The nonviolent foundation of history’s most radical union. Union organizer Matilda Rabinowitz took to the stage in 1913 to address … More
Tag: IWW
Children of the Original Wobblies
Connecticut produced plenty of courageous members of the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW). Some of their children and grandchildren are still around, and they have good memories. As Utah Philips said, a long memory is a dangerous weapon…
Red Emma
One of the most dangerous women in America spoke in Hartford on February 12, 1913. “Red Emma” Goldman talked about … More
Hobo Life
On the Big Rock Candy Mountain /All the cops have wooden legs/ The bulldogs all have rubber teeth/ And the hens … More
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