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American Dream Deferred

American Dream Deferred

Black Federal Workers in Washington, D.C., 1941–1981
As the largest employer of one of the world’s leading economic and geo-political superpowers, the history of the federal government’s workforce is a rich and essential tool for understanding how the “Great Experiment” truly works. The literal face of federal policy, federal employees enjoy a history as rich ...
Inevitably Toxic

Inevitably Toxic

Historical Perspectives on Contamination, Exposure, and Expertise
Not a day goes by that humans aren’t exposed to toxins in our environment—be it at home, in the car, or workplace. But what about those toxic places and items that aren’t marked? Why are we warned about some toxic spaces’ substances and not others? The essays ...

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