Views – Page 505 – People's World

It’s time to return Guantánamo to Cuba

February 28, 2014 By Manuel E. Yepe

The naval station at Guantánamo Bay was established in 1898 when the U.S. gained control of Cuba from Spain, when the Spanish colonial forces were about to be defeated by the Cuban independence fighters.

“Revolutionary” mayor, Chokwe Lumumba of Jackson, Miss., dies

February 27, 2014 By Special to People’s World

Jackson Mayor Chokwe Lumumba, who has been described as "America's most revolutionary mayor," died suddenly Feb. 25 at the age of 66.

ACA needs “patients and subscribers” movement

February 20, 2014 By John Case

In West Virginia, we have some of the shortest life spans, highest poverty rates, oldest median ages, worst educational investments, and most dangerous work environments in the country.

African-American struggles are key in the fight for progress

February 19, 2014 By Jarvis Tyner

Remarks by Jarvis Tyner, national vice chairman of the CPUSA, in a recent teleconference call that was part of the preparations for the coming 30th convention of the party this June in Chicago.

Power, intimidation and jobs at play in VW union vote

February 18, 2014 By Stewart Acuff

Before observers and commentators blame "backward or racist southerners" for voting no, it is useful to look at this narrow vote in the context of power and intimidation.