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Obama expected to oppose forced cuts in State of Union

February 12, 2013 By John Wojcik

President Obama is expected to make a case against the budget-slashing sequester scheduled for March 1.

North Carolina “Historic Thousands” march for economic justice

February 12, 2013 By Harvey Smith

Thousands poured out in for the Historic Thousands of Jones Street rally with the theme "Forward Together, Not One Step Back."

Today in black history: NAACP founded

February 12, 2013 By Special to People’s World

On this day in 1909, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People - one of America's oldest civil rights organizations - was formed.

Pope to quit over failing health

February 11, 2013 By John Wojcik

In a move without precedent since the Middle Ages, Pope Benedict announced his resignation today.

Conversation: How Black freedom struggle shapes America

February 11, 2013 By Special to People’s World

Join People's World in celebrating African American History Month with a national teleconference presentation by Prof. Jamie Wilson.