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Ukraine itself burns in wake of airliner shoot-down

July 23, 2014 By Emile Schepers

People with their own agendas push their versions of who is to blame, there is a shooting war between military forces and local militias, and half a million refugees have crossed into Russia.

Netroots Nation 2014: Building a movement in 140 characters

July 22, 2014 By Josh Morris

Many of the panels, views, and strategies focused on at the Detroit conference emphasized activism, getting out the vote and ways to combat right extremism.

Today in labor history: Lincoln tells advisors about Emancipation Proclamation

July 22, 2014 By Teresa Albano

In the wake of the Emancipation Proclamation victory came a great momentum that led to the Union's war victory, 13th, 14th and 15th Amendments and Reconstruction.

Workers and lawmakers team up to force fair scheduling at Walmart

July 22, 2014 By Special to People’s World

Walmart workers were on Capitol Hill telling lawmakers how the giant retailer's scheduling practices make it impossible for most of them to lead anything approaching a normal life.

Unite Here: Organizing to change lives

July 22, 2014 By Joelle Fishman

Having organized over 10,000 new members in the past year, delegates enthusiastically agreed to organize at least 10,000 new members every year until their next convention in 2019.