Category: News
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Unrequited Toil: A History of United States Slavery
Available from Amazon.com Written as a narrative history of slavery within the United States, Unrequited Toil details how an institution that seemed to be disappearing at the end of the American Revolution rose to become the most contested and valuable economic interest in the nation by 1850. Calvin Schermerhorn charts changes in the family lives…
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Tabloids Follow Matthew McConaughey – White Boy Rick (The Movie)
The movie, White Boy Rick, will be out later this fall with renown act, Matthew McConaughey. In the meantime, the tabloid press does a remarkable job following this actor. Oscar winner Matthew McConaughey took an invigorating, seaside jog through Malibu’s scenic Point Dume on Wednesday. The 47-year-old father-of-three showcased his bulging biceps and strong legs…
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Our President and the Trade War with Canada
War on Trade? Did you ever wonder why our “President” is seeking a trade war with Canada? Is it because California and New York will be hit the hardest by these tariffs. These two states are traditionally blue. President Trump’s historic summit with Kim Jong-un in Singapore was somewhat overshadowed by the tumultuous climax of…
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Connert Media’s Recommendations for Progressive News and Information
Slate One of the great advantages of being an electronic publication is that Slate can publish stories very quickly. When the president makes an important speech, our political correspondent’s analysis can be live before the janitors have cleaned the auditorium. When the stock market rallies after the tragic death of a senator, our financial writer…
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WXYZ Multi-part Series – Homeless in Detroit
Donella Crawford, WXYZ-TV Producer, and Herman McKalpain, Engineering Videographer, take on the roles of homeless in the City of Detroit. Experience what it is like to live on the streets and constantly be worred about food and shelter. Lead-ins and tags with Bill Bonds and Diana Lewis.