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Born on 9th November in 1828, Friedrich Sorge went on to play a key role in American radical history Some of you might have heard of the San Francisco 49ers, named after the California Gold Ru … read more

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

She might not be a household name, but Johnnie Tillmon was one of the leading welfare organisers and campaigners in U.S. history “Maybe we poor welfare women will really liberate women in this co … read more

The story of Abraham Lincoln's election and the fight to end slavery in the United States... On Tuesday 6 November 1860, Americans voted for a new president. It was a tight election, but … read more

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