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Today in eco-history: Civilian Conservation Corps created
April 10, 2014The CCC planted nearly three billion trees across the country, constructed more than 800 parks, updated fire fighting methods for forested areas, built dams, and built public roadways.
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 moreToday in eco-history: Wild Kingdom host Jim Fowler born
April 9, 2014Naturalist Jim Fowler was born today. He was part of the groundbreaking wildlife television show called "Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom" from 1963-1988.
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.
Read moreUkraine, U.S., and big bad Putin: Who’s the bully?
April 8, 2014U.S.-Russia relations took a dangerous turn over Ukraine and Crimea. This is a very troubling development. If it continues in the present direction, the result will be damaging on a range of issue,
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