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Paul Abowd lives in Detroit, where he writes for Critical Moment magazine. His work has also appeared in Labor Notes, Z Magazine, Monthly Review, Truthout, Counterpunch and The Electronic Intifada.
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Feature
A Black Radical’s Notebook
A new book makes Detroit 'revolutionist' James Boggs' long career accessible to current activists remaking the Motor City.
Paul Abowd
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Viewpoint
Another Detroit is Happening—But Which One Do We Need?
At the U.S. Social Forum, thousands of activists are looking for answers to America's biggest problems.
Paul Abowd
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Dispatch
Victory for Smithfield Workers
A 16-year unionization campaign gets a happy ending.
Paul Abowd
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Dispatch
The Dark Side of the Toyota Prius
Paul Abowd