Norman Markowitz

Norman Markowitz is a Professor of History. He writes and teaches from a Marxist perspective, and has written many articles on a variety of topics, including biographical entries on Jimmy Hoffa, Julius and Ethel Rosenberg, the civil rights movement, 1930-1953, and poor peoples movements in U.S. history.

LATEST ARTICLES BY Norman Markowitz

Opinion

Reza Aslan, FOX News, and Islamophobia
August 1, 2013 By Norman Markowitz
I thought of Sartre's "Anti-Semite and Jew" when I heard about the recent FOX News television interview with Reza Aslan.
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U.S.

Across generations: Nation’s students continue progressive fight
July 29, 2013 By Norman Markowitz
The United States Student Association held its 66th annual National Student Congress at the Hotel Heldrich July 19-24.
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Arts

“The Abolitionists”: must-see TV
January 16, 2013 By Norman Markowitz
"The Abolitionists" should be seen by as many viewers as possible and shown widely in public schools.
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Opinion

Eric Hobsbawm, great Marxist historian who kept his cool
October 3, 2012 By Norman Markowitz
I was saddened to hear of the death of Eric Hobsbawm, one of the great Marxist historians writing in the English language of my lifetime.
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Opinion

Michael Nash’s work lives on: historian, archivist, teacher-activist
August 1, 2012 By Norman Markowitz
He was a a close friend of mine for four decades, so it is with some sadness that I write this remembrance of his life and work.
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Opinion

Living history in “Anne Braden: Southern Patriot”
July 25, 2012 By Norman Markowitz
I thought I knew about legendary civil rights activists Carl and Anne Braden before I saw this documentary. I was very wrong.
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U.S.

Did Dharun Ravi verdict bring justice for Tyler Clementi?
May 24, 2012 By Norman Markowitz
Tyler Clementi, a freshman at Rutgers University, where I have taught for 41 years, committed suicide.
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Opinion

The new assault on affirmative action
March 15, 2012 By Norman Markowitz
Readers may be unaware that Communist trade unionists were pioneers in developing practical programs to integrate minorities and women into employment.
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