For the last 100ish years, the word "communism" has held negative connotations. Even now, saying you're a Communist will quiet the room fast. In 1930s Detroit, being a Communist wasn't necessarily considered a bad thing, though -- at least not for 60,000 black American autoworkers. Sadly, Michigan government has turned back the hands of time and progress by passing an anti-union"right-to-work" bill. Organizing Ford: Black Detroit Autoworkers, Communism
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Organizing Ford Motor Company: Black Detroit Autoworkers, Communism, Cadillac Square
For the last 100ish years, the word "communism" has held negative connotations. Even now, saying you're a Communist will quiet the room fast. In 1930s Detroit, being a Communist wasn't necessarily considered a bad thing, though -- at least not for 60,000 black American autoworkers. Sadly, Michigan government has turned back the hands of time and progress by passing an anti-union"right-to-work" bill. Organizing Ford: Black Detroit Autoworkers, CommunismVoting Precincts- Churches
Election 2008: Voting in Different Precinct Locations
In the 2008 elections, many voters will cast their vote in a highly unlikely place. Church. Is it wrong? Is this anathema? Is it unconstitutional? A 26 year veteran voter looks at the history of voting places. Is voting in church just different?
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In the 2008 elections, many voters will cast their vote in a highly unlikely place. Church. Is it wrong? Is this anathema? Is it unconstitutional? A 26 year veteran voter looks at the history of voting places. Is voting in church just different?
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