News – Page 3897 – People's World

Massive protests shake up Israel

August 9, 2011 By Susan Webb

Nearly 300,000 Israelis took to the streets in Tel Aviv on Saturday, chanting, "The people demand social justice."

The kids aren’t all right, new report shows

August 9, 2011 By Dan Margolis

The recession hasn't been good for anyone, but children have been especially hard hit says a new report by the Children's Defense Fund.

A plea for Liliany Obando, Colombian political prisoner

August 9, 2011 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

Class conflict, rural - urban divisions, and impunity for criminals created circumstances putting Obando and other political activists at high risk.

Jobs with Justice needed more than ever

August 9, 2011

Jobs with Justice has broadened the base of support for working people, and they have inventively multiplied the arsenal of labor's strategies.

Workers see sugar lockout as part of bigger anti-union push

August 9, 2011 By John Wojcik

Workers believe that American Crystal Sugar has locked out 1,300 employees at seven plants in three states in order to take advantage of the nationwide attacks on unions.