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Socialist and Black Panther Party deputy chairman Fred Hampton was born on this day in 1948. “You can kill a revolutionary, but you can never kill the revolution.”

Socialist and Black Panther Party deputy chairman Fred Hampton was born on this day in 1948. “You can kill a revolutionary, but you can never kill the revolution.”

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Get yourself or a loved one four issues of Jacobin in print for the holidays at a reduced rate, including our upcoming issue on municipal socialism. Already a subscriber? Just toggle to “gift” for a perfect stocking stuffer:

Get yourself or a loved one four issues of Jacobin in print for the holidays at a reduced rate, including our upcoming issue on municipal socialism. Already a subscriber? Just toggle to “gift” for a perfect stocking stuffer:

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Bernie Sanders in 2020 on Trump's push for war with Iran: “I know that it is rarely the children of the billionaire class who face the agony of reckless foreign policy. It is the children of working families.”

Bernie Sanders in 2020 on Trump's push for war with Iran: “I know that it is rarely the children of the billionaire class who face the agony of reckless foreign policy. It is the children of working families.”

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani mocks Ronald Reagan’s infamous quote. “I can think of nine words more terrifying than ‘I’m from the government and I’m here to help…’” “I worked all day and can’t feed my family.”

Mayor Zohran Mamdani mocks Ronald Reagan’s infamous quote. “I can think of nine words more terrifying than ‘I’m from the government and I’m here to help…’” “I worked all day and can’t feed my family.”

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A communist-led left-wing alliance holds power in Kerala, India because it has a remarkable track record of improving living standards for its people.

A communist-led left-wing alliance holds power in Kerala, India because it has a remarkable track record of improving living standards for its people.

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On this day in 1967, Muhammad Ali refused army induction to serve in the Vietnam War.

On this day in 1967, Muhammad Ali refused army induction to serve in the Vietnam War.

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This is how the guy who just won in the bluest Congressional district in the country talked about the Democratic Party and its messaging.

This is how the guy who just won in the bluest Congressional district in the country talked about the Democratic Party and its messaging.

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Zohran Mamdani: “I would not recognize any state’s right to exist with a system of hierarchy on the basis of race or religion... And part of that is because I’m an American who believes in the importance of equal rights being enshrined in every single country.”

Zohran Mamdani: “I would not recognize any state’s right to exist with a system of hierarchy on the basis of race or religion... And part of that is because I’m an American who believes in the importance of equal rights being enshrined in every single country.”

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The US is threatened by Cuba. Abby Martin of the The Empire Files joins the Jacobin Show to talk about why, and about the global threat posed by the US war machine and its thirst for fossil fuels and pollution.

The US is threatened by Cuba. Abby Martin of the The Empire Files joins the Jacobin Show to talk about why, and about the global threat posed by the US war machine and its thirst for fossil fuels and pollution.

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Black Panther Party deputy chairman Fred Hampton was drugged by the FBI then assassinated by local police on this day 56 years ago. He was only 21 years old. Listen to his words and see if you can discern why he would be their target.

Black Panther Party deputy chairman Fred Hampton was drugged by the FBI then assassinated by local police on this day 56 years ago. He was only 21 years old. Listen to his words and see if you can discern why he would be their target.

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Happy birthday to Paul Robeson — pro athlete, actor, singer, civil rights activist, and socialist — born on this day in 1898. When he traveled abroad, Robeson made a point to sing for workers. Here he is performing ‘Joe Hill’ to Scottish miners in 1949.

Happy birthday to Paul Robeson — pro athlete, actor, singer, civil rights activist, and socialist — born on this day in 1898. When he traveled abroad, Robeson made a point to sing for workers. Here he is performing ‘Joe Hill’ to Scottish miners in 1949.

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Andrew Cuomo doesn’t think there are any big lessons he needed to learn from losing the primary against Zohran Mamdani besides the need to do more “TikTok and social media.”

Andrew Cuomo doesn’t think there are any big lessons he needed to learn from losing the primary against Zohran Mamdani besides the need to do more “TikTok and social media.”

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The rich should get free child care.

The rich should get free child care.

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Happy birthday, Anthony Anthony Bourdain.

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Happy birthday, Anthony Anthony Bourdain.

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Democratic Socialists of America cofounder and chairman Michael Harrington was born on this day in 1928. In a time when America and the world were moving rightward, Harrington kept the socialist flame burning. He dedicated his life to recruiting the next generation of American socialists.

Democratic Socialists of America cofounder and chairman Michael Harrington was born on this day in 1928. In a time when America and the world were moving rightward, Harrington kept the socialist flame burning. He dedicated his life to recruiting the next generation of American socialists.

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Bernie Sanders attacked the legacy of Henry Kissinger, who died on this day two years ago, in a presidential debate in 2016. As many seemed to later admit, Bernie was right: “I am proud to say that Henry Kissinger is not my friend.”

Bernie Sanders attacked the legacy of Henry Kissinger, who died on this day two years ago, in a presidential debate in 2016. As many seemed to later admit, Bernie was right: “I am proud to say that Henry Kissinger is not my friend.”

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Pete Seeger, socialist folk singer born on this day 107 years ago, performs “Which Side Are You On” in Sweden.

Pete Seeger, socialist folk singer born on this day 107 years ago, performs “Which Side Are You On” in Sweden.

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To commemorate the end of Hulkamania, here's Jesse Ventura on Hulk Hogan helping Vince McMahon bust union organizing in the WWE.

To commemorate the end of Hulkamania, here's Jesse Ventura on Hulk Hogan helping Vince McMahon bust union organizing in the WWE.

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Only six months into its rule, Bolivia's neoliberal government is failing. Indigenous movements and trade unionists launched a general strike yesterday, demanding President Paz resign in response to his land privatization efforts and economic crises.

Only six months into its rule, Bolivia's neoliberal government is failing. Indigenous movements and trade unionists launched a general strike yesterday, demanding President Paz resign in response to his land privatization efforts and economic crises.

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On this day in 1965, James Baldwin participated in a nationally televised debate against archconservative William Buckley on the topic of segregation. The debate is considered a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights movement.

On this day in 1965, James Baldwin participated in a nationally televised debate against archconservative William Buckley on the topic of segregation. The debate is considered a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights movement.

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"[Neoliberals] were conquered in their minds and in their vision, because they were never interested in people, nor in our culture, nor in our history." — Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo

"[Neoliberals] were conquered in their minds and in their vision, because they were never interested in people, nor in our culture, nor in our history." — Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo

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Assembly member: Have you ever lived under socialism? Mamdani: I lived in Astoria, which is represented by socialists at every level of government. Astoria is represented by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Kristen Gonzalez, Diana Moreno, and Tiffany Cabán. Its socialist governance isn’t theoretical — it’s reality.

Assembly member: Have you ever lived under socialism? Mamdani: I lived in Astoria, which is represented by socialists at every level of government. Astoria is represented by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Kristen Gonzalez, Diana Moreno, and Tiffany Cabán. Its socialist governance isn’t theoretical — it’s reality.

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Zohran Mamdani: "What did we get [from Andrew Cuomo]? ...The fastest and most frequent helicopter service to the Hamptons and...the slowest and more expensive bus service across the five boroughs."

Zohran Mamdani: "What did we get [from Andrew Cuomo]? ...The fastest and most frequent helicopter service to the Hamptons and...the slowest and more expensive bus service across the five boroughs."

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