The Spirited Alice Roosevelt Longworth – Teddy’s Oldest Daughter

Alice Roosevelt Longworth was the oldest daughter of President Theodore Roosevelt.  She grew up to become just as outspoken and strong-willed as her father.  Alice was the most unconventional first daughter ever to live in the White House.  She became a Washington socialite and political power broker with a keen intellect and a razor-sharp tongue.Continue reading “The Spirited Alice Roosevelt Longworth – Teddy’s Oldest Daughter”

Mother Jones, the Mother of Labor Unions

You may know the name Mother Jones from the progressive news magazine & website.  But its namesake, Mary Harris “Mother” Jones was a fearless fighter for the working class and a tireless labor activist.  Her opponents in industry and congress labeled her “The most dangerous woman in America!” Jones combined radical organizing methods and energeticContinue reading “Mother Jones, the Mother of Labor Unions”