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Act Out! [36] - Big Banks, America’s biggest cash crop isn’t American & white privilege is a thing

Act Out! [36] - Big Banks, America’s biggest cash crop isn’t American & white privilege is a thing

Wed, 11/4/2015 - by Eleanor Goldfield

This article originally appeared on Occupy.com

First up this week: race issues. What race issues? A brief but important segment specifically designed for my fellow white people. Next up, fuck big banks – move your money and starve the beast.

Next, Uncle Sam hates immigrants, but he doesn't mind making money off of 'em – immigrant detention centers and the sanctuary across the road – Sarah Jackson's casa de paz. Then we've got seven reasons why this corporate coup matters to you. And finally, Obama busts a move. But first, perception's reality – scene.

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