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Nothing is happening? Activists are busy in Dallas

November 5, 2013

From an SMU organizing seminar to an AFL-CIO rally opposing the way big money is undermining democracy, activism is alive and well in Dallas.

Police arrest 15 at immigration reform action in Florida

November 1, 2013 By Ben Markeson

ORLANDO, Fla.--Immigrants, their brothers and sisters in labor and other progressive forces converged here on Oct. 29 for a protest demanding a path to citizenship for America's 11 million undocumented immigrants and an end to the...

Thrills are alive with sound of Audra McDonald

October 31, 2013 By Ed Rampell

Audra McDonald revealed herself as not only possessing a stellar soprano voice, but also a sparkling wit, winning personality and a strong social consciousness and conscience.

Today in labor history: Wall Street crash of 1929

October 29, 2013 By Special to People’s World

The Wall Street Crash was the most devastating stock market crash in the history of the U.S. Iit signaled the beginning of the 10-year Great Depression that affected all Western industrialized countries.

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.