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Mother Jones
A woman passionate about the correcting the injustices against the poor and those who were treated unfairly by big business owners.
mother jones • labor movement • child labor • the most dangerous woman in america • elliot gorn
A woman passionate about the correcting the injustices against the poor and those who were treated unfairly by big business owners.
mother jones • labor movement • child labor • the most dangerous woman in america • elliot gorn
FACES: The grandmother of all agitator - Mary "Mother" Jones
A look at the woman once called "the most dangerous woman in America"
mary harris • mother jones • labor unions • most dangerous woman in america • united mine workers
A look at the woman once called "the most dangerous woman in America"
mary harris • mother jones • labor unions • most dangerous woman in america • united mine workers
Mother Jones Biography
Biography of Mother Jones (nee Mary Harris), iconic American labor activist and organizer whom the Senate declared "the most dangerous woman in America".
mother jones biography • american history • american labor activist • famous irish americans • labor organizer mining railroads
Biography of Mother Jones (nee Mary Harris), iconic American labor activist and organizer whom the Senate declared "the most dangerous woman in America".
mother jones biography • american history • american labor activist • famous irish americans • labor organizer mining railroads
Mother Jones: The "Miners' Angel" - Part I
The first half of a brief sketch of labor activist Mary Harris "Mother" Jones.
mother jones • mary harris jones • knights of labor • wobblies • iww
The first half of a brief sketch of labor activist Mary Harris "Mother" Jones.
mother jones • mary harris jones • knights of labor • wobblies • iww
Mother Jones: The "Miners' Angel" - Part II
This installment concludes the brief biography of Mary Harris "Mother" Jones, begun in the February 12 issue.
This installment concludes the brief biography of Mary Harris "Mother" Jones, begun in the February 12 issue.
Liberal opinion on the Web
A sampling of opinion sites on the left.
liberals • left • opinion • web sites • websites
A sampling of opinion sites on the left.
liberals • left • opinion • web sites • websites
Agnes Burns Wieck: A Leader of Joan of Arcs -- Part II
This is the second part of an article about labor organizer Agnes Burns Wieck
wieck • united mine workers of america • umwa • progressive miners association • john l. lewis
This is the second part of an article about labor organizer Agnes Burns Wieck
wieck • united mine workers of america • umwa • progressive miners association • john l. lewis
Massacre at Ludlow: Prelude
This article describes conditions and events in the southern Colorado coal fields during the early twentieth century. What occured then led to the brutal massacre at Ludlow where men, women, and children alike were systematically butchered and burned by law enforcement officers and militiiamen.
ludlow • colorado fuel and iron company • john d. rockefeller • sr. • john d. rockerfeller
This article describes conditions and events in the southern Colorado coal fields during the early twentieth century. What occured then led to the brutal massacre at Ludlow where men, women, and children alike were systematically butchered and burned by law enforcement officers and militiiamen.
ludlow • colorado fuel and iron company • john d. rockefeller • sr. • john d. rockerfeller
Three Female Hymn Composers
For centuries hymn writing and composing was a man's profession.These three women made it their task to not only write the words but compose the music to their hymns.
clara fiske scott • ruth caye jones • leila naylor morris • hymn composers • hymn writers
For centuries hymn writing and composing was a man's profession.These three women made it their task to not only write the words but compose the music to their hymns.
clara fiske scott • ruth caye jones • leila naylor morris • hymn composers • hymn writers
Agnes Burns Wieck: A Leader of Joan of Arcs -- Part I
Part I or a two-part article about Frances Burns Wieck, a feminist, socialist, labor organizer, and writer who was active during the first part of the twentieth century.
frances burns wieck • eugene debs • progressive miners association • united mine workers of america • women's trade union league
Part I or a two-part article about Frances Burns Wieck, a feminist, socialist, labor organizer, and writer who was active during the first part of the twentieth century.
frances burns wieck • eugene debs • progressive miners association • united mine workers of america • women's trade union league
No time today for propaganda
A fine selection of news and opinion sources, the mainstream media chooses to ignore.
news • opinion • press freedom • democracy
A fine selection of news and opinion sources, the mainstream media chooses to ignore.
news • opinion • press freedom • democracy
Rollback America: Wal-Mart Undermines Workers' Rights
An indictment of Wal-Mart's efforts to undermine unionizing efforts and reduce the standard of living of its employees in the name of "selling for less."
wal-mart • walmart • wal-mart union-busting • wal-mart lawsuits • unions
An indictment of Wal-Mart's efforts to undermine unionizing efforts and reduce the standard of living of its employees in the name of "selling for less."
wal-mart • walmart • wal-mart union-busting • wal-mart lawsuits • unions
Alternatives to "the Alternatives"
Some links to "alternative" to the "alternative" media for those of you who want a "third opinion" so to speak.
media issues • media • alternative media • no-wing media
Some links to "alternative" to the "alternative" media for those of you who want a "third opinion" so to speak.
media issues • media • alternative media • no-wing media
Children's Lit Awards
Literary awards presented to children's authors and illustrators
awards children's literature children's books h
Literary awards presented to children's authors and illustrators
awards children's literature children's books h
'Free Speech' at CBS, and more
Is "snipers wanted" across Dubya Bush's face free speech? I think not! And more.
media • media issues • george w. bush • cbs • "snipers wanted" ad
Is "snipers wanted" across Dubya Bush's face free speech? I think not! And more.
media • media issues • george w. bush • cbs • "snipers wanted" ad
Apocalyptic Visions of Future
Some people are looking forward to a massive economic collapse that they think will bring about an improved society.
collapsitarians • social disintegration • economic failure • james howard kunstler • apocalyptic visions
Some people are looking forward to a massive economic collapse that they think will bring about an improved society.
collapsitarians • social disintegration • economic failure • james howard kunstler • apocalyptic visions
Caribbean Monk Seal Extinct
The Caribbean monk seal was the first seal gone extinct from human causes. Can ecotourism help its cousin, the Hawaiian Monk Seal, avoid the same fate?
hawaiian monk seals • caribbean monk seals • ecotourism • endangered species • legislated protection
The Caribbean monk seal was the first seal gone extinct from human causes. Can ecotourism help its cousin, the Hawaiian Monk Seal, avoid the same fate?
hawaiian monk seals • caribbean monk seals • ecotourism • endangered species • legislated protection
Corporate Psychopaths
Unable to experience remorse or empathy, some corporate executives can't understand public anger over their compensation and behaviour.
corporate psychopaths • characteristics of psychopaths • corporate misbehaviour • exploding ford pinto • psychopathic ceos
Unable to experience remorse or empathy, some corporate executives can't understand public anger over their compensation and behaviour.
corporate psychopaths • characteristics of psychopaths • corporate misbehaviour • exploding ford pinto • psychopathic ceos
In the Midst of Terror She Went out to Her Work -- Part I
This article describes the cold-blooded murder of union organizer Fannie Sellins.
united mine workers of america • william z. foster • philip murray • allegheny valley
This article describes the cold-blooded murder of union organizer Fannie Sellins.
united mine workers of america • william z. foster • philip murray • allegheny valley
Obama Wins Globe Endorsement
The nation watched as states vied for position during the primaries. Now a new rivalry is brewing between newspapers in the northeast and midwest.
presidential candidates • newspaper endorsements • senator obama • hillary clinton • des moines register
The nation watched as states vied for position during the primaries. Now a new rivalry is brewing between newspapers in the northeast and midwest.
presidential candidates • newspaper endorsements • senator obama • hillary clinton • des moines register
The 1912 Lawrence Strike United Workers
Bringing together thousands of mill workers in the common cause of higher wages and shorter work hours, the Lawrence strike was unique by involving many nationalities.
1912 lawrence textile strike • american woolen company strike of 1912 • international workers of the world and the lawrenc • joseph ettor leads the lawrence strike • big bill haywood and the 1912 lawrence strike
Bringing together thousands of mill workers in the common cause of higher wages and shorter work hours, the Lawrence strike was unique by involving many nationalities.
1912 lawrence textile strike • american woolen company strike of 1912 • international workers of the world and the lawrenc • joseph ettor leads the lawrence strike • big bill haywood and the 1912 lawrence strike
Well-traveled tomatoes?
Why does the dish you make at home fail when compared to the same dish you had on vacation? It’s more than fond memories of a lovely trip. Local fresh produce is the key.
farmer's markets • fresh produce • organic • local • asparagus
Why does the dish you make at home fail when compared to the same dish you had on vacation? It’s more than fond memories of a lovely trip. Local fresh produce is the key.
farmer's markets • fresh produce • organic • local • asparagus
Connie Mack Biography
Biography of Connie Mack, a Hall of Fame baseball legend and record-breaking manager of the Philadelphia Athletics for 50 years
connie mack biography • philadelphia a's • connie mack baseball • baseball hall of fame • famous irish americans
Biography of Connie Mack, a Hall of Fame baseball legend and record-breaking manager of the Philadelphia Athletics for 50 years
connie mack biography • philadelphia a's • connie mack baseball • baseball hall of fame • famous irish americans
Eugene V. Debs Champion of Women's Equality
Five-time presidential candidate Eugene V. Debs argued passionately for socialism and labor reform but proved to be a progressive champion for women's rights as well.
debs • eugene v debs • socialism • women’s rights • women’s movement
Five-time presidential candidate Eugene V. Debs argued passionately for socialism and labor reform but proved to be a progressive champion for women's rights as well.
debs • eugene v debs • socialism • women’s rights • women’s movement
Gene Tunney Biography
Biography of Gene Tunney, world heavyweight boxing champion known as "The Fighting Marine".
gene tunney biography • tunney dempsey fight • dempsey famous fights • gene tunney heavyweight champion boxer • the fighting marine
Biography of Gene Tunney, world heavyweight boxing champion known as "The Fighting Marine".
gene tunney biography • tunney dempsey fight • dempsey famous fights • gene tunney heavyweight champion boxer • the fighting marine
Getting Truth from Media
Some basic rules for discovering whether or not the media is lying to you are discussed.
media • media issues • truth • propaganda • lies
Some basic rules for discovering whether or not the media is lying to you are discussed.
media • media issues • truth • propaganda • lies
How can the consumer hold biased media accountable?
When you suspect media bias, here are some tips to cope with it.
media issues • media bias • truth in media • media criticism
When you suspect media bias, here are some tips to cope with it.
media issues • media bias • truth in media • media criticism
Internet Censorship Today
Internet censorship is a more common practice than may be assumed; but, does censoring the internet do more harm than good?
internet censorship • blocking websites • censoring internet • anti-censorship • internet content filter
Internet censorship is a more common practice than may be assumed; but, does censoring the internet do more harm than good?
internet censorship • blocking websites • censoring internet • anti-censorship • internet content filter
Nicole Hollander, Creator of Sylvia
Cat lovers have taken a fancy to cartoonist Nicole Hollander’s comic strip, Sylvia. The comic strip lead is an outspoken and blunt feminist character and the friend of two very popular cartoon cats. Sylvia has appeared in the comics pages, sharing laughter and commiserating over the issues of the day, since 1979.
nicole hollander • sylvia • cats • tribune media services • feminist
Cat lovers have taken a fancy to cartoonist Nicole Hollander’s comic strip, Sylvia. The comic strip lead is an outspoken and blunt feminist character and the friend of two very popular cartoon cats. Sylvia has appeared in the comics pages, sharing laughter and commiserating over the issues of the day, since 1979.
nicole hollander • sylvia • cats • tribune media services • feminist
The Case Against Pine Plantations
Clear-cutting of natural forests to replace them with pine plantations isn't ecologically sound. The speed at which such plantations are being created is something to be concerned about.
clear-cutting • deforestation • pine plantations • monoculture
Clear-cutting of natural forests to replace them with pine plantations isn't ecologically sound. The speed at which such plantations are being created is something to be concerned about.
clear-cutting • deforestation • pine plantations • monoculture
Urban Feminist Mural by Weissman & Braun-Reinitz
Artmakers Inc. rallied together a group of artists to create a mural in honor of the female activists who changed civil, voting, reproductive, health, and racial rights.
feminism • art • brooklyn • community • history
Artmakers Inc. rallied together a group of artists to create a mural in honor of the female activists who changed civil, voting, reproductive, health, and racial rights.
feminism • art • brooklyn • community • history
Women's Sexuality (Part 5)
The final part in a series about women and sex. This article looks into the changing world of women's sexuality
sexuality • women
The final part in a series about women and sex. This article looks into the changing world of women's sexuality
sexuality • women
Walt Disney Biography
Biography of Walt Disney, animation pioneer, iconic entertainment empresario, theme park builder, movie producer and chief Imagineer® of the future
walt disney biography • american history • disneyland • disney world • happiest place on earth
Biography of Walt Disney, animation pioneer, iconic entertainment empresario, theme park builder, movie producer and chief Imagineer® of the future
walt disney biography • american history • disneyland • disney world • happiest place on earth
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