Monthly Archives: January 2024

REAL Democracy History Calendar: January 29 – February 4

Posted on January 29, 2024 by REAL Democracy Calendar

January 29     1820 – Death of King George III of England The major cause of the revolution by the American colonists was the widespread and prolonged seizure of their rights by the King and Parliament. The major vehicles for the … Continue reading →

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REAL Democracy History Calendar: January 22 – 28

Posted on January 22, 2024 by REAL Democracy Calendar

January 22 1890 – The United Mine Workers Association (UMWA) was founded in Columbus, Ohio The UMWA sought to improve the lives of miners through reduced work hours, higher wages, and improved mine safety conditions. In 1894, Ohio Mine Worker … Continue reading →

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REAL Democracy History Calendar: January 15 – 21

Posted on January 15, 2024 by REAL Democracy Calendar

January 15     1929 – Birth of Martin Luther King, Jr. Two MLK quotes: “When machines and computers, profit motives and property rights are considered more important than people, the giant triples of racism, militarism and economic exploitation are incapable of … Continue reading →

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REAL Democracy History Calendar: January 8 – 14

Posted on January 7, 2024 by REAL Democracy Calendar

January 8       1908 – U.S. Supreme Court grants 4th Amendment rights to corporations     Corporations are granted Bill of Rights protections against “search and seizure” by the U.S. Supreme Court in Consolidated Rendering Co. v. Vermont, 207 U.S. 541. The corporation’s … Continue reading →

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REAL Democracy History Calendar: January 1 – 7

Posted on January 1, 2024 by REAL Democracy Calendar

January 1 1808 – Congress abolishes African slave trade While no new slaves were imported to the U.S., existing slaves remained, and of course black children continued to be born into slavery. Slavery would not end in the U.S. for … Continue reading →

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