Miriam Pawel

author, journalist, and historian

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Miriam Pawel on KCRW

The LA County Federation of Labor has long held power over city politics. Its legacy can be traced back to union leader Miguel Contreras, says historian Miriam Pawel.

LA Fed of Labor amassed influence thanks to Latino political power

The LA County Federation of Labor has long held power over city politics. Its legacy can be traced back to union leader Miguel Contreras, says historian Miriam Pawel.

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A new book traces the legacy of one of the most powerful families in California history. From their ancestors’ arrivals, to the election of Edmund G.

The Browns of California: The Family Dynasty that Transformed a State and Shaped a Nation

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