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Today in African American history: Birthday of writer Alice Walker

February 9, 2015 By Special to People’s World

The writer and activist Alice Walker was born on this day in 1944 in Putnam County, Georgia.

Arrest increases call for political reform in New York State

February 9, 2015 By David Mirtz

The recent arrest of Sheldon Silver is only the latest in a series of events that has raised the volume on calls for ethics and political reform in New York.

Have a heart, Wendy’s! Valentine’s Day weekend of action

February 9, 2015 By Fair Food Nation

Of the largest fast food corporations in the country, Wendy's alone is the only one that has refused to join the Fair Food Program.

Greece’s Tsipras declares end to austerity, favors jobless over creditors

February 9, 2015 By Demetris Nellas

Alexis Tsipras set his leftist government on a collision course with Greece's creditors, proclaiming an end to the era of austerity and "five years of bailout barbarity."

Justices could increase big-money hold on state courts

February 9, 2015 By David Sobelsohn

Most voters know little about judicial candidates. Money influences judicial campaigns far more than it does campaigns for Congress.