Kari Lydersen
Lydersen is the author or co-author of three books: Out of the Sea and Into the Fire: Latin American-US Immigration in the Global Age; Shoot an Iraqi Art, Life and Resistance Under the Gun (co-authored with Wafaa Bilal), which she was recently named a ‘Best Book of 2008’ by Booklist; and Revolt on Goose Island: The Chicago Factory Takeover, and What it Says About the Economic Crisis.
Lydersen teaches journalism at Columbia College and to high-school students. Her work can be read at www.karilydersen.com.
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Exhibits of Conscience
A nationwide initiative pulls museums into one of today's most highly charged issues: immigration. more
vol. 33, iss. 12 human rights, immigration, social justice
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Union Sparring in California Gets Even Uglier
By Kari Lydersen The battle between SEIU and the National Union of Healthcare Workers (NUHW) over organzing home… more
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Manager’s Conviction Cold Comfort for Detained Immigrant Workers
By Kari Lydersen On Thursday, Sholom Rubashkin, former manager of the Agriprocessors kosher meatpacking plant in Postville, Iowa,… more
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Hard-Wired for PTSD: Scientists Shed Light on Troops’ Occupational Risk
By Kari Lydersen ATLANTA, GA.—The Fort Hood shooting has once again focused national attention on the various and… more
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The Hidden Cost of Storytelling: Journalists and PTSD
By Kari LydersenJohn McCusker was living his dream as a photojournalist covering his beloved and colorful hometown… more
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Rank & File Rabble-Rousers Agree: Union Leaders Out of Touch
By Kari Lydersen CHICAGO—Don't wait around for your lethargic union leadership—get out there and organize, organize, organize. Seek… more
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- Last Visit November 14, 2009
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