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Republicans step up their attacks on immigrants

February 2, 2015 By David Bacon

After the Republican majority was elected, Richard Trumka warned its defunding proposal "would further exploit and force our community members to continue to live and work in fear."

Rick Perry and Chris Christie interrupted in Iowa by Dreamers

January 26, 2015 By Special to People’s World

Today, a group of undocumented youth interrupted prospective 2016 Presidential candidate and former Texas Governor, Rick Perry.

McDonald’s workers sue fast food giant over racial and sexual discrimination

January 23, 2015 By Combined Sources

McDonald's workers who were fired last year after being told, "There are too many black people [working] in the store."

Union-led democracy initiative may tackle politicization of state courts

January 20, 2015 By Mark Gruenberg

The union-led Democracy Initiative, founded and led by the Communications Workers, will tackle politicization of state courts, a senior strategist says.

Ferguson and St. Louis demonstrators reclaim the memory of Dr. King

January 20, 2015 By Al Neal

Demonstrators carrying signs that read "Black Lives Matter" and wearing "Justice for Mike Brown" t-shirts gathered at the Old Courthouse downtown Monday morning.