A desire to change the world: Author Gary Murrell on Herbert Aptheker
During the height of the "Red Scare," Aptheker was considered by FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover as the "most dangerous communist in the United States."
Radical plots in our comics? Marvel goes there
Marvel Comics has often used its fictional universe as an allegory for real-life politics.
Singing for change: Soundtrack of a movement
There is a soundtrack to the rising movement for social change.
This week in history: Jack London, writer, socialist, is born
Jack London, novelist and passionate advocate of labor unions, socialism, and the rights of workers, was born 140 years ago.
Is Star Wars Episode VII anti-white?
It would appear that there are some who are not very happy with Abrams wanting to increase the people of color as leads in the Science Fiction odyssey.
More than a review: The importance of "Jimmie Higgins" work underlined
"He was not one of the speakers, of course - he would have been terrified at the idea of making a speech; but he was one of those whose labor made the speaking possible."
“Jimmy’s Hall”: Ken Loach’s Irish working class heroes
"Jimmy's Hall" is about Jimmy Gralton, the only Irishman deported as an illegal alien from Ireland, the land of his birth, without so much as a trial!
"Death in the Congo" highlights obscure subject: African liberation
"Death in the Congo" is an important book because it fills a void, but it could have illuminated more.
Colleen McCullough, 77: obit insults author, draws outrage
The shockingly sexist obituary drew a collective groan of disgust, and readers, fans, and activists alike took to Twitter to defend the memory of the celebrated author.
Kartemquin Films announces two world premieres
Chicago's documentary powerhouse, Kartemquin Films announced that two of their films will hold world premiere screenings in October.
