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75Indentured Servitude: Origins of US Labor Conflict
The struggle between laborers and employers is often viewed as contrary to the American identity, yet the foundation for the United States was built upon the use of indentured servants and slaves by the upper classes of society. Industrialization did not bring about an oppressed working class. The standard practice of ownership through wages had long been established before the development of the time clock or the assembly line.
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76We Need the Wobblies Now More Than Ever!
A history of the Industrial Workers of the World, commonly known as "Wobblies," and discussion of current economic issues surrounding the UAW, Teamsters, and other labor unions; in light of the proposed bailout plans.
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56Review of History on the Web - May, 2008
Reviews of history sites and blogs across the web for the month of May.
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68Heroine of the Month (August): Mary Harris, the Original "Mother Jones"
According to Mary Harris herself, she was born on May 1, 1830. But according to other records, she was born on August 1, 1837. What is certain is that she a pivotal figure in building the modern U.S. labor movement.
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49The only answer ... not to play this game!
In the movie, "War Games" the super computer, Whopper finally came to the conclusion that the only way to win ... was not to play the game, Wish it were so simple! The American people should learn from...
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62History Nexus
History Nexus – Enjoying History on the Net. History is the subject that many of us have an interest in. Of course, you don't necessarily have to be an academic to be a fan of history; many of us take...
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