Content about Howard Zinn

March 23, 2011

Charles Dickens and His Influence On Social Activists

Many radicals and social activists have been influenced by the books of Charles Dickens for his sympathy for the poor and for his critique of the British capitalist system.

March 1, 2011

Monday Mail: People's history, Muslim hearings, and John Boehner

Travel to sites of protest, Americans' views on next week's King hearings on Muslims, and Speaker of the House John Boehner's justification for cutting off benefits to poor children are part of the Monday Mail, which happens on Tuesday this week.

OK, so I'm fibbing – Monday Mail comes on Tuesday this week. Life happens; deal with it.

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In light of the ongoing demonstrations in Wisconsin and elsewhere on behalf of workers' rights – something that The Progressive Christian thoroughly endorses – here's an interesting piece from, of all places, the Trazzler travel site: a slideshow highlighting places of protest around the world where "people's history" – a phrase coined by the late scholar Howard Zinn -- occurred.

January 24, 2011

Appreciating Howard Zinn

Just over two years ago, I read my first Howard Zinn book. The book was A People's History of the United States and it taught me a lot about the struggles of Native Americans, African Americans, women, war resisters and workers to overcome prejudice and fight for their rights in this country.

January 24, 2011

Appreciating Howard Zinn

Just over two years ago, I read my first Howard Zinn book. The book was A People's History of the United States and it taught me a lot about the struggles of Native Americans, African Americans, women, war resisters and workers to overcome prejudice and fight for their rights in this country.