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National Nurses United endorses Sanders

August 11, 2015 By Mark Gruenberg

Sanders said they have the same goals of restoring the economy and the country to control of and benefit for the middle class, and urged them to join a mass movement to do just that.

Today in history: The Watts Uprising breaks out 50 years ago in Los Angeles

August 11, 2015 By Special to People’s World

Widespread protest, spurred on by destitute residents of Watts who were embittered after years of economic oppression and political isolation, eventually ranged over a 50-square-mile area.

Ending Cuban blockade could improve U.S. health

August 10, 2015 By Larry Rubin

If the current thaw in U.S.-Cuban relations leads to lifting the decades-long blockade, we will have access to life-saving drugs and vaccines now banned in the U.S.

Bernie Sanders rallies in Northwest draw record crowds

August 10, 2015 By Tim Wheeler

Sanders appealed for unity, and declared that having good jobs, racial, and gender equality, health care, and higher education for all "is not utopian dreaming."

GOP hopefuls insult workers, women, African Americans, and seniors

August 7, 2015 By John Wojcik

The GOP presidential candidates insulted groups of people including workers, women, and minorities; the America on display last night was a scary one indeed.