65 years ago, 'Harvest of Shame' exposed poverty for the first time with Glades farmworkers
This year marks the 65th anniversary of the groundbreaking CBS documentary by veteran journalist Edward R. Murrow, "Harvest of Shame," which depicted wretched conditions for migrant farmworkers in the ...
El Paso's Sin Frontera wins settlement with Department of Labor to protect farmworkers
El Paso nonprofit Sin Fronteras Organizing Project secured a major legal victory over the U.S. Department of Labor to protect farmworkers' rights.
Rise of US Steel paralleled the arrival of the United States on the world stage
With roots dating to the late 19th century, Pittsburgh-based U.S. Steel has produced the materials used for everything from the nation's bridges and skyscrapers to its tanks and battleships.
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Time Machine: 50 years ago, Vail employees reject unionization
Jan. 6, 1995 The town of Vail was considering canceling a World Cup mountain bike race scheduled for the upcoming summer because citizens’ downhill portion of the event was worrisome to ...
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U.S. History
Harriet Bell Hayden is believed to have helped hundreds of people fleeing slavery from her Beacon Hill residence You’ve got questions. We’ve got experts The third president knew that the whims ...