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Songs as weapons in the fight for dignity

March 21, 2003

Throughout history cultural workers in general, and musicians describing themselves as “protest singers” in particular, have been integral components in the people’s various struggles for justice. Though armies have always marched to the throbbing pulse of...

Mental health: self esteem and the soul

March 21, 2003

Book ReviewRock My Soul: Black People and Self-Esteem, by bell hooks, Atria, N.Y., 2003, 226 pages, $23.00 In her new book, Rock My Soul: Black People and Self-Esteem, bell hooks (she prefers the lower-case lettering) argues...

Russell Brodine, musician and organizer, 1912-2003

March 7, 2003 By Evelina Alarcon

ROSLYN, Wash. – Russell Victor Brodine a musician, union organizer, and longtime member of the Communist Party USA died here Feb. 12. He was 90.

Alvena Seckar, walking the path of artistic activism

March 7, 2003 By Fred Gaboury

“I wish I would have been more active in the movement,” Alvena Seckar said earnestly. My jaw dropped – collectively or, in part, her body of work epitomizes the very meaning of political activism.

The Bush Outrage(s) of the Month list

March 7, 2003 By Fred Gaboury

As part of its campaign to put a four-year limit on George W. Bush’s tenure at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, the AFL-CIO has drawn up what might be called the “Outrage of the Month” list of attacks...