“Highly Inappropriate”: Sanders Backer Slams AP, NBC for Calling Democratic Race Before Today’s Vote; California Senate President: Trump is a “Very Dangerous Man” for Denying Climate Change, Drought; Sanders or Clinton? Two Progressive California Lawmakers Debate Ahead of Today’s Vote; California Senate President: Trump’s Attack on Federal Judge is Racist, Anti-Immigrant; Why Is Black Lives … Continued


“Just Take Me to Jail”: Remembering Muhammad Ali’s Refusal to Fight in Vietnam; “The Greatest”: Ishmael Reed on the Untold History of Muhammad Ali; John Legend Reads Muhammad Ali’s 1966 Antiwar Speech: “The Real Enemy of My People is Right Here”; “Narrative: Ali”: Elizabeth Alexander Recites Her Poem Written from Muhammad Ali’s Perspective.


Brash, arrogant, conceited, and self-absorbed are just a few of the adjectives used to described a young African American pugilist from Louisville, Kentucky who talked his way into becoming boxing’s most acclaimed Heavyweight Champion and a global icon. While most observers found themselves either amused or annoyed by Muhammad Ali’s pre-fight antics, in retrospect, onlookers … Continued


Indie Landscapes

Indie Landscapes – June 4, 2016

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Playlist will include music from San Francisco artist Sonny & The Sunsets featuring a track off the new album titled Moods Baby Moods released May 27, 2016 via Polyvinyl Records Co. Introducing Los Angeles, California duo Blade Of Grass who blend hints of electronica with psychedelic rock textures, they share their first single from their … Continued


In 1948, Zionist militias expelled over 700,000 Palestinians from their villages and towns.  The event, and the ongoing destruction and occupation of Palestine are referred to as the Nakba – the catastrophe.  How did the events of 1948 shape Palestine and its diaspora?   And generations later, how are Palestineans fighting to return home? On this edition of Making … Continued


“I Refuse to Serve as an Empire Chaplain”: U.S. Army Minister Resigns over Drone Program; “I Refuse to Support U.S. Armed Drone Policy”: Army Chaplain Reads Resignation Letter to Obama; “A School for Suicide”: How Kalief Browder Learned to Kill Himself During 3 Years at Rikers Jail; Climate Hero & Former Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed … Continued