history

James and Esther Jackson and the long civil rights revolution

January 28, 2010 By Jarvis Tyner

A celebration this week recognized the contribution of the Jacksons and the Communist Party in the struggle for African American freedom, and welcomed the new book "Red Activists and Black Freedom."

The Communist Party and the press: A glimpse at nine decades

January 26, 2010 By Tony Pecinovsky

Over 90 years, the Communist Party USA has been a pioneer in using reporting and media to get its message out and build mass movements.

The United States owes Haiti a big debt

January 15, 2010 By Emile Schepers

Yesterday the Obama administration announced $100 million in financial aid for earthquake stricken Haiti. Good step, more is needed.

Wisconsin set to teach labor history

November 4, 2009 By Joel Wendland-Liu

Shouldn't it be natural for public schools to put front and center labor history?

Fidel & Che: An interview with the author

November 2, 2009 By Dennis Laumann

It lasted a mere 12 years, but the relationship between Fidel Castro and Ernesto "Che" Guevara changed the course of Cuba's history and continues to intrigue us today.