Culture
Rage rocker Morello: “This is a union town” (with video)
May 6, 2011Tom Morello's solo act saw his return to political activism through music after a year of playing with apolitical rock band Audioslave.
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Song and struggle: “Hold the Fort”
May 5, 2011With its pro-union and military themes and its emphasis on solidarity, the song reflected the experience of the embattled working class.
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Song and struggle: “The Internationale”
April 29, 2011This is the first installment of what is intended to be a series on the rich left-wing musical tradition.
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“The Temperamentals” strikes a blow for the sexual revolution
April 27, 2011The Temperamentals is part of a significant emerging trend in contemporary American theater.
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“My Perestroika”: Russians cope with capitalism in fascinating documentary
April 19, 2011Few films released in the West have shown how the transition from socialism has affected Russians and other Eastern Europeans.
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