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Today in history: Israeli Prime Minister Yitzkhak Rabin assassinated

November 4, 2015 By Special to People’s World

The assassination of Rabin was the culmination of Israeli right-wing dissent over the Oslo peace process.

Native student challenges California professor who denies genocide

November 4, 2015 By Albert Bender

In 1852 the California legislature paid $1.1 million to citizen militias to hunt and kill Native Americans.

General Nat Turner, the Black Spartacus in a new play

November 3, 2015 By Ed Rampell

It does not do Turner and his courageous followers justice, but it may be worth seeing for those who know little about one of the most electrifying moments in American history.

Indigenous news: First Nations MPs elected, Day of the Dead history

November 2, 2015 By Andrea Perkins

Last Monday's election was historic for Canada's First Nations community.

This month in history: Are you aware of manatees?

November 2, 2015 By Special to People’s World

This is a time to reflect on the gentle giants that are Florida's official state marine mammal.