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“Lenin’s Last Struggle” recounts a losing campaign against the emerging Stalin

January 22, 2016 By Gary Bono

Lewin paints a picture of the frustrations facing Lenin in this final period and his increasing misgivings about Joseph Stalin.

Boston’s MLK march unites movements for economic and racial justice

January 20, 2016 By Nick Giannone

"As we commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the fight for economic and racial justice continues."

How the Oscars began as a tool for union-avoidance

January 15, 2016 By Northwest Labor Press

Everyone's heard of the Academy Awards, but few know the anti-union origins of its sponsor.

This week in history: Jack London, writer, socialist, is born

January 14, 2016 By Special to People’s World

Jack London, novelist and passionate advocate of labor unions, socialism, and the rights of workers, was born 140 years ago.

David Bowie, 1947-2016: Departure of the Cosmic Chameleon

January 13, 2016 By Frederick Barr

Bowie was an artist; a true original force that didn't stay still but progressed, shedding identities and modes of work and style to offer new canvases.