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Labor launches annual King observance tonight

January 17, 2013 By John Wojcik

The labor movement is celebrating its ties to the civil rights movement here this weekend as the AFL-CIO gathers to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Move to expand Medicaid in Missouri

January 17, 2013 By Tony Pecinovsky

"We have an opportunity to expand Medicaid here in Missouri. We have an opportunity to give security to over 250,000 people who currently do not have health care."

March on Washington for Gun Control set for Jan. 26

January 17, 2013 By Susan Webb

Marchers will gather at 10 a.m. at the Capitol Reflecting Pool on 3rd St. NW.

France bombs Mali, complicates mess long in making

January 17, 2013 By Emile Schepers

French military units, including aviation and infantry, have attacked Islamist rebels in Mali since last week.

Today in labor history: Lucy Parsons leads march in Chicago

January 17, 2013 By Special to People’s World

Parsons was described by the Chicago Police Department as "more dangerous than a thousand rioters."