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The push is on to save Social Security, create jobs for youth

July 16, 2015 By Art Perlo

Passing the Employ Young Americans Now Act would be an important step in the fight to preserve and expand Social Security.

AFL-CIO statement on Scott Walker announcement

July 13, 2015 By Special to People’s World

Trumka released a statement in response to Gov. Walker's upcoming announcement that he is running for president of the U.S.

Netroots Conference seeks ignition of Democratic base

July 13, 2015 By Special to People’s World

Netroots Nation will bring together over 3,000 progressive activists and leaders to discuss key issues and strategize for upcoming battles in 2015 and 2016.

Pelosi endorses Hillary Clinton – almost

July 10, 2015 By PAI

"If you don't vote - and some in the opposition have told me that they don't want you to vote - you don't count."

Confederate flag taken down at South Carolina Capitol

July 10, 2015 By Combined Sources

The state's Senate and House voted to remove the flag; chants of "take it down" eventually morphed into chants of "U.S.A." as the flag was lowered.