Author Archives: Jeff Smith (GRIID)
One of the earliest critiques of Amway and American Imperialism – 1971
Those of us living in West Michigan are not used to any substantive critique of the most powerful company in the area, Amway. Indeed, the only real critiques have been found in alternative news source or Indy Media. While working … Continue reading
Posted in Anti-Capitalism/Labor
Tagged Amway, Amway and Capitalism, Calvin Chimes, corporate exploitation
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Nuclear Resistance in Grand Rapids – 1985
People have engaged in all sorts of opposition to nuclear weaponry and militarism in West Michigan since nuclear weaponry was used against the civilian populations of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan. We found the picture included here from an action that … Continue reading
Posted in Anti-Nuclear Movement
Tagged GR People's History, nuclear resistance, street theatre
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Grand Rapids People's History Project 