Howard Zinn

"Great Man" Theory? History Is Driven by the Little Guy

Viggo Mortensen | Posted 12.11.2009 | Entertainment

Read More: Anthony Arnove, History Channel, The People Speak, Howard Zinn, Viggo Mortensen, Entertainment News
Viggo Mortensen

When looked at from below, rather than from the "great man" perspective, history shows that whenever change has happened, it has been through protest, dissent, and defiance from ordinary people who are struggling.

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The People Speak: When Television Makes History

Dave Zirin | Posted 12.09.2009 | Media

Read More: John Legend, Josh Brolin, Right Wing Media, Matt Damon, The People Speak, Marisa Tomei, Howard Zinn, Barack Obama, Media News
Dave Zirin

The People Speak is more than just must-see-TV. It is nothing less than the life's work of Howard Zinn brought to life by some of the most talented actors, musicians, and poets in the country.

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Expect to Hear Much More from Allison Moorer

Michael Bialas | Posted 11.05.2009 | Home

Read More: Steve Earle, Cd, Matt Damon, Bob Dylan, New York City, John Hiatt, Country, Nashville, Emmylou Harris, Howard Zinn, Lyle Lovett, Folk, Allison Moorer, History Channel, Bruce Springsteen, Cayamo, Home News
Michael Bialas

Allison Moorer has signed a deal with Ryko Records and will be releasing Crows, her seventh studio album, on February 9, 2010, almost two years after Mockingbird, her most recent release.

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Life, Liberty and the Right to Be Sick

Margo Hammond and Ellen Heltzel | Posted 07.11.2009 | Politics

Read More: Rep. Tammy Baldwin, Sen. George McGovern, Health Care, Howard Zinn, Jim Hightower, Barbara Ehrereich, The Progressive, Robert La Folette, Robert Redford, Sen. Russ Feingold, Cindy Sheehan, Bismarck, Health, Politics News
Margo Hammond and Ellen Heltzel

Scandlen argues that "Americans are not required to buy food, clothing or shelter. Why must they buy health insurance?"

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Rx For The Soul: 10 Ways To Nurture Soulful Living

Dr. Judith Rich | Posted 06.27.2009 | Living

Read More: Soul Process, Journal Writing, Howard Zinn, Kahlil Gibran the Prophet, Rx for the Soul, Living News, The Inner Life, The Spiritual Life, Soul, Living News
Dr. Judith Rich

"Whatever satisfies the soul is truth." --Walt Whitman My new blog/ web site, Rx For The Soul, launches today at www.judithr...

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Obama's 100 Days: Bursting the Bubble

Dave Zirin | Posted 05.25.2009 | Politics

Read More: Colbert, Obama, Howard Zinn, 100 Days, Politics News
Dave Zirin

We have a very real opportunity right now amid the crisis and hope swirling around us to rebuild both the left and radical struggle in this country.

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Howard Zinn Will Vote For Obama But Says Direct Action is Needed

The Real News | Posted 11.23.2008 | Politics

Read More: Foreclosure, John McCain, Social Change, America, Howard Zinn, Barack Obama, 2008 Presidential Election, Obama Hope, Obama Change, Voter Turnout, Political Issues, The Real News, Social Issues, Campaign Promises, Politics News
The Real News

"Obama will not fulfill that potential for change unless he is enveloped by a social movement, which is angry enough, powerful enough, [and] insistent enough"

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Why We Need a People's History of Sports

Dave Zirin | Posted 10.09.2008 | Media

Read More: Zirin, Sports, History, Baseball, Howard Zinn, Beijing Olympics, Olympics, Revisionist History, Spalding, Baseball Hall of Fame, Media News
Dave Zirin

So much discussion of sports, both its past and present, is about sanding off, beautifying, or simply obliterating anything that might be seen as political.

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Howard Zinn's Advice to Obama

Rob Kall | Posted 09.29.2008 | Politics

Read More: Howard Zinn, Barack Obama, White Voters, Class War, Politics News
Rob Kall

Zinn: I think he has to talk more about class issues -- more about how this government and McCain as part of it, and has been funneling all the wealth of this country into the rich.

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