Book Review: Hardhats, Hippies, and Hawks
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Investigating the myth of the pro-war hardhat, author Penny Lewis asks, "Who caused the greatest disruption to the US capacity to fight in Vietnam?” and makes the case that “working people were at the forefront.”
Detroiters March Against Water Shut-Offs
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A thousand Detroiters and supporters marched through downtown to say “Turn On the Water!” The city has been sending shut-off trucks to the houses of those behind on their water bills, turning off the taps at 3,000 houses a week.
Thanks for Letting Me Do the Easy Part
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Jane Slaughter retires today from the Labor Notes staff, although not from Labor Notes.
Sexual Harassment Still ‘Normal’ in Low-Wage Jobs
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Since sexual harassment is about power, not sex, it’s not surprising that low-wage women in lousy jobs get a lot of it.