Women and the Spirit of the New Deal
“Women and the Spirit of the New Deal,” October 5 and 6, at UC Berkeley, will fill a significant gap in understanding about the New Deal—the crucial role of women in guiding its programs.
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Conference on Women and the Spirit of the New Deal, UC Berkeley, October 5-6, 2018
Conference on Women and the Spirit of the New Deal, UC Berkeley, October 5-6, 2018 Women played prominent roles during the crisis of the Great Depression, but their contributions to the nation’s economic recovery, social welfare, and cultural life are largely… read more
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- Living New Deal Mentioned in Harper’s Magazine Article by Kevin Baker
- Gray Brechin and Frank da Cruz Interviewed by the Associated Press and CNN about the DeWitt Clinton High School Mural Defacing
- Gray Brechin interviewed for NPR’s “Here & Now”
- Living New Deal cited in article about Rosie the Riveters
- Evan Kalish featured on The Colin McEnroe Show, on Connecticut’s WNPR
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Historic Roosevelt Hospital Built with New Deal Funds Reopens as Senior Housing
The former Roosevelt Hospital has recently reopened its doors as a senior housing complex. The facility was originally constructed in 1937 as a tuberculosis sanitarium and funded by the Public Works Administration. According to the Edison-Metuchen Sentinel and the American Planning Association, “The new… read more
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Janus Ruling: Supreme Court Dismantles New Deal Labor Act
The Supreme Court decision on the Janus labor case is poised to have a devastating effect on public-sector unions. The decision states that public sector employees cannot be required to pay fees to labor unions, and effectively dismantles one of… read more
New New Deal
Public Investment in Puerto Rico in the Wake of Hurricane Maria
Over a month after Hurricanes Irma and Maria, Puerto Rico remains devastated from the damage inflicted, with much of the island still without power. In the aftermath of the storms, there has been some discussion of implementing significant public investment in Puerto… read more
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The Great Depression was not all breadlines and sorrow; the New Deal turned millions of frowns into smiles, as seen in thousands of photos of workers and people benefitting from CCC, WPA, NYA and other projects.
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Living New Deal Events
- Robert Reich to Speak at the Living New Deal’s Conference, Oct 5, 6:30 – 8:00 PM.
Professor, author, and public figure Dr. Robert Reich will be honored on Friday, Oct 5, 6:30 – 8:00 PM, at the Women’s Faculty Club at UC Berkeley as part of the “Women and the Spirit of the New Deal” conference. The former U.S…. read more
- Gray Brechin to Speak about two New Deal Era Films, San Francisco Main Public Library, Sept 8.
Gray Brechin will be providing commentary on two of Pare Lorentz’s New Deal era films, The Plow that Broke the Plains (1936) and The River (1937). Titled “Storms, Droughts, Floods: Classic Documentaries,” the talk will be held on Saturday, September 8, 2:00 PM – 4:00… read more
- UC Berkeley California Studies Dinner Seminar, Sept 12.
On Wednesday, September 12, Living New Deal Founder Gray Brechin and Director Richard Walker will speak at the UC Berkeley California Studies Dinner Seminar. In his talk, titled “A Monumental Memorial to Denial,” Gray Brechin will speak about the Cal… read more
- WPA Model of San Francisco Comes Back to Life.
September 15: Public Knowledge @ SF MoMA: The Living New Deal is part of an initiative to bring the giant WPA relief model of San Francisco back to life. Details to be announced. More about the Public Knowledge project here.
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