Children

Obama goes head-to-head with gun lobby

January 16, 2013 By Susan Webb

President Obama called on the American public to demand measures to curb gun violence.

Malala recovering: young Pakistani woman to continue her struggle

January 4, 2013 By Special to People’s World

Malala Yousafzai, who was shot by the Taliban for advocating girls' education in Pakistan, has been discharged from a British hospital.

A Vision

December 26, 2012 By Seymour Joseph

A poem in memory of those who died in Newtown.

Sandy Hook vigils mourn victims, vow action

December 17, 2012 By John Bachtell

Candlelight vigils were held nationwide mourning the victims of the Dec. 14 massacre. They promised hope for a national conversation and vows for action on mental health care and gun control.

Unions take aim at child labor, trafficking

October 1, 2012 By Mike Hall

Around the globe, 215 million children are engaged in child labor, including an estimated six million in forced labor.