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The Shameful Moralizing On Prisoner Voting Rights
Bernie Sanders’ 2020 opponents jumped at the opportunity to give a question on prisoner voting rights the answer it demanded in a shameful display of moralizing.
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‘Pod Save The World’ And Their Awful Discussion Of Case Against Julian Assange
President Donald Trump’s Justice Department will need the rhetorical support of liberal Democrats to succeed in prosecuting WikiLeaks editor-in-chief Julian Assange. Ben Rhodes, former deputy national security advisor for strategic communications, and Tommy Vietor, former national security spokesperson and special assistant to the president, worked in President Barack Obama’s administration.
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Film Review: No Easy Ways Out On ‘Beale Street’
Kevin Gosztola reviews “If Beale Street Could Talk,” which won an Independent Spirit Award for Best Feature the night before the Oscars. He offers some commentary on why the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences did not nominate the film for “Best Picture.” The aesthetic of a Barry Jenkins
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‘Minding The Gap’: Oscar-Nominated Film About Trauma At Home And Growing Up
“Minding The Gap” is a 2018 feature documentary nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. Shadowproof managing editor Kevin Gosztola offers a review. The documentary revolves around three characters, who dealt with trauma in their home during adolescence by turning to skateboarding. It grapples with issues of toxic
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#ChiMayor19—Episode 2: Megaprojects For The Rich, Crumbs For The People
Listen to the episode of “#ChiMayor19” with journalist Aaron Cynic by clicking the below player: In conjunction with reporting from journalist Aaron Cynic on the Chicago mayoral election, Shadowproof is producing a limited podcast series, “#ChiMayor19,” featuring Aaron. A new episode will be posted after each of Aaron’s reports
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In Conversation: Aaron Cynic Discusses Race For Next Chicago Mayor
Listen to the conversation with journalist Aaron Cynic by clicking the below player: Shadowproof launched a six-part series by Aaron Cynic on the upcoming mayoral election in Chicago. It presents a major opportunity to advance a progressive agenda in the city because Mayor Rahm Emanuel is not seeking a third
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Top Ten Albums Of Protest Music In 2018
Kevin Gosztola and C.J. Baker compile list of best protest music albums from 2018, including Jean Grae & Quelle Chris, Kamasi Washington, and Xiuhtezcatl
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Support Our New Series On Chicago’s Fight For A People’s Agenda After Rahm Emanuel
Our new series profiles the push for a progressive mayoral agenda in Chicago as Rahm Emanuel announces he will not seek re-election.
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Closing Out The Year With More Critical Reporting From Journalists We Like To Support
Your support has helped us expand our support for freelance journalism in 2018. You have increased our ability to publish incisive and tenacious journalism. We’re ready to close out the year with more critical reporting from hard-working journalists. But we need your help to fund freelance opportunities for our community