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Who will pay for everybody’s free college?

November 17, 2015 By Emily Likins

A tax on Wall Street speculation will not only make public colleges and universities tuition-free, it will substantially lower interest rates on college debt.

Today in Indigenous history: Louis Riel, rebel Canadian Métis leader, hanged

November 16, 2015 By Special to People’s World

Louis Riel, a leader of the Métis people in their resistance against the Canadian government in the Canadian Northwest, remains the most controversial figure in Canadian history.

Trans Pacific Partnership deal: Corporations, not nations, call the shots

November 16, 2015 By Larry Rubin

If TPP is enacted as written, it will give corporations and banks a way to undermine any and all regulations member nations have put in place to protect consumers and workers.

French communist leader speaks on Paris attacks

November 16, 2015 By Pierre Laurent

"Faced with these attacks, let us stand together for freedom, equality, fraternity and peace."

Democratic candidates agree: Wall Street must be “reined in”

November 16, 2015 By Larry Rubin

"I give Bernie Sanders credit for lighting a fire under Americans," Hillary Clinton said at the second debate between candidates for the Democratic Party's nomination for president.