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You can’t filibuster Mother Nature

November 27, 2012 By Marc Brodine

The ultra-right, congressional Republicans, Republicans in state legislatures, and the Koch brothers and their cohort and paid flacks have a problem. It is called reality.

Petition drive seeks freedom for Oscar Lopez Rivera

November 27, 2012 By Ben Markeson

Supporters of Oscar Lopez Rivera have kicked off a petition drive asking President Barack Obama to grant clemency to the Puerto Rican independentista,

Garment workers protest deadly fire at Walmart-linked factory

November 27, 2012 By Teresa Albano

While actions took place in U.S. supporting Walmart workers, 112 garment workers in Bangladesh were killed in a factory fire as they reportedly worked overtime for American clothing retailers, including Walmart.

Today in labor history: Workers perform “Pins and Needles” on Broadway

November 27, 2012 By Special to People’s World

Nov. 27, 1937, the pro-labor musical revue, "Pins & Needles," opens on Broadway with a cast of International Ladies Garment Workers Union members.

Insurance companies getting FEMA to pay their post-Sandy bills

November 27, 2012 By John Wojcik

Anger is growing in Brooklyn as thousands in the New York area are told by their insurance companies that they're not covered for damages resulting from Hurricane Sandy.