Fast Food Workers Standing Up for Themselves – And For Us

Dennis Raj, South Bay Labor Council Labor's Edge: Views from the California Labor Movement
As the economic realities of the new economy continue to affect thousands of unorganized middle and low-wage workers in America, more and more will walk out, stand up and fight. We’ll be there, to stand in solidarity.

Nickel and Dimed: Working Class Heroes

Ed Rampell Hollywood Progressive
Since the collapse of capitalism in 2008 there has been a rebirth of left-leaning theatre, and Nickel and Dimed is one of this dissident theatrical wave’s finest, most compelling dramas.

Claiming and Teaching the 1963 March on Washington

By Bill Fletcher Zinn Education Project
In reality, the demand for jobs was not a throwaway line designed to get trade union support. Instead it reflected the growing economic crisis affecting black workers.

Deport the Statue

Do you think we should Deport the Statue of Liberty? Click here for YES or here for NO. Legals for the Preservation of American Culture (LPAC) says #takelibertyback and #deportthestatue NOW!

The Story of Gershwin, Harlem and the Blues

Israeli pianist Astrith Baltsan performs Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue, explaining the inspiration of the music in the young Gershwin's fascination with Harlem blues.

Friday Nite Videos -- August 23, 2013

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A New Generation of Civil Rights Fighters. The Story of Gershwin, Harlem and the Blues. Deport the Statue of Liberty. Cracking the Codes: A Trip to the Grocery Store. When Comedy Went to School. Richie Havens at Woodstock (in memoriam).

Richie Havens at Woodstock

Richie Havens was the opening performer at Woodstock in 1969, and this was his first song. Havens died in April this year, and his ashes were scattered at Woodstock this week in a ceremony attended by over 1,000 people.