Biography & autobiography / Political

Andrea Costa, apostle of Socialism

by Michele Taddei

Andrea Costa (Imola 1851-1910) is the apostol of the italian socialism. As a follower of the theories of Bakunin, the russian, he caused the famous tear with the anarchists, and then, as a consequence of that...

Slapped - The cruel destiny of women in politics

by Wanda Montanelli

Synopsis What's behind female marginalization? There is a strong resistance to the actual participation of women in politics. But, apparently, women are called on to share in the social commitment of the parties....

The Dream That Will Not Die

by Brian M. Thomsen

“And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country.”—John Fitzgerald Kennedy, Inauguration Address, January 20, 1961

“Some men see things as...

Helen Ring Robinson

by Pat Pascoe

Helen Ring Robinson was Colorado's first female state senator and only the second in the United States. Serving from 1913 to 1916, she worked for social and economic justice as a champion of women, children,...

Champagne and Meatballs

by Bert Whyte & Larry Hannant

A cigar-smoking rabble-rouser, Whyte was known by many as a most charming storyteller.

Aung San Suu Kyi

by Jesper Bengtsson

Democracy incarnate