The protagonists who drove the last upswing–when “I” gave way to “we”– came to be called Progressives. They were a diverse coalition whose factions often disagreed about ends and means but who shared a galvanizing belief in the power of ordinary citizens to change the course of history. Drawing lessons from that period could be
Click here to read a new Boston Herald piece, “The lady behind Labor Day,” by
This Thursday, August 14, is the 90th anniversary of Social Security becoming a cornerstone of
Watch Tim Lewis with BRTV’s “Chasing Time” interview Frances Perkins Center Acting Executive Director Amanda
“Throughout her lifetime, Frances Perkins often lived and found respite at her family’s homestead in
September 7th, 2025 at 4 p.m.
Join Frances Perkins Center, Jim Roosevelt, Jr., Maine Women’s Lobby, and other partners and special guests as we commemorate this anniversary.