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Charlene Mitchell: Honoring a committed life

December 28, 2022 By Special to People’s World

In 1968 Mitchell made history as the Communist Party USA’s presidential standard-bearer, becoming the first African American woman to run for the Oval Office.

Alexandra Kollontai at 150: International Communist leader and fighter for women’s liberation

March 31, 2022 By Jenny Farrell

As People’s Commissar for Social Affairs in Soviet Russia, Kollantai was the first woman in history to serve in a government Cabinet.

Wally Kaufman, 89: union and Communist Party leader

February 17, 2017 By Rick Nagin

Kaufman was always ready to fight corporate power and anxious to share the rich wealth of his acquired wisdom.

Oneil Cannon, longtime Communist, centenarian

February 15, 2017 By Special to People’s World

LOS ANGELES — Longtime radical activist Oneil Cannon died in his sleep on Jan. 20, 2017, at 12:20 a.m., the last morning of President Obama’s administration before Donald Trump was sworn in. Born on Jan. 28,...

Labor stalwart Lonnie Nelson dies at 83

February 14, 2014 By Tim Wheeler

She was 83 years old and was active in the people's movements and in her Communist Party club until stricken by a stroke a few days before her death, Feb. 12.