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

Politics

Sanders won California, but there were also major down-ballot developments
March 6, 2020 By Eric A. Gordon
The presidential race wasn't the only show in town on Super Tuesday.
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Culture

‘Requiem: This Earth, Our Home’: A high school chorus tackles climate change
March 3, 2020 By Eric A. Gordon
An imposing mass of 85 students from the Van Nuys High School choirs, ranging from freshmen to seniors, sang with a 17-piece orchestra, all but two of them student musicians. Fourteen students had solo parts singing...
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Culture

‘The Whistlers,’ a Romanian crime drama featuring, uh, whistling
February 27, 2020 By Eric A. Gordon
La Gomera is the Romanian title for the new, fast-moving film named after one of the Canary Islands, where an unusual whistling language, unique in the world, is practiced.
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Politics

‘Unelectable’ Bernie Sanders scores overwhelming win in Nevada caucuses
February 24, 2020 By Eric A. Gordon
Strong support among Latinos, workers, and youth propels him to bigger-than-expected victory.
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Culture

‘Human Interest Story,’ playwright Stephen Sachs’s righteous rage against corporate heartlessness
February 24, 2020 By Eric A. Gordon
It’s truly amazing what magic can materialize on such a small, sparsely furnished stage, but the Fountain manages to do it every time.
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U.S.

Nevada: Democratic primary intensifies the debate over class divisions in America
February 19, 2020 By Eric A. Gordon
Enthusiasm over this election is mounting, and the eyes of the nation are on this small Western state which will allocate only 36 delegates to the Democratic National Convention.
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Culture

‘Naked Revolution: A Socialist Realist Opera’ is a Dadaistic immigrant dream farce
February 14, 2020 By Eric A. Gordon
Politically, I imagine there is on the artists’ part some lingering fondness for the ideals of Soviet culture they grew up with, if not always for the practice they experienced daily in the early years of...
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Politics

Nevada’s higher union density and racial diversity will shape caucus outcome
February 13, 2020 By Eric A. Gordon
Nevada shows some disagreements within the progressive camp, but everyone's on board to make sure Trump is a one-term president.
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