Opinion – Page 532 – People's World

Sandinistas, de Blasio, and American democracy

September 25, 2013 By Thomas Riggins

Two of the candidates running for mayor of New York have become alarmed about the worldview of Bill de Blasio.

Tea party’s shutdown showdown could crash the economy

September 24, 2013 By John Wojcik

Republican obstructionists have prevented any agreement, so cuts are in effect and have already damaged health, nutrition, education, public safety and many other programs.

Sept. 10 primaries a turning point in New York

September 23, 2013 By Estevan Bassett-Nembhard

In the primary elections, hundreds of thousands of Democratic voters selected candidates who advocated a different, more progressive direction for New York City.

Detroit: Through the lens of class and race

September 23, 2013 By Sam Webb

The success of the struggle in Detroit will hinge especially on the degree of anti-racist understanding achieved by white people and workers in particular.

Where is justice in cutting food stamps?

September 19, 2013 By Brian McAfee

Of those receiving government help in the form of food stamps or the SNAP program, 76 percent are children, disabled, or elderly.