music
Today in labor history: first edition of IWW Little Red Songbook
August 19, 2015The book is a compilation of tunes, hymns, and songs to help build morale, promote solidarity, and lift the bleak spirits of the working class.
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A world of contradictions
August 17, 2015Germany has suffered under a heat wave and damaging drought. Now thunderstorms are predicted. Can any parallels be drawn?
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Today in history: Uncle Ruthie Buell born 85 years ago, still performing
August 7, 2015Tomorrow, Aug. 8, marks the 85th birthday of an extraordinary performing artist who is still very much among us and active.
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Today in history: Jazz artist Ramsey Lewis premieres new concerto at 80
August 6, 2015Ramsey Lewis, iconic leader in the contemporary jazz movement for 60 years, was born on May 27, 1935.
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Indigenous News: white privilege, A Tribe Called Red, mining protests
July 31, 2015The death of Sarah Bland has the nation abuzz about police brutality, but a lesser known story regarding a Lakota woman is also worthy of our attention.
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