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The story of how Mexico regained control over its natural resources... “The United States appears to be destined by Providence to plague America with misery in the name of liberty.” - Simón Bolív … read more

On this day in 1932, 43,000 members of the 'Bonus Army' marched on Washington D.C to demand their owed bonuses... Perhaps unexpectedly, a radical vein runs through the history of American sold … read more

This month in 1934, the biggest strikes in US history swept through the American textile industry. It’s an enduring example of how collective action against exploitation is the pathway to a better w … read more

Fiorello Henry La Guardia was born today in 1882. While best-known for the airport named after him, his greatest legacy was a decade of progressive leadership as New York’s Mayor during the 1930s and … read more

Today in 1940, Franklin Delano Roosevelt was elected to a record third term as President of the United States with 55% of the vote. Whether its the transformation of the American economy through the … read more