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‘Drop Dead City’ review: Timely doc on 1975 New York City financial crisis
May 28, 2025Although set 50 years ago, the film parallels what’s happening in present-day America, offering a stark cautionary tale that is timely and relevant.
Read moreUkraine before the war: Visiting Soviet Kiev in 1974
May 16, 2025With ceasefire negotiations between Ukraine and Russia, retired People’s World Editor Tim Wheeler shares his memories of visiting the Ukrainian capital in 1974.
Read more‘Nakba never ended’: Tlaib introduces resolution on 77th anniversary of Palestinian expulsion
May 16, 2025Palestinian-American Congresswoman urges halt to U.S. weapons shipments to Israel.
Read moreTrump, FDR, and Adolf Hitler—the first hundred days
May 16, 2025To draw a well-rounded assessment of Trump's first 100 days, we must both compare them to Franklin D. Roosevelt and his contemporary, Adolf Hitler.
Read moreThe German Peasants’ War and the artists who championed its cause
May 13, 2025It remains the first class war to challenge the feudal order in Germany. Some outstanding artists who sided with the peasants or supported their struggle.
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