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Jan 1, 2024 | 
podcasts.apple.com | Jason Christian |Anthony Ballas |Tim Jones
1 episode Cold War Cinema is a podcast about movies made during the first decade of the Cold War (post-WWII through the 1950s). Each episode focuses on one film and hosts (Jason, Anthony, and Tim) discuss the film's historical context and examine its themes related to anti-communist hysteria and other political issues at the time.
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Oct 13, 2023 | 
truthout.org | Chris Walker |Anthony Ballas |Mark Giles |Eleanor Bader
“I want them to stop being discriminatory against Black and Brown kids,” the student’s mother said of the policy. ByChris Walker, TruthoutPublishedOctober 13, 2023Leadinglights / E+ / Getty ImagesA Black high school student in Texas is being forced to attend an alternative school after facing in-school suspensions since the start of the school year for his hairstyle.
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Oct 10, 2023 | 
ourcommunitynow.com | Anthony Ballas
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Oct 10, 2023 | 
truthout.org | Anthony Ballas |Eleanor Bader |Chris Walker |Mark Giles
Part of the SeriesChallenging the Corporate UniversityThe current crisis at West Virginia University (WVU) is a case study demonstrating not only the telltale signs of manufactured neoliberal austerity, but also the underlying acceptance of right-wing extremist trends in higher education masquerading as “necessary” budget cuts for the financial survival of the university.
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Oct 10, 2023 | 
truthout.org | Chris Walker |Orion Rummler |Anthony Ballas |Mark Giles
The manuals included advice for teachers on discussing issues related to systemic racism and LGBTQ families.
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Oct 5, 2023 | 
proteanmag.com | Anthony Ballas
Anthony Ballas[Ed. note: The following piece by Anthony Ballas was initially supposed to take the form of an interview with philosopher Divya Dwivedi. In light of the the political situation in India, however, Dwivedi has been advised to refrain from interviews, fearing retaliation from India’s right-wing government. Ballas has instead converted his initial text into the one published here.
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Aug 13, 2023 | 
truthout.org | Anthony Ballas |Mohan J Dutta |Jeff Melnick
Part of the SeriesChallenging the Corporate UniversityIn a single academic year, political and judicial leaders have escalated their anti-democratic, anti-educational movement aimed at dismantling higher education’s focus on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), initiating a furiously paced rejection of racial, sexual and ethnic diversity — as well as basic humanity.
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Jul 22, 2023 | 
truthout.org | Pranav Jani |Zane McNeill |Ngakiya Camara |Anthony Ballas
Ohioans invested in the integrity and well-being of public universities across the state breathed a sigh of relief in late June after Ohio Senate Bill 83 — Republicans’ big push to overhaul higher education across the state — failed in its bid to become law before the summer recess began.
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Jun 15, 2023 | 
peoplesworld.org | Anthony Ballas
AURORA, Colo.—Hundreds gathered in front of police headquarters here Friday, June 8, to march in support of the family of Jor’Dell Richardson, a 14-year-old boy shot and killed by Aurora police on June 1. Prior to the march, which shut down the streets of downtown, Richardson’s family held a press conference, addressing the APD’s use of deadly force and alleged mishandling of the investigation.
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Apr 10, 2023 | 
truthout.org | Henry A. Giroux |Chris Walker |Spencer Beswick |Anthony Ballas
Part of the SeriesThe Public IntellectualThe relentless state-based attacks on Black people in the U.S. and the war being waged against public and higher education are not unrelated. In the present political and ideological climate, far right political leaders, such as Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Sen.
