Panelist, Book Talk
To celebrate the release of journalist Eric Blanc’s new book about the Red State Rebellion! I am pleased to promote Blanc’s new book, and, the movement’s he’s chronicling day by day, month by month. Read More
April 2019
AFPP Conference
Bittersweet might appropriately describe my attendance and talks at this year’s Alternative Future and Popular Protests conference, held for more than two decades in Manchester, England. Read More
University of IL Speech
I will be giving a public lecture hosted by a coalition of unions in the University of Illinois system. I am honored to spend some time sharing my thoughts about the present moment, and, how to hold the optimistic view while keeping a keen eye on the dangers all around. Read More
May 2019
Keynote, 100th Anniversary Commemoration, Winnipeg General Strike
Returning to Winnipeg, Manitoba, I am fortunate to get to deliver the keynote speech commemorating the historic Winnipeg General Strike from 1919. Read More
Massachusetts State Federation of Labor, Keynote
This year, the state fed is going to be discussing my favorite topic, STRIKES! I am flattered they’ve asked me to come and share some thinking about the most important tactic, one we urgently need more of now! Read More
Building High Participation
After spending much of February in Germany, I will return several times in 2019 to continue working with unionists from across Germany’s unions. Read More
June 2019
Labor Research Action Network, LRAN
Now that LeBron has left Cleveland, it’s finally safe for Raptors-are-my-favorite-eastern-conference-team-self to re-enter Ohio. OK, basketball aside, I am happy to be engaging with what is sure to be a smart, lively panel at the annual conference. Read More