Eric A. Gordon

Eric A. Gordon is the author of a biography of radical American composer Marc Blitzstein, co-author of composer Earl Robinson’s autobiography, and the translator (from Portuguese) of a memoir by Brazilian author Hadasa Cytrynowicz. He holds a doctorate in history from Tulane University. He chaired the Southern California chapter of the National Writers Union, Local 1981 UAW (AFL-CIO) for two terms and is director emeritus of The Workmen's Circle/Arbeter Ring Southern California District. In 2015 he produced “City of the Future,” a CD of Soviet Yiddish songs by Samuel Polonski. He received the Better Lemons "Up Late" Critic Award for 2019, awarded to the most prolific critic.

LATEST ARTICLES BY Eric A. Gordon

Labor

Smithfield’s Farmer John food factory and others hit with COVID-19 in L.A.
June 1, 2020 By Eric A. Gordon
On Memorial Day, the Los Angeles Times reported that 153 Farmer John employees now test positive for COVID-19.
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Culture

‘A Clear Shot’ shows diversity on police forces a good thing
May 28, 2020 By Eric A. Gordon
New feature film shows how ethnic, racial, and gender diversity on a police force often helps to avert worst-case scenarios and turn events in a less lethal direction.
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Culture

The New York City Labor Chorus: Their latest CD in review
May 22, 2020 By Eric A. Gordon
It’s a highly satisfying and recommended listening experience suitable for home or office—and great to take along on road trips once the country starts moving again.
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Politics

GOP takes back a California Congressional seat in special election
May 15, 2020 By Eric A. Gordon
First-time Republican office-seeker Mike Garcia defeated the Democratic hopeful, California Assembly member Christy Smith.
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Culture

‘Anonymous Man’: Astounding new choral CD on home, homelessness and history
May 8, 2020 By Eric A. Gordon
Perhaps the next time we see people living on the street they won’t appear so anonymous.
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Opinion

Consolation and empathy in a time of plague: Some helpful readings
May 6, 2020 By Eric A. Gordon
Grief and sadness are exponentially multiplied by isolation. There is no Consoler in Chief.
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Culture

‘Working Man’ film an important contribution toward understanding today’s American proletariat
May 4, 2020 By Eric A. Gordon
In the course of touring the film festival circuit in advance of its theatrical release, Working Man garnered a number of awards.
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Culture

‘Capital in the Twenty-First Century’: Film popularizes Thomas Piketty’s work
April 30, 2020 By Eric A. Gordon
The latest May Day movie release...playing at a sofa near you.
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