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Steelworkers at War: The Battle of Homestead

Posted by Pete on Jul 2nd 2023

When a greedy steel magnate tried to tear up workers' rights, Pennsylvania steelworkers fought back “We are asking one another as we pass the time of day Why working men resort to arms t … read more

Mr. Democracy: The Life and Work of John Dewey

Posted by Pete on Oct 20th 2022

The American philosopher and radical activist John Dewey was born on this day in 1859 America has a proud tradition of public intellectuals on the Left. Noam Chomsky, Howard Zinn, Audre Lorde, … read more

Rebel Girl: The Story of Elizabeth Gurley Flynn

Posted by Pete on Aug 7th 2021

Born on this day in 1890, Elizabeth Gurley Flynn devoted her life to the radical struggle “History has a long-range perspective. It ultimately passes stern judgement on tyrants and vindicates … read more

Mother Jones: The Grandmother Of All Agitators

Posted by Pete on Jul 24th 2020

Today in 1903, Mother Jones gave the most stunning speech in her long life of working-class struggle. "Mourn for the dead, fight like hell for the living.” This is the immortal battle cry of … read more