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October 26, 2020

25, 50 and 75 Years Ago

…met with members of the parole board and delivered letters urging he be freed. October 30, 1970 MONTREAL — Strong protest against the abrogation of all civil liberties throughout the…






February 15, 2021

How SWP, Teamster leaders fought gov’t frame-up in 1940s

Eighteen SWP and Teamster leaders on their way to federal prison, Dec. 31, 1943. They were framed up for leading labor opposition to U.S. rulers’ war drive. James P. Cannon, third from right, partly obscured. Defendants were first victims of thought-control Smith Act.

…statute passed during the Civil War against the Southern slaveholders, charged a “conspiracy to overthrow the government by force and violence.” Count two of the indictment charged: (1) Advocating overthrow…



April 12, 2021

25, 50 and 75 Years Ago

…two of the cops on paid administrative leave. The FBI opened a civil rights investigation of the assault. April 16, 1971 On March 31, First Lt. William Calley was sentenced…