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Detroit elects mayor in tough times; other results promising

November 7, 2013 By John Rummel

Former Detroit Medical CEO Mike Duggan is beating the city's former police chief and Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon by 55 to 45 percent.

Cutting food assistance increases hunger

November 7, 2013 By Special to People’s World

Last week the Illinois Watchdog published an article that trivialized the effects of the Nov. 1 SNAP benefit cuts, stating they were "neither a surprise nor a problem."

Tea party Republicans set back in Virginia

November 6, 2013 By Emile Schepers

Virginia held state elections for governor, lieutenant governor, state attorney general, all 100 members of the Virginia House of Delegates, and some local offices.

Standing with history, Illinois passes Marriage Equality

November 6, 2013 By John Bachtell

Jubilation swept Illinois after the state legislature passed a bill legalizing same-sex marriage on Nov. 5. Illinois becomes the 15th state to pass a marriage equality law.

Life of Russell Means to be honored in Denver

November 5, 2013 By Albert Bender

On Nov. 7-10, Russell's family and supporters will host "Mitakuye Oyasin - Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Russell Means," with programs and panels to honor the huge contributions he made to both the Indian and...