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Freedom for Political Prisoners Calendars (2018) are here!
We’re so excited to announce the arrival of Certain Days: Freedom for Political Prisoners Calendar at the Durland Alternatives Library. You can now get your copy at the front desk with…
Read MoreAuthor Showcase : Elaine Brown and Noliwe Rooks – event & related books
Two amazing people are speaking at Cornell next week, Elaine Brown and Noliwe Rooks. Tuesday, October 4 at 4:30 PM – 7 PM Africana Studies and Research Center 310 Triphammer…
Read MoreThe Freedom Archives – An Amazing Collection of Progressive History
By far one of my favorite radio documentaries comes from the Freedom Archives, which is how I first heard about them. Based in San Francisco, they now have more than…
Read MoreMay Day, Labor History, and This Month’s Display
Happy May Day everyone! This day has so many meanings. For me I’m usually excited to go to the annual May Day Parade in Minneapolis. It’s also Beltane, spring festival. I…
Read MorePublishing for a New Society
Happy Spring! To celebrate the new growing season we’re featuring a set of new materials from New Society Publishers (did I say new enough? I admit, I’m excited it’s Spring!) “New…
Read MoreThe Feminist Press – Advancing Women’s Rights & Feminist Perspectives
If you are browsing the Durland Alternatives Library, you’ll see books here and there published by The Feminist Press. The Feminist Press was initially founded by Florence Howe and her…
Read MoreAre There Banned Books at the Durland Alternatives Library?
I figured we’d pitch in to this annual celebration as well, and put some of our favorite banned books on display. Right now hundreds of other libraries and bookstores are…
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