Peter Dreier

Peter Dreier teaches politics at Occidental College and is author of several books including Baseball Rebels: The Players, People, and Social Movements That Shook Up the Game and Changed America, published in April, 2022.

Studs Terkel

Studs Terkel Made Oral History Studs Terkel Made Oral History

Ten years after his death, Terkel’s voice is still a vivid part of our shared experience.

Oct 29, 2018 / Peter Dreier

Unite Here Strike

Yankees Players Cross the Picket Line in Boston Yankees Players Cross the Picket Line in Boston

Pro baseball players have made millions for themselves by unionizing and standing together. They should support striking hotel workers in their fight for better pay.

Oct 10, 2018 / Peter Dreier and Kelly Candaele

Donald Trump Thumbs

Relax, Donald: After 100 Days, You’ve Already Done So Much Relax, Donald: After 100 Days, You’ve Already Done So Much

President Trump shouldn’t be so defensive about Saturday’s milestone. The list of his accomplishments is long.

Apr 27, 2017 / Peter Dreier

Jamie Dimon testifies before Senate

It Takes Jamie Dimon 3 Hours to Earn What Some of His Employees Do All Year It Takes Jamie Dimon 3 Hours to Earn What Some of His Employees Do All Year

So much for the JPMorgan Chase CEO’s being a working-class hero.

Jul 15, 2016 / Peter Dreier and Donald Cohen

Steven Mnuchin

The Worst of Wall Street: Meet Donald Trump’s Finance Chairman The Worst of Wall Street: Meet Donald Trump’s Finance Chairman

Will Trump’s supporters notice the greedy excesses of a top campaign hire?

May 10, 2016 / Peter Dreier

What Kind of Mayor Was Bernie Sanders?

What Kind of Mayor Was Bernie Sanders? What Kind of Mayor Was Bernie Sanders?

In his eight years as mayor of Burlington, Vermont, Bernie Sanders revitalized the economy and solidified support for progressive municipal policies.

Jun 2, 2015 / Peter Dreier and Pierre Clavel

Remembering Guy Carawan: The Man Who Popularized ‘We Shall Overcome’

Remembering Guy Carawan: The Man Who Popularized ‘We Shall Overcome’ Remembering Guy Carawan: The Man Who Popularized ‘We Shall Overcome’

Guy Carawan's music had a message and his songs became the unofficial anthems of the Civil Rights movement.

May 7, 2015 / Peter Dreier

Why Is Jay Leno Flacking for the Gun Lobby?

Why Is Jay Leno Flacking for the Gun Lobby? Why Is Jay Leno Flacking for the Gun Lobby?

Violence-prevention groups are urging the comedian to cancel an appearance at an upcoming industry trade show.

Nov 20, 2014 / Peter Dreier

How UC–Santa Barbara Can Turn Grief Into Action: Divest From Gun Manufacturers

How UC–Santa Barbara Can Turn Grief Into Action: Divest From Gun Manufacturers How UC–Santa Barbara Can Turn Grief Into Action: Divest From Gun Manufacturers

Our communities are bearing the brunt of gun violence while corporate executives reap the financial rewards.

May 27, 2014 / Peter Dreier and Jennifer Fiore

Pete Seeger Brought the World Together

Pete Seeger Brought the World Together Pete Seeger Brought the World Together

Pete’s fingers can strum no longer, but, thanks to him, people around the world can have many “singing tomorrows.”

Jan 28, 2014 / Books & the Arts / Peter Dreier

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