health

Asbestos survivors blast GOP bill

November 14, 2013 By Mark Gruenberg

One survivor calls the legislation "one-sided, unfair and unnecessary."

Cutting food assistance increases hunger

November 7, 2013 By Special to People’s World

Last week the Illinois Watchdog published an article that trivialized the effects of the Nov. 1 SNAP benefit cuts, stating they were "neither a surprise nor a problem."

Koch-owned pipeline spews oil in Texas

November 5, 2013 By Blake Skylar

Continuing to prove that oil spills are the new normal, a pipeline in Smithville, Texas leaked about 17,000 gallons of crude on October 30.

Librarian: With Emanuel’s pension plan “…I got two feet in the grave”

November 4, 2013 By John Bachtell

Residents testified mainly on the impact of cuts to mental health clinics, public worker retiree health care and education.

Shell to resume Arctic drilling, gives safety cold shoulder

November 1, 2013 By Blake Skylar

Due to a series of mishaps and protests from environmentalists worldwide, oil giant Shell withdrew its plans to drill for oil in the Arctic. Now, in spite of this, the corporation is determined to resume operations...