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Passaic Textile Strike, 1926
By Catherine Paul, 2017. The 1926 Passaic Textile Strike began on January 25th, 1926 and lasted through March 1st, 1927. The work stoppage involved more than 15,000 wool and silk workers in and around Passaic, New Jersey. The Passaic Textile Strike is notable for the use of force against the demonstrators, the debates over free speech, the role of intellectuals and intellectualism, and for being the Communist Party's first attempt to organize a large-scale demonstration encompassing the region’s textile industry.
Theological Foundations of Charity: Catholic Social Teaching, The Social Gospel, and Tikkun Olam
A look at theological principles that have motivated Catholics, Protestants, and Jews to charitable acts.