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1917 Russian Revolution: What the world has lost

November 8, 2013 By Emile Schepers

It has been 96 years since the Russian Revolution and 22 years since the Soviet Union, collapsed and broke into pieces, and the world lost much in that collapse.

Workers win in Tuesday elections

November 6, 2013 By PW Editorial

On Tuesday, Nov. 5 workers and their allies achieved important victories in elections in New Jersey, Washington, Massachusetts, Ohio, Virginia, and New York.

Workplace discrimination has no place in America, pass ENDA now

November 5, 2013 By Richard Trumka And Darren Phelps

In 2013, it's difficult to believe that in many parts of the country, it's legal to fire workers for their sexual orientation or gender identity. I

NBC’s “Obama knew” charge on health care problem doesn’t hold up

October 29, 2013 By Igor Volsky

The debate was widely covered in the press as early as 2010, so it's unclear what exactly the NBC investigation unit has uncovered.

Now is the time for action

October 29, 2013 By PW Editorial

A conference committee has been established, with a Dec. 13 report back date to propose a new budget. Republican Paul Ryan is already discussing cuts to Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid.