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Ep.31 – Hurrah For Anarchy: A History of Haymarket, May Day, and the Chicago Anarchists

Strangers In A Tangled Wilderness

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Unraveling the Historical Significance of Mayday and Anarchism

The chapter offers a deep exploration into the history and importance of Mayday as the International Workers' holiday, its ties to immigrant rights in the US, and its roots in commemorating unjustly accused anarchists. It critiques modern labor unions' approach to precarious and immigrant labor, discusses the influence of authoritarian socialism on Mayday celebrations, and sheds light on figures like Lucy Parsons and the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW).

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