Archive: John Russo
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WCP: Losing the Narrative of Their Lives
A recent study finding increased death rates for white, working-class Americans has fueled a national discussion about the impact of economic insecurity. In today's Working-Class Perspectives post,
Category: Visiting Scholars
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WCP: Russell Brand: The Usefulness (or Not) of a Working-Class Celebrity Activist
Using his celebrity as a megaphone, Russell Brand has brought attention to a number of working-class causes. However, commentators have frequently dismissed his activism, unable to reconcile Brand's
Category: Visiting Scholars
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WCP: Action for Justice: The Kalmanovitz Initiative for Labor and the Working Poor
The most recent Working-Class Perspectives post centers on the Kalmanovitz Initiative for Labor and the Working Poor, housed at Georgetown University, and its efforts to educate, agitate, and organi
Categories: Our Staff, Visiting Scholars
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WCP: Remembering to Forget: The Loss of Working-Class Industrial Jobs
It is tempting to think that we live in a post-industrial society, but the reality is that there still millions of good-paying industrial jobs that sustain the middle class in both the United States
Category: Visiting Scholars
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WCP: Discourses of Power: Black Lives Matter and Adaptive Resilience
We are very proud that John Russo, our Visiting Scholar for the 2015-16 academic year, brings the renowned Working-Class Perspectives blog to the Kalmanovitz Initiative. The blog is edited by John a
Category: Visiting Scholars
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WCP: Class, Cuteness, and Disgust in "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo"
The reality TV show Here Comes Honey Boo Boo has captivated American audiences. Working-Class Perspectives guest blogger Julia Leyda explores key questions about how viewers interact with the subjec
Categories: Uncategorized, Visiting Scholars
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WCP: Class War: Working-Class Activists Reclaiming the Streets of London
In London, working-class activists adopt boisterous tactics to highlight gentrification. As is often the case, British mainstream media miss the point and ridicule the protesters rather than focus o
Category: Visiting Scholars
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WCP: Human Tumbleweeds, Insecurity Culture, and the American Working Class
The renowned Working-Class Perspectives blog is brought to you by our Visiting Scholar for the 2015-16 academic year, John Russo, and Georgetown University English professor, Sherry Linkon. Today's
Category: Visiting Scholars
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WCP: A New Leader for Labour in the UK
We are very proud that John Russo, our Visiting Scholar for the 2015-16 academic year, brings the renowned Working-Class Perspectives blog to the Kalmanovitz Initiative. The blog is edited by Jo
Categories: In the News, Student Leaders
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WCP: Internet Access and the High Costs of Being Poor
We are honored that John Russo, our Visiting Scholar for the 2015-16 academic year, brings the renowned Working-Class Perspectives blog to the Kalmanovitz Initiative. The blog is edited by John and
Category: Visiting Scholars