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A 19th century Mexican idealist helped birth two countries, only one of which survived The first vice-president of Texas was a Mexican. Lorenzo de Zavala, born on this day in 1788, fought for t … read more

The Native American radical who led the fight for the return of indigenous lands and self-government “The Iroquois are struggling for a renaissance. If we were permitted the return of self-rul … read more

Why do the US and Canada celebrate Labor Day in September, when almost everyone else celebrates in May? The US doesn't have a great reputation for the amount of holidays its workers typically get … read more

The Latina activist who became a hero of the American labor movement Cesar Chavez tends to dominate the popular memory of Latina/Latino activism in the U.S. during the twentieth century. … read more

Native Americans were key allies in the struggle for women's suffrage in the United States On the 18th of August, 1920, the Nineteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution went into effect when … read more