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Beyond the ‘Bernie bro’: Socialism’s diverse new youth brigade

Beyond the ‘Bernie bro’: Socialism’s diverse new youth brigade

Inspired by Sanders, outraged by Trump, and betrayed by the neoliberal establishment, the reinvigorated Democratic Socialists of America set out to paint the town red.

By Ryan Smith

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Chapo Trap House and the burden of the ‘dirtbag left’

The political comedy podcast has become a flash point in a larger fight between mainstream liberals and leftists.

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A gay teen lets Diana Ross be his guide in a world premiere from Writers Theatre.

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