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Today in women’s history: Frances Perkins appointed Secretary of Labor

March 4, 2013 By Special to People’s World

The appointment on March 4, 1933, made Perkins the first female cabinet member in U.S. history. She helped bring about the National Labor Relations Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Social Security Act

Feds again targeting outspoken Latinos

March 4, 2013 By Mark Gruenberg

Josemaria Islas made a mistake last July - he went outside to eat his lunch.

Hypocrisy of U.S. “terrorism” accusations against Cuba

March 4, 2013 By Emile Schepers

Last year, the United States once more confirmed Cuba's presence on the State Department's list of "State Sponsors of Terrorism."

Co-workers support threatened Walmart worker

March 4, 2013 By Ben Markeson

The actions were in solidarity with Lisa Lopez, a Walmart associate who has experienced retaliation from her bosses for her involvement in OURWalmart.

Keeping Families Together bus tour rallies support for immigration reform

March 4, 2013 By Joelle Fishman

Josemaria Islas and his family are living in fear, yet speaking out with courage, as his deportation order draws closer day by day.