In A County Named Christian

Here’s a forlorn account of the funeral of mine war martyr, Emma Cumerlato, published in The Progressive Miner.  Although the PMA was typically held responsible for mine war violence, this story affirms the remarkable resilience and restraint of these mourning workers: Once again in the shadows of a Peabody mine tipple, a gigantic funeral procession […]

August 1, 2011 | 1 Comment »