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How to talk about Cuba, and have people listen

February 6, 2013 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

U. S. opinion surveys show majority support, even among Cuban-Americans, for normal U.S.-Cuba relations.

Today in labor history: Bob Marley, champion of the oppressed, is born

February 6, 2013 By Special to People’s World

Bob Marley, who introduced reggae to the world and gave voice to the passion of oppressed people, was born 68 years ago in the Jamaican village of Nine Mile.

“Disastrous idea”: Postal Service ends Saturday mail

February 6, 2013 By Susan Webb

The U.S. Postal Service announced Wednesday that it will stop delivering mail on Saturdays, although it will continue Saturday package delivery.

Immigration reform fight begins in earnest

February 5, 2013 By Dan Margolis

The move for reform has been spearheaded by undocumented youth themselves, but also includes Obama, sections of the Democratic Party, labor, churches and other community organizations.

Obama, FCC expanding public Wi-Fi

February 5, 2013 By Blake Skylar

The move is intended to decrease network congestion and enhance media (such as streaming HD videos). It is also an important shift, however, in the direction of free Internet for everyone.