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The big money: Eric Cantor goes to Wall Street

October 6, 2014 By Rev. Jim Conn

When House Majority Leader Eric Cantor lost his primary bid for re-election, he wasted no time cashing in on new opportunities.

Mercedes-Benz workers form new union local in Alabama

October 6, 2014 By Special to People’s World

Mercedes-Benz U.S. International employees and the United Auto Workers announced the formation of UAW Local 112, a new local union.

Sudan crackdown marks anniversary of repression

October 6, 2014 By Emile Schepers

The government of Sudanese President Omar Hassan al Bashir is engaged in a crackdown against a nationwide, broad-front opposition movement.

Why the Berlin Wall fell remains a relevant question today

October 6, 2014 By Victor Grossman

For millions, the opening of the Berlin Wall 25 years ago resulted in genuine and understandable euphoria.

Climate march underscores the high stakes of using palm oil

October 3, 2014 By Blake Skylar

Palm oil imports to the U.S. have increased 485 percent in the last decade, and companies producing palm oil are cutting away massive tracts of rainforest.