democracy – Page 142 – People's World

Attack on Missouri labor studies threatens academic freedom

May 6, 2011 By Teresa Albano

The University of Missouri St. Louis may garner the reputation as a hostile place to work and learn for refusing, so far, to stand up to an attack on students, teachers and academic freedom.

Pete Seeger on the power of songs, an interview

May 5, 2011 By David Kupfer

Now is Pete Seeger's 92nd birthday. Happy birthday Pete!

Ohio labor launches petition drive to repeal anti-labor bill

May 3, 2011 By Rick Nagin

Thousands of volunteers are fanning out across Ohio circulating petitions to repeal Senate Bill 5, a measure stripping collective bargaining rights from over 350,000 public employees.

Two takes on ‘royal’ weddings

April 27, 2011 By Walter Brasch And Bernard Burton

"Down for the count: America's fascination with royalty" and "18 couples wed quietly, Non-royal lovers united in simple rights."

Is Myanmar at a crossroads?

April 26, 2011 By Brian McAfee

So far 2011 is proving to be an eventful year for Myanmar, formerly known as and still generally called Burma.