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Tag: history

Drawing of peasants holding weapons

Plain People, Revolutionary Politics

Image caption: Cover of The Twelve Articles pamphlet, with image of peasants holding their weapons By Garett Miller When most … More

amish, history, mennonite, peasant

Octavius Catto Statue

Octavius Valentine Catto was a civil rights activist in Philadelphia.

activist, city hall, history, octavius catto, statue

The Most Powerful Player in Philadelphia

It’s not uncommon for unions to donate to political campaigns, supporting politicians that best represent workers’ issues. This union, however, goes far beyond that.

history, IBEW Local 98, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, johnny doc, philadelphia, philly, union

Highlights and Lowlifes of Corruption in Philly’s History

From a Pennsylvania State Police helicopter, a Philadelphia police lieutenant drops a bomb over the MOVE organization’s compound, a two-story home located on 62nd and Osage Avenue in West Philadelphia.

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