Eric A. Gordon

Eric A. Gordon, People’s World Cultural Editor, wrote a biography of radical American composer Marc Blitzstein and co-authored composer Earl Robinson’s autobiography. He has received numerous awards for his People's World writing from the International Labor Communications Association. He has translated all nine books of fiction by Manuel Tiago (pseudonym for Álvaro Cunhal) from Portuguese, available from International Publishers NY.

LATEST ARTICLES BY Eric A. Gordon

Labor

Today in labor history: Harvey Milk elected to office
November 3, 2014 By Eric A. Gordon
On this day in 1977 Harvey Milk was elected to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. He was the first openly gay person elected to public office in California.
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Arts

Freedom of the press? “Kill the Messenger” in review
October 27, 2014 By Eric A. Gordon And Dale Greenfield
Kill the Messenger raises daunting questions about the role of the press in society. This passion play is a piece of our nation's recent and ongoing history.
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Labor

Farm workers: One, two, three grapes, you’re out!
October 24, 2014 By Eric A. Gordon
Harassment, abuse, and wage theft is going on in the fields of California's Central Valley by one of the nation's largest fruit growers, Gerawan.
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Arts

In “The Decent One,” Heinrich Himmler: Dedicated family man
October 20, 2014 By Eric A. Gordon
This haunting film, now in theaters, recently won the best documentary award at the Jerusalem Film Festival.
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Arts

Inspiring new ways in opera: A South African “Magic Flute”
October 10, 2014 By Eric A. Gordon
Warning: This may be the only way you'll ever want to hear Mozart again!
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Arts

Trust and obey: “Choir Boy”
October 6, 2014 By Eric A. Gordon
Residents of Greater Los Angeles are lucky to have the West Coast premiere of Tarell Alvin McCraney's play "Choir Boy" currently running at the Geffen Playhouse.
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U.S.

Kucinich appeal to vote your conscience ignores the big picture
September 30, 2014 By Eric A. Gordon
Kucinich represents ultra-left "idealism" that leads us into blind alleys. In that regard he's no different from right-wing voters who go to the polls obsessing over one thing.
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Labor

If you’re not seated at the table you’re on the menu!
September 30, 2014 By Eric A. Gordon
Forty-five percent of Californians in polls have answered that unions do more harm than good. Where do they receive this idea, and how do we change the narrative?
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