Corporate media, Repugs, and Centrists are lying about Democratic Socialists with rhetoric worthy of Goebbels and McCarthy. The upstarts are winning because their proposals are NOT extreme, they are mainstream. www.charlesbursell.com

To be proud of the United States On this 250th requires a huge denial of reality. SCOTUS knows the assignment: to advance the 50-year project of Authoritarian White Christian Nationalism. www.charlesbursell.com

After primary wins by Democratic Socialists, establishment pols and pundits are trying to scare you with baseless red-baiting and mudslinging lies. Don't let them. Also, I agree with the Orange Menace, the housing bill is "of minor importance." www.charlesbursell.com

The regime is committing digital espionage at home and digital colonialism abroad. We are rapidly–and permanently–losing our groundwater to Big Ag. The only solution: local sustainable farming outside the apparatus of profit. www.charlesbursell.com

The United States is not a democracy, but it's not for the reason your crazy uncle thinks. The Obama Center opening and the NY Knicks celebration were excellent displays of America at its best. www.charlesbursell.com

When Democrats win Congress they must govern big for the people AND hold the regime accountable for its crimes. Let's be honest about what's happening. He lost his stupid war, he's history's biggest loser, but he's still dangerous. (Photo by Julia Demaree Nikhinson, AP) www.charlesbursell.com

The Graham Platner drama confirms the need for government reform, the folly of 'breaking news' out of Iran, and we check in on the stories that define our time. www.charlesbursell.com

Let artificial intelligence do the grunt work and allow us to be human again. How? Abolish profit and establish indigenous governance. www.charlesbursell.com

He's nuts, he's a failure, and when he finally falls off the cliff the billionaires and their apparatchiks will rush over and pretend to push. Then they'll continue their half-century takeover. We must starve them out. www.charlesbursell.com

We The People: Songs of Freedom, Justice, and Solidarity! (ep.18) Host: Peter Donalds. For this week's playlist and links to all episodes visit our website.