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Zygmunt Bauman, one of the most influential thinkers of our time, says many Europeans' fear of refugees boils down to the idea of the "precariat" - people whose lives are marked by precariousness, anxiety and fear. As more EU countries raise walls and the backlash against...
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We live in an ecology of separation; a human-built ecology so far separated from the earth's actual ecology that it is impossible for sustainability—let alone environmental and social well being—to be achieved within it. This is where we are as a society, but we don’t have to...
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Does the world really need neuroadvertisers, PR researchers and branding consultants? Renowned academic and coiner of the ‘we are the 99%’ slogan, David Graeber is a passionate advocate for meaningful work. After famously condemning the 21st-century phenomenon of ‘bullsh*t...
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Something in the water reveals the web of special interests, diplomatic ties and corporate influence behind the privatization of Greece's public services. The film follows the story of the fight for public water in Thessaloniki, where, despite 98.2% of voters choosing to...
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Think of someone you've lost touch with or haven't spoken to in awhile and take a moment to reach out and let them know you're thinking of them. A friend, a family member, a favorite teacher. It can be anyone. Do a kind act today. #reconnection #choosekindness
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Imagine a world in which all of the main functions of society are run for-profit by private companies. Schools are run by multinationals. Private security firms have replaced police forces. And most big infrastructure lies in the hands of a tiny plutocratic elite. Justice...
Aisha Dodwell
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WikiLeaks has published 10 million documents over the last 10 years -- an average of 3,000 documents per day. What are the top 10?
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Jose and his family, like so many other Americans, work extremely hard to make ends meet. He votes to raise the minimum wage and create a better life for himself and others struggling to provide for their families. Why do you vote?
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Have you been watching the political circus in the United States wondering why so many people are putting up with this nonsense? Trust me, you are not alone. There are millions of us who have awakened to the reality that the political system is so thoroughly rigged that it...
Joe Brewer
For the most part I’ve chosen to ignore the day-to-day coverage of this election, to spare myself the pain and frustration of rubbernecking our trainwreck democracy. When I do tune in, I’m always disappointed at the level of social commentary on the Donald, the superficial...
Britta Love
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Nabil Musa is the first "waterkeeper" in Iraq and the Middle East. His mission is to protect the waterways of northern Iraq, and specifically, the upper Tigris River, so that its water remains swimmable, fishable and drinkable. Musa paddles the waterways in his kayak to raise...
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Why should plagues of mental illness surprise us, in a world being ripped apart?
George Monbiot
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TERRA tells the story of life. Yann Arthus Bertrand and Michael Pitiot reveal the incredible saga of our living planet. From the first lichen to the gigantic forests, monkeys of the jungle to the mythic animals of the savannah. Over barely 10,000 years, life on Earth has been...
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For-Profit Prisons have ruined lives, wasted millions in tax dollars, and haven't made us any safer. But it doesn't end there. Now that mass incarceration is being threatened by a wakening public, the parasites are moving on to capitalize on the "treatment" process after...
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History has shown us that voting on elections accomplishes next to nothing, and that real lasting revolutionary change is won through hard work, by real people self organizing, and not by elected politicians. Yet every four years, the spectacle of the Democrats VS Republicans...
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John Oliver examines the legal and moral issues surrounding the military prison at Guantánamo Bay.
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Climate Stories NC seeks to capture the voices of North Carolinians whose lives have been affected by changes in the climate. These are their stories.
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Corporations have increased their wealth vis-à-vis countries according to new figures released by Global Justice Now. The campaign group found that 69 of the world’s top economic entities are corporations rather than countries in 2015*. They also discovered that the world’s...
Global Justice Now
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The worst thing about being naked and then being hit by a car is that road rash is a problem for skin.
Why was I naked in the middle of the road at noon? I'm glad you asked, imaginary other half of this conversation! I have no idea. Some characteristics of bipolar disorder...
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Ward Shelley and Alex Schweder are known for their fantastic performance installations based on cooperation and balance. Their newest is no exception. They've created a railroad-style home, called ReActor House, that turns slowly, and tilts on it's single supporting column...
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During the US Presidential Debate on October 9th the candidates were asked about the consequences of Islamaphobia. Trump answered by saying “Muslims must report when they see something going on" while Clinton said American Muslims needed to be our "eyes and ears". Muslims...
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4:18 Single-payer Healthcare
5:42 Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP)
8:31 Universal Basic Income
14:25 Blocked from the Debates
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Margaret Flowers
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We invited Native Americans to respond to "Christopher Columbus." These are their responses.
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The country’s political system is increasing rotting from the outside in and the inside out—a disintegration exemplified by the respective nomination of these two candidates who represent the worst qualities of modern America.
Peter Bloom
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University of Auckland Tuākana Mentors and Students in the Faculty of Arts respond to the upcoming Disney film Moana.
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Since Bill O'Reilly sent Jesse Watters to Chinatown to have some "gentle fun" with Chinese Americans, Fusion Comedy took Jenny Yang to Beverly Hills to have some "gentle fun" with white people.
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“Looking for the bunnies: A visual essay on Thira by art collective Barabli”
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You have been lied to, because they were lied to
They told you that you are intelligent
That you are capable
That you are virtuous
They told you that you are most deserving
That you are passionate
That you are kind
That you are owed
They say the best defense is a good offense.
Yotam Marom
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A film written to represent the growing population of homeless people on the streets of London and that each and every one of them has a story to tell.
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Ruling far-right party surprised opponents by reversing position on draconian abortion ban
Nika Knight
White People Feelings — It Is Time to Get Over Ourselves
H. Nemesis Nyx
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With the elections weeks away, we're helping you make sense of everything from gun control to immigration reform together with policy experts and some of your favorite musicians.
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About 70% of our planet is covered by oceans and seas: large, full of life and mysterious. They are a source of food, way of transportation, oxygen producer, and more.
But the sea is in danger: overfishing, plastic waste, acidification, species extinction. We need to better...
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In November 2015, on the brink of their first true democratic elections, Myanmar is at an incredible turning point. An oppressive military regime and international sanctions had kept the country sealed off from the world for decades. However, this is all changing; since 2011...
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You're probably saying, "Well, no- CTR may be immoral, evil censorship, but certainly not domestic terrorism." And in a relatively balanced environment, or if one looks only at the current details without any historical context, I would 100% agree.
But this is much more akin...
In the age of heavily restricted migration, passport control seems a natural prerogative of the state. The idea of abolishing passports is almost unthinkable. But in the 20th century, governments considered their “total abolition” as an important goal, and even discussed the...
Speranta Dumitru
I want to write a story. About lust. I know you don’t belong to me. I know you know where your home is and it is not in me. I, I am the temporary refuge. And as you finally drop your filters, perhaps with whiskey kicking in and rest your head nonchalantly on my chest, telling...
Competition and individualism are forcing us into a devastating Age of Loneliness
George Monbiot
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Manners, aristocracy, freedom: all things we tend to think of as inherent British values. But, says rapper Akala, we are taught a distorted version of history which erases serious political struggle. That, he argues, is what really bought us the fragile freedoms we have today.
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As part of our series Going Gonzo, we take an indepth look at the Dalit issues in Gujarat, and the rest of India, as we participate the in the Dalit Asmita Yatra (Pride march) that took place on August 15 (Indpendence Day). The march turned violent and here is a peek at what...
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Elections 2016... There has never been a better time for a rude awakening.
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“We’ve been here. We know how to take care of the land. Just listen to us.”
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Soria Moria is about a woman, Sina, who grew up in rural Cambodia and started working in hotels when she was 16. Through hard work, dedication, and the assistance of the Soria Moria Boutique Hotel, Sina has risen to a leadership position and is now on the way to owning her...
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In this Open Letter animation, Michael Nagler from the Metta Center for Nonviolence encourages Bernie Sanders' supporters that they don't need to "get over their anger," but harness it because it's a real power—and it can serve as the basis of a major transformation in the...
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Terrorism. It’s in the news; it’s in our lives. The US military is fighting an endless, borderless war on terror, but bombs and drones are just, “making terrorists faster than we can kill them.”
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Solidarity protests were also held in Paris, Berlin, Brussels, London, and elsewhere in Europe and the United States
Deirdre Fulton
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Do these scenes from Elia Kazan's 1957 classic A Face in the Crowd remind you of anyone? The entire film should be required viewing for everyone during this election.
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Editor’s note: The letter below, which has been lightly edited for length and clarity, was written by Elizabeth Elliot* to her mother in late 2010.
Elizabeth Elliot
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Transparent solar cell tech could transform our buildings - and make the world more sustainable.
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Pride in trivialising sexual violence needs to stop, now, writes Kate Smurthwaite
Kate Smurthwaite
I am the skittles that fell from his hand, and rolled indefinitely
I am the spilt Arizona that moved uninterrupted through the cracks like the waters of Katrina
I am the book that captured our imagination before the bullet erupted
I am the sweetness of that swisher...
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Once a week, a group of migrant women in Amsterdam learn how to ride a bicycle. Inspiring them to let go of the fear and get behind the wheels is a Ghanaian community mother named Mama Agatha.
Mama Agatha is a heart-warming documentary about letting go of the past and the...
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DISTURBING THE PEACE is a story of the human potential unleashed when we stop participating in a story that no longer serves us and, with the power of our convictions, take action to create new possibilities. DISTURBING THE PEACE follows former enemy combatants - Israeli...
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U.S. tribes not only share the same narrative with the world’s Indigenous Peoples struggling for land and life—the Dakota Access standoff is amplifying the global movement.
Jenni Monet
Surprise! Another out-of-touch traditional media outlet has published a sloppy hot-take at the expense of educators.
Laci Green
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Trevor breaks down how New York City's controversial stop-and-frisk program targeted young men of color and exacerbated racial tensions.
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How the Pentagon Paid a British PR Firm $500M for Top Secret Iraq Propaganda
Crofton Black and Abigail Fielding-Smith
Under capitalism, housing is never secure for the working class.
David Madden & Peter Marcuse
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Evolutionary Biologist, Bruce Lipton, visits the Beatles Ashram in Rishikesh, India with UPLIFT writer, Jacob Devaney. Making a pilgrimage back to one of the epicenters of spiritual consciousness in the sixties, they discuss how science frames the world we live in and what it...
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A shocking video about the ugly truth hidden in beauty and fashion magazines.
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After big cellular companies wouldn't bring their service to this small town, they created a network of their own. Several towns throughout Mexico have community-run cellphone service.
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John Oliver discusses the systems in place to investigate and hold police officers accountable for misconduct.
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Flowers are very delicate for beautification of your ceremony or occasion. Whether it's your anniversary, birthday, or whether you're sending flowers to a sick friend – the delivery needs to sharp and efficient. Online flower delivery services offer much more than just...
ElianaKhan
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acTVism Munich Playlist September 2016
This video playlist compiles all of acTVism Munich's work for the month September 2016 which includes a wide range of topics - privacy, democracy, economy, politics and social issues. This video playlist includes interviews with Ernst...
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You have a right to vote, but also have a right to know
All the candidates that ya could be voting for
Yeah ya know Hill and Trump, but there’s still one more
The only candidate left who ain’t a corporate whore!
Still Jill Stein, There’s still Jill Stein
Bernie...
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Black people share their thoughts on why they're voting for Donald Trump.
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Permaculture Project | A System for Sustainable Life BBC | Interesting Documentary Films Permaculture is a system of agricultural and social design principles centered around simulating or directly utilizing the patterns and features observed in natural ecosystems. The term...
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Pctures from the Banagher Horse Fair in Banagher in Co. Offaly
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The first installment of Invisible Thread, an ongoing ELM passion project series, Throw tells the story of an outsider from East Baltimore, an area challenged by gang violence and poverty. Often misunderstood, Coffin Nachtmahr found acceptance among a subculture of "throwers"...
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Documentary on the residents protesting against Donald Trump's golf development on the Menie Estate in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Directed and Presented by James Trosh.
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Driving disastrous climate change while sponsoring an exhibition called 'Sunken Cities'? Could BP be any more shameless?
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A poetic open letter to the Daily Mail newspaper from Dr. Neil Tiwari, in response to a bigoted attack on his colleagues, is going viral and it's beautiful.
Neil Tiwari
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The Tojinbo Cliffs are a popular Japanese tourist destination known for their rugged beauty. The sheer cliffs are also a favored location for those wanting to jump to their death. Retired police detective Yukio Shige has patrolled the area for more than a decade, hoping to...
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This year, more than 27 million Latinos will be eligible to vote, and as the second largest and youngest group of Americans, Latinos hold the key to our country’s future... but only if we vote. Voto Latino’s has partnered up with the director of the upcoming Universal...
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A short film covering the innovative research area of Cultured Meat and Cellular Agriculture. This film explores current developments in the field, as well as pondering what is next for this new science and the public perception of this interesting field of research.
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These were the concluding remarks to the first annual Native Liberation 2016 Conference convened at the Larry Casuse Center in Albuquerque, NM on Aug. 13, 2016. Nick Estes is a co-founder of The Red Nation and a member of the Leadership Council.
Nick Estes
As momentum continues to grow against the colossal U.S. imprisonment system, the need for strategic targets is crucial, yet we are seeing an overbearing focus on private prisons. We are in a moment when reforms that appear to be “progressive” can actually entrench the...
Critical Resistance
Many years ago, the late Judy Guay, a low-income woman from Bangor, founded the Maine Association of Interdependent Neighborhoods in order to advocate for the neediest in our state.
Ilze Peterson
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Voice I AM addresses the oppression of women in Iran and Middle East.
Our heroine is living a life surrounded by injustice and social restrictions. Our heroine will perform with a young girl representing her own childhood.
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The Left should take the Trump threat very seriously.
Arun Gupta
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It's not a gateway to other drugs, it's a gateway to a criminal record-- especially for people of color. This is why Californians should vote YES on 64.
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Local governments are developing creative ways of welcoming refugees into their cities, often despite national policies rather than because of them. National and regional governments could learn from those experiences.
Parvati Nair
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Musings from a twenty something year old after quitting her job in search of a more meaningful life.
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We speak to Thomas Jézéquel of Eurocities about what the city of Gdańsk can teach us.
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Modern cities are designed for cars. But the city of Barcelona is testing out an urban design trick that can give cities back to pedestrians.
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In America, voting isn't a right, it's a privilege -like health care, or clean water. Here are some of the tactics politicians use to keep people from voting.
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Dr. Maya Angelou says that in order to be the best human being you can be, you must follow one simple directive: "Just do right." Watch as Dr. Angelou reveals how you can never go wrong by doing what you truly believe in.
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Having worked in the Mineral Exploration Industry for many years, living in and exploring several countries around the globe, I have first hand knowledge of the destructive impact the mining and drilling industries have had on the indigenous peoples of the world. I cannot...
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allegations_of_CIA_drug_trafficking
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According to parts of the internet, the Rothschilds are an easy way to explain the world. This video points out why that explanation is wrong.
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The International Criminal Court is not known for prosecuting people responsible for huge oil slicks, chopping down protected rainforests or contaminating pristine land. But these people may now one day find themselves on trial in The Hague.
Tara Smith
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Reporter Matthew Cassel spent a year documenting the journey of Syrian jeweler Aboud Shalhoub as he travels from Turkey to Greece, and through Eastern Europe to the Netherlands to be reunited with his wife and children, whose story is told from Damascus and then the...
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A story by Our Better World - telling stories of good to inspire action.
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A social commentary is a co-production of KraZy KiDD Teleproductions David B. Cartwright Dorian Enterprises Steve Kusaba "The Life Cycle of The Proletariat" is a social commentary film like no other. No actors, No sets, No lighting. Real people, Real situations, Real images.
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Stein’s Green Party run doesn’t offer a plan to win, or to build power. The Left is capable of so much more.
Kate Aronoff
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The trailer for Hunger for Humanity: Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa - a Non-Profit Documentary. 30 days of crowdfunding remaining - please get involved if you care about human rights - hungerforhumanity.org
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Hello world. RAP NEWS is back for a special episode on the 2016 USA Election mayhem, feat. Hillary Clinton vs Donald Trump + a touch of Jill Stein & Gary Johnson. This one's dedicated to all the Rap News fans out there!
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