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Today in women’s history: Long live Fannie Lou Hamer
October 6, 2017On this day 100 years ago, October 6, 1917, Mississippi civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer was born in Montgomery County, Miss.
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People’s World racks up 22 professional journalism awards
October 6, 2017The International Labor Communications Association - the top organization of labor journalists - recognized People’s World in several categories this year.
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Nashville axes Columbus Day, will observe Indigenous Peoples’ Day instead
October 6, 2017Nashville is the first large city and state capital in the South to recognize Indigenous Peoples Day.
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People’s World reporter released after 25 hours in St. Louis jail
October 5, 2017Police have faced heavy criticism for their treatment of demonstrators and the divulging of their personal information.
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Rigged democracy: Supreme Court tackles gerrymandering
October 5, 2017Gerrymandered districts entrench legislators for decades. Republican lawmakers who benefit then pass anti-worker and anti-consumer laws.
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