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Mark Hand

Mark Hand has reported on political activism for more than 25 years. You can reach him on Twitter at @MarkFHand or by email at markhand13@gmail.com.

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December 10, 2017
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From Zuccotti to Rikers: Political Prisoner Cecily McMillan Pulls No Punches

Resisting brutal conditions at Rikers Island helped her find her voice, says Occupy activist Cecily McMillan.
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Mark Hand,
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November 6, 2016
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Recovering the Lost Lessons of West Virginia’s Historic Labor Struggles

When looking back at the mine battles of the early 1900s, West Virginia officials are as guilty of misrepresenting the state's rich history as any outsider.
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Mark Hand,
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July 25, 2015
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Feeling Trapped in a Dead-End System? Cartoonist’s Affirmations Encourage Resistance

Stephanie McMillan saw the hopelessness fellow activists felt and wanted to do something to help people overcome it.
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Mark Hand,
Truthout
May 24, 2015
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