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Today in history: LBJ’s “Great Society” is launched

August 20, 2015 By Special to People’s World

On this date in 1964, a nearly $1 billion anti-poverty measure was signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson.

Bill would restore voting protections in time for 2016 election

August 13, 2015 By Larry Rubin

The bill, the Voting Rights Advancement Act, would ensure that voting rights are protected in the 2016 presidential election.

White House threatens to veto GOP anti-VA worker bill

August 7, 2015 By PAI

If HR1994 becomes law, the VA would in essence return to the spoils system of the 1800s, where bosses could fire workers for political reasons - or none at all.

Voting Rights Act turns 50 – is it on agenda for GOP debate?

August 6, 2015 By Wade Henderson

With voting rights under fire, GOP candidates have an opportunity to address the need to fix one of the nation's most important statutes.

Today in history: The Americans with Disabilities Act signed 25 years ago

July 24, 2015 By Special to People’s World

It was dedicated activism that accomplished these measures so that the benefits of living in a modern society can be accessed by millions more people.