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A year after Newtown, more shootings, more gun profits

December 19, 2013 By Susan Webb

"Unless there is a sustained public movement to curb guns as a source of profit, the corporate profit drive will continue to push guns to make money."

Today in labor history: Operation PUSH founded

December 18, 2013 By Special to People’s World

Eventually the organization was able to expand into areas of social and political development for blacks in Chicago and across the nation.

Eugene Debs: Dreaming of a red Christmas

December 18, 2013 By Jon Hochschartner

It's worthwhile to remember Christmas 1921, the day that arguably the most successful socialist in American history, Eugene Debs, was released from prison.

Germany’s Left party becomes the official opposition

December 18, 2013 By John Haylett

Left-wing Die Linke party MP Gregor Gysi took over as leader of the opposition when Germany's two largest parties united in a "grand" coalition.

Community to casino: Stop harassing your workers!

December 18, 2013 By Special to People’s World

Clergy and community leaders from Chicago and the northwest suburbs delivered a petition today signed by 33 allies supporting employees at the Rivers Casino Des Plaines.