Peter Dreier

Peter Dreier teaches politics at Occidental College and is author of several books including Baseball Rebels: The Players, People, and Social Movements That Shook Up the Game and Changed America, published in April, 2022.

The Statue of Liberty

Patriotism’s Secret History Patriotism’s Secret History

Our most cherished national symbols—from the Pledge of Allegiance to "America the Beautiful" to Lady Liberty's poetry—are rooted in liberal ideals.

May 16, 2002 / Peter Dreier and Dick Flacks

Housing: An LA Story Housing: An LA Story

Two years after a tragic accident, activists are celebrating a major victory.

Mar 28, 2002 / Feature / Peter Dreier and Kelly Candaele

LA’s Progressive Mosaic: Beginning to Find Its Voice LA’s Progressive Mosaic: Beginning to Find Its Voice

When members of the LA janitors' union decided to go on strike this past April, their success was far from guaranteed.

Aug 10, 2000 / Feature / Peter Dreier and Kelly Candaele

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