need a social revolution to build a better future. But how is that process carried out? What tactics and strategies are needed to fundamentally transform the socioeconomic and political order? 
35 min
"Anti-Capitalism" is Capitalist
"Anti-Capitalism" is Capitalist
*click-baity headline*, but read Capitalist Realism! We need to encourage ourselves to go further than we have gone before and push beyond vague, passive anti-capitalism towards the values and praxis that build towards liberation. 
12 min
Israel's Terrorist Attack On Lebanon: Exploding Pagers Kill Child, 10 Others, Maim Thousands
Israel's Terrorist Attack On Lebanon: Exploding Pagers Kill Child, 10 Others, Maim Thousands
Imagine if such an attack had been launched on Israel. Imagine the response. 
10 min
10 Worst Things About The Trump Presidency | Robert Reich
10 Worst Things About The Trump Presidency | Robert Reich
Donald Trump left office with the lowest approval rating of any president ever. But some people now seem to be suffering from amnesia. Let me jog your memory. -Robert Reich 
19 min
"On Thin Ice": Western Nations Crack Down on Climate Activists with Arrests & Jail Terms
"On Thin Ice": Western Nations Crack Down on Climate Activists with Arrests & Jail Terms
As the climate crisis continues to accelerate, wealthy governments in the West are clamping down on climate protest. According to a new report from Climate Rights International, demonstrators around the world are being arrested, charged, prosecuted and silenced, simply for...
20 min
How Capitalism Becomes Feudalism (Severance and Technofeudalism)
How Capitalism Becomes Feudalism (Severance and Technofeudalism)
As commerce transforms around the new rent-extracting digital fiefdoms, algorithms and AI become a way to transform skilled labor into machine-learning piecework. In Severance, technology is used to "sever" people's working selves from their actual selves, creating the...
36 min
MAGA: American Neo-Fascism
MAGA: American Neo-Fascism
In this lengthy video essay, I outline why I feel that the MAGA movement (and the alt-right) is a neo-fascist political movement at its core. - AJ Rodriguez
66 min
Cancel Culture and At-Will Termination
Cancel Culture and At-Will Termination
"Cancel culture" and "political correctness" are right-wing phenomena which today are dressed up in left wing language and symbols, and which serve to reinforce relationships of power and dominance between managers and workers. 
19 min
Cancel Culture is Corporate Management Culture
Cancel Culture is Corporate Management Culture
The terms "cancel culture" and "political correctness" are used to delegitimize ideas like gender equality and racial equality by conflating them with toxic dominance behaviour practiced by up-and-coming elites dressing up their power seeking goals in egalitarian social...
25 min
Project 2025: The MAGA Plan to Take Your Freedom | Robert Reich
Project 2025: The MAGA Plan to Take Your Freedom | Robert Reich
If Donald Trump gets back into office, every part of the government will be turned into an arm of his MAGA agenda. How? Project 2025.
7 min
The Left-Right Political Spectrum is about Class Conflict
The Left-Right Political Spectrum is about Class Conflict
Most journalists and academics don't even know what left and right really mean, or why it's so important to get it right - but you will after you listen to this. 
43 min
What is Politics, and Why Should Anyone Give a $#&%?
What is Politics, and Why Should Anyone Give a $#&%?
How can people who don't have official decision-making power exert their influence over those who do? 
37 min
Worbs: When Political Terms Have No Meaning
Worbs: When Political Terms Have No Meaning
Politics is the only practical discipline where none of the basic concepts have clear consensus definitions. This is why everything is so dumb. 
34 min
Project 2025 Explained in Schoolhouse Rock Style!
Project 2025 Explained in Schoolhouse Rock Style!
The song that could save America. Share widely. 
5 min
Stopping The Steal
Stopping The Steal (2024) (trailer)
The inside story of 2020. The HBO Original Documentary #StoppingTheSteal premieres September 17 on @StreamOnMax. 
2 min
The Importance of Cultural Values for Meaningful Change
The Importance of Cultural Values for Meaningful Change (2024)
This short animation tells the story of the importance of our cultural values and their role in meaningful, durable systemic change. Join us on a journey that demonstrates the need to shift our mainstream cultural values to intrinsic values such as care, equality, creativity...
3 min
Appalachian Community Meal and Mutual Aid Network
Appalachian Community Meal and Mutual Aid Network
Moneyless Society's flagship boots on the ground project is Appalachian Community Meal and Mutual Aid Network, which is just like it sounds: a monthly pop up resource hub galvanizing barrier free access and cascading shared benefit bringing the community together to meet our...
5 min
The Cautious Case for Harris
The Cautious Case for Harris
A Kamala Harris presidency will not fundamentally change the neo-liberal status quo, but what wins can we get?
Vincent Pagliaccio
'Fascism 101': Mehdi Breaks Down Trump's Plan to Crush Dissent
'Fascism 101': Mehdi Breaks Down Trump's Plan to Crush Dissent
In the latest episode of ‘Mehdi Unfiltered,’ Mehdi breaks down one of Donald Trump’s most fascistic plans: using the U.S. military to crush dissent. He discusses Trump’s plan to invoke the Insurrection Act to crack down on protesters with former Obama Defense Department...
56 min
Western 'Democracy'?: France's Macron Steals Election, Arrests Telegram CEO
Western 'Democracy'?: France's Macron Steals Election, Arrests Telegram CEO
The same week France arrested Telegram CEO Pavel Durov, the "President of the Rich" Emmanuel Macron stole the 2024 election, refusing to allow the left-wing New Popular Front that won to form a government, instead appointing a prime minister from a right-wing party that got...
35 min
Trump Isn't Anti-War. It’s Time to Debunk This Dangerous Myth
Trump Isn't Anti-War. It’s Time to Debunk This Dangerous Myth
"Trump did try and start new wars, expanded old wars, increased drone strikes, and helped do a genocide in the Middle East." 
6 min
LEAKED Ceasefire Docs Reveal Bibi Sabotage
LEAKED Ceasefire Docs Reveal Bibi Sabotage
Krystal and Saagar are joined by Jeremy Scahill to discuss Bibi sabotaging ceasefire proposals with Hamas. 
21 min
Israel Is "COLLAPSING": Israeli General
Israel Is "COLLAPSING": Israeli General
This is a bombshell warning. - Owen Jones
10 min
MASS EXODUS? Israel's Economy SELF DESTRUCTS
MASS EXODUS? Israel's Economy SELF DESTRUCTS
Krystal Ball discusses Israel self destructing their economy amid the escalating tensions with Iran. 
9 min
Israel Explodes In Protest As 6 Hostages Found Dead | The Kyle Kulinski Show
Israel Explodes In Protest As 6 Hostages Found Dead | The Kyle Kulinski Show
Support The Show On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/seculartalk  
13 min
“You’re Not Serious”: AOC Roasts Jill Stein & Green Party
“You’re Not Serious”: AOC Roasts Jill Stein & Green Party
Democratic representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez replied to a question on Instagram asking about the Green Party, and had some things to say. 
10 min
What the News Won't Tell You about Climate Change | Hannah Ritchie, PhD
What the News Won't Tell You about Climate Change | Hannah Ritchie, PhD
"You can find examples of really big environmental problems that we've already solved.” Climate change is solvable, argues Hannah Ritchie. 
13 min
American Citizen Shot by the IDF Calls on Biden to Sanction Israel
American Citizen Shot by the IDF Calls on Biden to Sanction Israel
“I’m an American citizen and I was shot by the IDF. Biden, what will you do?” Amado Sison was on a volunteer mission in the West Bank, when the Israeli army opened fire. He tells BT his story from the town of Beita. 
3 min
Abandon Harris: Why Democrats Must Be Defeated Over Gaza w/ Dr. Hassan Abdel Salam
Abandon Harris: Why Democrats Must Be Defeated Over Gaza w/ Dr. Hassan Abdel Salam
Unlike the Uncommitted movement which seeks compromise with the DNC on Gaza, the Abandon Harris movement believes Democrats must be defeated in November in order to exercise any real leverage. “Do not be deceived by the rhetoric that there is a lesser evil when it comes to...
18 min
Why The Two-State Solution Never Worked
Why The Two-State Solution Never Worked
For decades, world leaders have said that the solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is simple: two states – Israel and Palestine – next to each other. But if the answer is so simple, what’s stopping it from happening? And is it even the right solution? 
13 min
We Talked To Real Swing Voters: What They Told Us Will Shock You.
We Talked To Real Swing Voters: What They Told Us Will Shock You.
Elliott County, Kentucky voted for Democrats for 144 years straight. Then, the county flipped to Trump…while simultaneously voting for Democratic Governor Andy Beshear. So what does this county have to tell us about this political moment? 
16 min
Slay the Dragon: End Gerrymandering or Democracy Dies. We Can Stop It.
Slay the Dragon: End Gerrymandering or Democracy Dies. We Can Stop It. (2020)
A secretive, high-tech gerrymandering initiative launched 10 years ago threatens to undermine our democracy. SLAY THE DRAGON follows everyday people as they fight to make their votes matter. 
103 min
Former British Soldier EXPOSES UK Riots
Former British Soldier EXPOSES UK Riots
You Are Being Lied To 
12 min
Is Europe Turning Fascist?
Is Europe Turning Fascist?
With the recent surprise win for the left in the French elections, some may be tempted to think fascism is on the back foot. Unfortunately, that's not the case. Let's take a look at the state of rising fascism in Europe. 
18 min
EXPOSED: Netanyahu’s TERRIFYING US War Plan
EXPOSED: Netanyahu’s TERRIFYING US War Plan
"Everyone should be hoping for his downfall."
11 min
Vigilantes Inc: America's New Vote Suppression Hitmen
Vigilantes Inc: America's New Vote Suppression Hitmen (2024) (trailer)
40,000 MAGA fanatics are coming for your vote. Narrated by Rosario Dawson. Produced by Martin Sheen and Maria Florio (Oscar, Best Documentary).
2 min
Biden's Cruel and Orwellian Remarks on Gaza at the DNC
Biden's Cruel and Orwellian Remarks on Gaza at the DNC
"It was a journey into an alternative universe of political guile from a president who just six days earlier had approved sending $20 billion worth of more weapons to Israel. Yet the Biden delegates in the convention hall responded with a crescendo of roaring admiration."
Norman Solomon
First-Ever DNC Panel on Palestinian Rights: We Need to “Restore the Soul of the Democratic Party”
First-Ever DNC Panel on Palestinian Rights: We Need to “Restore the Soul of the Democratic Party”
This year, the Democratic National Convention held its first-ever panel on Palestinian human rights. The panel came after persistent grassroots organizing against U.S. support for Israel’s assault on Gaza. 
22 min
James Talarico Delivers POWERFUL Sermon Against Christian Nationalism
James Talarico Delivers POWERFUL Sermon Against Christian Nationalism
On October 22nd, 2023, James Talarico spoke at his home church in Texas about the dangers of Christian Nationalism.
19 min
Why Tim Walz is By Far THE BEST Running Mate Kamala Harris Could've Chosen
Why Tim Walz is By Far THE BEST Running Mate Kamala Harris Could've Chosen
Kamala Harris announced Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate! This is the best possible pick—and it’s a decision that’s been applauded by conservative and progressive Democrats. In this video Mike reacts to the announcement and explains why Tim Walz has crossover...
24 min
Why Kamala Harris Should Choose Tim Walz (NOT Josh Shapiro) as Her Running Mate
Why Kamala Harris Should Choose Tim Walz (NOT Josh Shapiro) as Her Running Mate
In this clip from Mike's Twitch stream we talk about potential VP options for Kamala Harris, and Mike makes the case for Tim Walz and against Josh Shapiro. 
25 min
Elon Musk Is Spreading Centuries-Old Racist Pseudo-Science
Elon Musk Is Spreading Centuries-Old Racist Pseudo-Science
Racist pseudo-science is making a comeback thanks to Elon Musk. Recently, the tech billionaire has been retweeting prominent race scientist adherents on his platform X (formally known as Twitter), spreading misinformation about racial minorities’ intelligence and physiology...
5 min
Market Fundamentalism Is Incompatible with Democracy and Leading Us Towards Fascism
Market Fundamentalism Is Incompatible with Democracy and Leading Us Towards Fascism
We need a human rights movement that challenges the orthodoxy of market capitalism, writes Peter Joseph.
Peter Joseph
Schoolhouse Rock's "Elbow Room" Interrupted
Schoolhouse Rock's "Elbow Room" Interrupted (2024)
"Schoolhouse Rock" was an American series of animated "educational" short films. They were shown during Saturday morning "children's programming" on the ABC television network from1973-1985.
8 min
Here’s What the Media Isn’t Telling You About the Venezuelan Election
Here’s What the Media Isn’t Telling You About the Venezuelan Election
The US is once again facilitating a far right coup of the Venezuelan government. BreakThrough News breaks down everything you need to know. 
9 min
Israelis Riot In Support Of Torture
Israelis Riot In Support Of Torture
Yes, this is real. 
15 min
THIS Guy Should Be Kamala Harris' VP Pick
THIS Guy Should Be Kamala Harris' VP Pick
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz represents a midwest state, has charisma, great politics, and has accomplished a lot with just a 1-seat majority. He'd be the perfect running mate for Kamala Harris.    
18 min
‘THEY SCREAM SOCIALISM’: Tim Walz DISMANTLES Right-Wing Hacks | The Kyle Kulinski Show
‘THEY SCREAM SOCIALISM’: Tim Walz DISMANTLES Right-Wing Hacks | The Kyle Kulinski Show
"They scream socialism? We just build roads, and we build schools. and we build prosperity into this. Their whole plan is go backwards to give tax cuts to the wealthy." - Tim WalzSupport The Show On Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/seculartalk  
12 min
The Top 250 Documentaries We Can Use Change the World
The Top 250 Documentaries We Can Use Change the World
Another world is possible. Documentaries can help us see that by showing examples of people rejecting despair, fighting against the status quo, and living the more beautiful world into being.
Films For Action
Walled Off
Walled Off (2024)
A secret museum in an art hotel located near the Israeli West Bank barrier sparks intrigue when it’s revealed to be a creation of controversial artist Banksy. WALLED OFF journeys through the hotel with "the worst view in the world", as well as the Occupied Palestinian...
90 min
RNC & ”Migrant Crime”: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
RNC & ”Migrant Crime”: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
John Oliver discusses the wave of people claiming there’s a wave of “migrant crime,” where the term came from, and what we can do next.  
26 min
WHOA: Trump SNAPS, Makes BOMBSHELL Threat Live on Stage
WHOA: Trump SNAPS, Makes BOMBSHELL Threat Live on Stage
Trump says if Christians vote for him in 2024 they won't have to vote ever again.
11 min
Right to Housing and Its Relation to Democracy
Right to Housing and Its Relation to Democracy
Housing is absolutely essential to human flourishing. Without stable shelter, it all falls apart.~Matthew Desmond[1]The issue of housing is of fundamental importance that has a direct connection, among other basic rights, to democratic participation. Despite that (or because...
Yavor Tarinski
One Has To Die: The Earth or Capitalism
One Has To Die: The Earth or Capitalism
The Earth’s continued existence is an obstacle in the way of achieving 4% GDP growth every year. It has to go. - @tombombaddie
22 min