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How Chicago Labor History Teaches Us To Fight Fascism Today, Kat Abughazaleh
As Donald Trump invades our cities and attacks unions, it is more important than ever to look to labor history as a compass to fight fascism today. And two of the most important labor struggles in American history took place right here in Chicago.
Let's revisit the Haymarket Massacre and the Pullman Strike, remember how those workers fought — and died — for our dignity, and recognize our own worth in the fight against authoritarianism.
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