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Joe Hill, a Swedish-American labor activist and songwriter, was a key figure in the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) and became a martyr for labor rights. Arrested in 1914 for murder, his conviction sparked wide protests. Executed in 1915, his songs and legacy inspire ongoing labor activism and cultural expression.
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Frederick Douglass, born into slavery in Maryland, escaped in 1838 and became a prominent abolitionist. He authored influential autobiographies, advocated for women’s rights, and supported Reconstruction efforts. Recognized for his eloquent speeches and writings, Douglass’s legacy endures in civil rights movements, emphasizing racial, gender, and economic justice. He died in 1895.
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Howard Zinn’s A People’s History of the United States presents a counter-narrative to traditional historical accounts, emphasizing the voices of marginalized groups as the true protagonists. Through a Marxist lens, Zinn critiques established ideologies and advocates for historical consciousness, framing history as an arena of ongoing class struggle and resistance.
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Fred Hampton was a pivotal leader of the Black Panther Party, advocating for Black liberation and anti-capitalist solidarity. His assassination at 21 by the U.S. government highlighted the threat he posed to systemic injustice. Hampton’s legacy inspires contemporary movements, emphasizing grassroots organizing and cross-racial coalition building against oppression.
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This essay explores contemporary Marxist theory and its analytical framework on social class, power, and inequality in the U.S. It delves into class structures, reproduction, state power, global capitalism, and precarity, demonstrating how ideology sustains the class hierarchy. It highlights historical shifts since WWII, emphasizing the evolving dynamics of economic disparities and the persistent influence…
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Lucy Parsons (circa 1851 – 1942) was a notable American anarchist and labor activist known for her advocacy of workers’ rights and social justice. Her life was marked by her interracial marriage, involvement in the anarchist movement, and public support for labor rights. Parsons’ legacy continues to inspire modern social justice movements.
Letters from Tomis 