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
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
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
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
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?
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’
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?
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
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’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