Culture
Fertile Ground: Art and community in California
October 15, 2014Art show does not paint over Communist history.
Read moreThe Cold War plays at Toronto Film Festival
October 15, 2014The Soviet Union was obsessed with two sports: hockey and chess. For decades, they held the championship in both arenas. Two new films bring back memories of those days.
Read more“Sixteen Tons,” a novel about coal miners, invites us to rethink capitalism
October 15, 2014"Sixteen Tons" represents violent behavior on all sides, urging us to reflect on the circumstances in our class culture that foster brutality.
Read more“Pride” tells of solidarity vs. prejudice, winning vs. losing
October 14, 2014In 1984, a small group of London gays and lesbians collected money for the miners and taught a lesson of solidarity that everybody should memorize.
Read moreBook review: “Paul Robeson for Beginners”
October 14, 2014A wonderful book that reveals and celebrates the life of an exceptional man who left a majestic and lasting legacy to the world.
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