Peter Dreier
Peter Dreier teaches politics and chairs the Urban & Environmental Policy Department at Occidental College. His latest book is The 100 Greatest Americans of the 20th Century: A Social Justice Hall of Fame (Nation Books, 2012). Follow him on Twitter: @PeterDreier.
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June 8, 2014Immediately after the Occupy Wall Street protests began, candidates and elected officials started echoing its themes on our growing inequality.
May 28, 2014For over a century, American activists have employed folk music as an instrument of change.
March 25, 2014Back then, and again now, we hear that the key to prosperity is getting government regulations out of businesses' way.
November 22, 2013A landmark ruling by the National Labor Relations Board says Wal-Mart unlawfully harassed and fired employees for protesting.
October 25, 2013Meet the up-and-coming activists who are leading the grass-roots movements for economic, social and environmental justice.- October 25, 2013Historian Peter Dreier explains why Gupta is a part of a new wave of grassroots activists changing America.
October 25, 2013Historian Peter Dreier explains why Cheng is a part of a new wave of grassroots activists changing America.
October 25, 2013Historian Peter Dreier explains why Castellanos is a part of a new wave of grassroots activists changing America.
October 24, 2013Historian Peter Dreier explains why Schur is a part of a new wave of grassroots activists changing America.
October 24, 2013Schlademan is challenging Wal-Mart to act responsibly and help rebuild America's economy.
