working class
St. Louis single mom swept into office on winds of change
April 14, 2015"We ran a positive campaign. We kept it focused on the issues and the residents of Ward 20 responded. Democracy is the real winner in this campaign."
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Coming in October: North American Labor History Conference
September 19, 2014Started in 1979, Detroit's annual Labor History Conference has continuously brought pressing issues faced by the worldwide working class to the front of academic scholarship.
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Poem: “More Than a Black Cat Bone”
September 8, 2014"Takes a whole lot more than a black cat bone or a buncha noisy kids or a blogger all alone. Takes strong-headed people all together like stone."
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Reflections on the Communist Party convention
July 10, 2014Recently the CPUSA held its 30th National Convention in Chicago. It was an impressive event showcasing the party's depth of work throughout the movements for justice.
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Working class roots are a precious legacy
May 28, 2014I am not descended from bankers, Wall Street moguls, or CEOs of Fortune 500 companies. I sit here in my college café and whisper words of gratitude for my distinct heritage.
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