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January 17, 2018

John Edgar Wideman's "Writing to Save a Life"

Charles R. Larson CounterPunch

Wideman's mixed-genre work examines the lives and legacies of the young Till, his father, Louis Till, and what they can tell us about racism and about families.

January 17, 2018

Fast-Food Workers Claim Victory in a New York Labor Effort

Steven Greenhouse The New York Times

Fast Food Justice planned to announce on Wednesday that 1,200 New York fast-food workers have signed pledges to contribute $13.50 a month to the organization.