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Religious voters back Pope’s stands against racism, income inequality, for worker rights

July 28, 2015 By Mark Gruenberg

Pope Francis I has been outspoken about the rights of workers to be valued and respected - including their rights to join unions - and against income inequality and poverty.

Striking federal contract workers demand “$15 and a union”

July 28, 2015 By Larry Rubin

All are employed by huge corporations that have been awarded contracts by the federal government, and all earn poverty wages.

Today in history: U.S. Marines invade and occupy Haiti 100 years ago

July 28, 2015 By Special to People’s World

The story of Haiti is a case study in the injustice of the international finance and monetary system.

“La Bestia” victims call for immigration reform

July 27, 2015 By Larry Rubin

Hernández lost his left leg and arm and part of his right hand when he fell from the top of a moving freight train while trying to reach the U.S. - he was desperate.

The Pope huddles with mayors to tackle climate change

July 27, 2015 By Marc Brodine

Pope Francis convened a two-day conference with sixty mayors from around the world to discuss what actions can be taken on a city-wide basis to combat climate change.