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The socialist origins of Labor Day

The socialist origins of Labor Day

Capitalist media have often sought to play Labor Day against May Day. Yet, Labor Day also has socialist origins.

BY: Norman Markowitz| September 7, 2026
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Book talk: Class Struggle: A Political and Philosophical History (Marx, Engels, and Marxisms)

Book talk: Class Struggle: A Political and Philosophical History (Marx, Engels, and Marxisms)

An exploration and discussion of Domenico Losurdo's "Class Struggle: A Political and Philosophical History"

Strangers in the Land: the Chinese in America

Strangers in the Land: the Chinese in America

Michael Luo’s Strangers in the Land is an excellent starting point for the study of the Chinese experiences in the United States.

BY: Joel Wendland-Liu| July 9, 2026
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Peter Cacchione: New York City communist

Peter Cacchione: New York City communist

Cacchione outlined a distinctive approach to political speaking and organizing, one that saw political interchange as a moment to embody democratic ideals.

BY: Norman Markowitz| July 9, 2026
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Yankee Radical: Emily Pierson, Suffrage, and Socialism

Yankee Radical: Emily Pierson, Suffrage, and Socialism

A review of Richard Lenzi’s biography of Emily Pierson, Connecticut suffragist, socialist, and CPUSA activist whose life bridged two centuries of radical struggle.

BY: Norman Markowitz| June 23, 2026
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