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Remembering Louis “Studs” Terkel

This weekend we are celebrating writer, orator, and icon Louis “Studs” Terkel's birthday. Born on May 16, 1912, Studs was the author of many books, for which he interviewed hundreds of people, including Martin Luther King Jr., Leonard Bernstein, Gloria Steinem, Toni Morrison, and many others. He listened to everyone’s story equally and wholeheartedly, whether his subject was internationally recognized or virtually unknown.

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Remembering the Nakba: Essential Reading

Today marks the 73rd anniversary of the Nakba, the 1948 destruction of the Palestinian homeland and the displacement of its people. Now, as violence escalates in the region and the Israeli occupation continues, forcing even more Palestinians from their homes, the United States must reckon with its role in the conflict, namely its continued financial and military support for the Israeli occupation. 
 
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The Passing of a Philanthropic Visionary: Mourning Vartan Gregorian

VARTAN GREGORIAN

April 08, 1934–April 15, 2021

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The New Press Remembers Allon Schoener

ALLON SCHOENER
January 1, 1926–April 8, 2021

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Author Events Replay: Independent Bookstore Day

Saturday, April 24th is Independent Bookstore Day, a day to celebrate and show some love to the indie bookstores who provide an invaluable service to our communites. This year's festivities may look a little different from years past, but are still an opportunity to support the stores that are cultural anchors in our neighborhoods, are places of discovery and learning, and are a venue for conversation.

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11 Books on Climate and Environmental Justice for Earth Day

11 Books on Climate and Environmental Justice for Earth Day

The original organizers of Earth Day, celebrated in the United States on April 22nd every year since 1970 and globally since the 1990s, were inspired by the campus teach-ins and demonstrations of the 1960s. The first Earth Day consisted of protests held across the United States with the goal of raising awareness to protect the planet from deadly pollution and environmental degradation. Decades later, we are facing a climate emergency that touches all our lives and exacerbates nearly every major social inequity.

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Author Spotlight: A Conversation with the Editors of Immigration Matters

Over the past decade, right-wing nativists have stoked popular hostility to the nation’s foreign-born population, forcing the immigrant rights movement into a defensive posture. During the Trump years, advocates had few opportunities to consider questions of long-term policy or future strategy. We now have a once in a generation opportunity to remake our nation's broken immigration system.

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Immigration Matters Book Trailer

Over the past decade, right-wing nativists have stoked popular hostility to the nation’s foreign-born population, forcing the immigrant rights movement into a defensive posture. During the Trump years, advocates had few opportunities to consider questions of long-term policy or future strategy. Now is the time for a reset.

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Happy Birthday Paul Robeson! A Timeline of Robeson's Life and Work

Today we celebrate Paul Robeson’s 123rd birthday (1898-1976). Once named America’s number one entertainer, Robeson was one of the most important public figures in the 20th century. Receiving international fame and popularity, Robeson used his celebrity platform to advocate for equality, independence, and peace for people all across the world.

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Book Workers in Solidarity with Amazon Workers

The New Press is joining publishing workers on Friday, March 26th for a day of solidarity with the Amazon workers organizing to form a union in Bessemer, Alabama.

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