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Seattle 1962: “Rising hopes for peace”

May 4, 2016 By Tim Wheeler

This article is an excerpt from the upcoming autobiography of former People's World editor Tim Wheeler.

This month: Celebrate Asian-Pacific American heritage, honor Yung Wing

May 3, 2016 By Special to People’s World

Educational pioneer Yung Wing (1828-1912) worked to bridge cultural gaps between the U.S. and China.

Trump screwed Gary, Indiana; now he’s asking for its vote

May 2, 2016 By Larry Rubin

Gary and Atlantic City, New Jersey - Donald Trump sucked each city dry and left town.

Celebrating the life of James Connolly in Troy, New York

May 2, 2016 By Chris Townsend

Irish Republican and revolutionary socialist James Connolly will be celebrated on May 14.

May Day from the Haymarket gallows: Albert Parsons’ words of 1886

April 29, 2016 By Albert Parsons

As we pay tribute to Parsons and the other Haymarket martyrs, People's World wishes all our readers in the United States and internationally a Happy May Day.