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How imperial “Great Loot” shaped Middle East tragedies

July 2, 2014 By Conn Hallinan

As Iraq tumbles into another war, it's important to remember why adding yet more warfare to the current crisis will perpetuate exactly what the "Great Loot" set out to do.

Union leaders hit Supreme Court rulings

July 2, 2014 By Special to People’s World

Union leaders had sharp words for the pro-business tilt of two U.S. Supreme Court rulings issued on the final day of the court's year, June 30.

Environmental news roundup: Massive Peoples Climate March at UN Sept. 21

July 2, 2014 By Marc Brodine

On the environmental front, there is a confusing and contradictory mix of bad news along with progress to celebrate.

Yuengling Brewery billionaire pushes “right-to-work” in my home county

July 1, 2014 By Michael Leonard

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, where I grew up, is famous for two things: anthracite coal and union organizing.

Texas Democrats set progressive platform

July 1, 2014

Texas Democrats put fair wages, spending on education, gender equality, immigration reform, LGBT rights, anti-outsourcing, and anti-privatization at the top of their priorities