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To be poor in the United States is in some ways like being poor anywhere else, but it is exceptional in that, thanks to the efforts of the good people of Dhaka and Juarez and Shenzhen, you can also accumulate an immense volume of stuf thenewinquiry.com/the-life-chang…

This piece explores anarchist responses to democracy and asks what democracy looks like beyond the state. See previous editions of Lexicon breaking down concepts like gender, power, and white supremacy, free to download and print: anarchiststudies.org/books/

I am proud that we have reached an agreement that ensures our Sixers are staying home. This is the best sports facility agreement in Philadelphia history. The @sixers are financing the $1.3 billion project with no city funds - an unprecedented approach among our local sports facilities. 76 Place will create over a thousand construction and operations jobs. The deal includes a $50 million Community Benefits Agreement and an historic Economic Opportunity Plan. The project is expected to generate over $700 million in new tax revenues for the City and School District.  Let me be clear: the arena is not being built in Chinatown proper and no buildings in this historic community are being demolished. Between the numerous commitments in the agreement to expanding economic opportunity, investing in our young people, and supporting adjacent communities, this is the right deal in my view for the City, our residents, and our neighborhoods.

Statement from President Joe Biden on the Death of Hassan Nasrallah “Hassan Nasrallah and the terrorist group he led, Hezbollah, were responsible for killing hundreds of Americans over a four-decade reign of terror.  His death from an Israeli airstrike is a measure of justice for his many victims, including thousands of Americans, Israelis, and Lebanese civilians. “The strike that killed Nasrallah took place in the broader context of the conflict that began with Hamas’s massacre on October 7, 2023.  Nasrallah, the next day, made the fateful decision to join hands with Hamas and open what he called a “northern front” against Israel. “The United States fully supports Israel’s right to defend itself against Hezbollah, Hamas, the Houthis, and any other Iranian-supported terrorist groups.  Just yesterday, I directed my Secretary of Defense to further enhance the defense posture of U.S. military forces in the Middle East region to deter aggression and reduce the risk of a broader regional war.” whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/…