How The 1969 Murders of a Labor Leader and His Family Changed Coal Country Forever

How The 1969 Murders of a Labor Leader and His Family Changed Coal Country Forever

When reformer Joseph Yablonski decided to challenge union boss Tony Boyle in an election, Boyle soon decided to rid himself of his rival—permanently.

By Mark A. Bradley | October 16, 2020

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