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On this day, 6 October 1932, a "penny auction" took place in Nebraska during the great depression, in possibly the first use of this tactic devised by poor farmers. Across the midwest, many poor farmers were being kicked off their land by foreclosures. Local residents and radicals organised militant self defence to stop foreclosed farms from being auctioned off by bank agents and sheriffs. But if auctions couldn't be stopped, then farming communities devised the "penny auction". Farmers would ensure (sometimes by violence or the threat of it) that all attendees of the auctions were part of the action, and so they would make the only bids. One Nebraska resident, Harvey Pickrel recalled: "some of the farmers wouldn't bid on anything at all – because they were trying to help the man that was being sold out."When the auctions began, the foreclosed farmers could bid just one penny and buy back their land, equipment and livestock. The movement was so successful that authorities were forced to bring in legislation, with over 25 states introducing moratoriums against foreclosures to try to quell the unrest.More information, sources and map: https://stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/10662/penny-auctionsIf you appreciate our work please consider supporting us on patreon. Link in bio

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Republican Sen. Mike Braun said interracial marriage ruling should be left to states

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