Books
Today in labor history: Steinbeck wins Pulitzer for “The Grapes of Wrath”
May 6, 2014The book combines simple, plainspoken language and compelling plot with rich description, one of Steinbeck's most effective works of social commentary.
Read more“Roberta’s Fire”: Homophobia, hate, redemption in a Texas town
May 5, 2014I had some mind-traveling to do in reading "Roberta's Fire," by Texas songwriter-singer-journalist Kelly Sinclair.
Read moreWhy the U.S. does what it does in Ukraine
April 17, 2014If you want to understand why our government is so worked up about Ukraine, a good place to start is with U.S. actions in Yugoslavia some 25 years ago.
Read more“Shoeleather History” brings rambunctious New England Wobblies to life
April 10, 2014Generally speaking, grassroots labor movements, the Wobblies in particular, don't receive histories on a state-by-state basis.
Read moreBook review: “Bohemians”
April 9, 2014Bohemians would appear to be the book Paul Buhle has been waiting to introduce his entire lengthy career as a writer and editor.
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