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Confederate flag taken down at South Carolina Capitol

July 10, 2015 By Combined Sources

The state's Senate and House voted to remove the flag; chants of "take it down" eventually morphed into chants of "U.S.A." as the flag was lowered.

Jeb Bush call for Americans to work more hours draws backlash

July 9, 2015 By John Wojcik

"It's easy for Jeb to sit extra hours at his corporate board meetings, but the average worker already clocks in 47 hours a week while wages remain stagnant."

Indigenous news: Apache Stronghold caravan, First Lady meets with tribal youth

July 9, 2015 By Andrea Perkins

An Apache Indian caravan is making a stop in Denver to draw attention to a land grab by a mining giant.

Education: is it job training, or preparation for democracy?

July 9, 2015 By Daniel Sankey

If we want our nation to create more people like history's innovators and inventors, we would be wise to teach our children how to think like they did.

Mass march July 13 at start of NC voting rights trial

July 8, 2015 By Special to People’s World

"We have a strong case against North Carolina's voting law. Not only is the measure discriminatory, but lawmakers knew it would harm voters of color and passed it anyway."