How our blog got its name
Sidney Hillman was a powerful national figure during the Great Depression, a key supporter of the New Deal, and a close ally of President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
When the rumor spread that President Roosevelt ordered his party leaders to “clear it with Sidney” before announcing Harry S. Truman as his 1944 running mate, conservative critics turned on the phrase, trumpeting it as proof that the president was under the thumb of “Big Labor.”
Over the years, the phrase lost its sting and became a testament to Hillman's influence.
It's hard to imagine a labor leader wielding that kind clout today, but we like the idea—and we hope Sidney would give thumbs up to our blog.
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The 2012 Hillman Prizes: A Night To Remember
Check out the photos from last night's Hillman Prizes.
A full house gathered to honor excellence in journalism in service of the common good. Click here for full details on this year's outstanding group of winners.
Some highlights from the program:
- Opinion and Analysis winner Ta-Nehisi Coates wowed everyone with his acceptance speech, dedicating his award to his father, a veteran of Vietnam and the Black Panthers, who taught his son that "writing is fighting" in the struggle for social justice.
- Tom "The Nightwatchman" Morello accepted a special Hillman Officers' Award for his advocacy for workers' rights, presented by past Officers' Award-winner Harry Belafonte.
For a complete liveblog of last night's event, see Jenn Pozner at Women in Media and News.
Thanks to our all-star team of bloggers for lending their social media accumen. Stay tuned for more of their images and video in the days ahead.
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Fri, May 17, 2013
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