Austin Horn
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Frankfort, KY, United States
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American Socialist (2020)
It's been over a century since a self-described socialist was a viable candidate for president of the United States. And that first socialist candidate, Eugene V. Debs, didn't just capture significant votes, he created a new and enduring populist politics deep in the American grain. This week, the story of Eugene V. Debs and the creation of American socialism. → Read More
American Socialist (2020)
American workers are reaching a breaking point. We're seeing a wave of resignations and labor strikes, and a supply chain that's cracking under the pressure. At the turn of the 20th century, one man faced a similar world and dreamt of something more – Eugene V. Debs.He was a bold and irreverent labor organizer, and the first socialist candidate for president. He believed in welfare programs,… → Read More
Hong Kong Disneyland Closes Due To Coronavirus
A city health official called the virus' spread in Hong Kong "a bit out of control," according to a report from Asia Times. Hong Kong has reported 1,469 cases of the coronavirus and seven deaths. → Read More
U.N. Report Says Pandemic Could Push Up To 132 Million People Into Hunger
The U.N. says it's too early to determine the full impact of coronavirus lockdowns and other measures. But it says the virus could cause between 83 million and 132 million people to go hungry. → Read More
S.C. Governor Imposes 11 P.M. Alcohol Curfew For Bars And Restaurants
Gov. Henry McMaster's order will go into effect Saturday night. The governor says it targets young people, who account for nearly 1 in 4 of the state's coronavirus cases. → Read More
Starbucks Says Customers Must Wear Masks At Its Cafes
Several states already require people to wear masks in public spaces like coffee shops to slow the spread of the coronavirus, but many still have no such requirement. → Read More
New York City Schools To Open In Fall With Some In-Person Instruction
The plan will likely put students in school twice a week. Mayor Bill de Blasio said 75% of families wanted to send their kids back to school. → Read More
International Golf Events Ryder Cup And Presidents Cup Postponed Due To The Pandemic
Organizers announced on Wednesday that the Ryder Cup will be held in September 2021 instead of the initially scheduled 2020 date. It is the first postponement of the event since Sept. 11. → Read More
Atlanta Mayor Tests Positive, Sees 'Perfect Storm Of Distress In America'
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has tested positive for the coronavirus but said Tuesday that her only possible symptom is a headache. The diagnosis → Read More
No Spitting: MLB Unveils Some New Rules Due To The Coronavirus
The rules include a ban on spitting and a threat of immediate ejection if a player or coach gets too close to an umpire or opponent in the course of an argument. → Read More
Disney Announces Redesign Of Splash Mountain After Some Call Ride Themes Racist
Splash Mountain, a Disney Theme Park staple ride, is undergoing a design change in response to complaints about its association with the film Song of the → Read More
Kentucky Derby Rescheduled For September, Will Take Place With Fans
Churchill Downs, the racing venue, said it worked with health officials to develop a plan that would allow the race to take place amid concerns over the coronavirus pandemic. → Read More
New York City Marathon Canceled Due To Coronavirus
The race, which is the world's largest marathon, has attracted more than 50,000 runners and thousands of volunteers. Spectators line the route, which goes through all five boroughs of the city. → Read More
College Football Star Threatened Boycott Over Coach's Support For Far-Right Channel
The channel, One America Network, has a history of supporting President Trump and of spreading misinformation that favors the political right. → Read More
North Korea Says It Will Sever Contact With South Korea And Will Treat It As 'Enemy'
North Korea said on Tuesday that it plans to cut off all communications with South Korea and would treat South Korea as an "enemy," according to → Read More
Tropical Storm Cristobal Hits Louisiana, Mississippi Coasts
Storm surge warnings have been issued for the southeast Louisiana coast as well as the Mississippi coast for Sunday, with Mississippi being the hardest hit so far. → Read More
U.K. Willing To Admit Nearly 3 Million From Hong Kong If China Adopts Security Law
Boris Johnson wrote in a Times of London column that the law would infringe on the "one country, two systems" agreement China reached with Britain in 1997 when Britain ceded control of the territory. → Read More
Coronavirus Hospitalizations In New York At 'An All-Time Low,' Says Cuomo
Gov. Cuomo says the number of new coronavirus hospitalizations reported on June 1 was 154. That's the lowest number since the state started counting in mid-March. → Read More
Louisville Police Chief Fired After Black Man Is Shot To Death
Officers didn't have their body cameras turned on, and Police Chief Steve Conrad was later dismissed. National Guard members were also part of the incident and fired shots. → Read More
Hong Kong Police Block Tiananmen Square Vigil, Citing Coronavirus Concerns
The rally has been held each year since 1990 to commemorate the protest in Tiananmen Square, where the Chinese military opened fire on citizens who were calling for economic and democratic reforms. → Read More