Obituary

Treston Davis-Faulkner, rest in power

November 3, 2015 By Special to People’s World

National Field Director of Jobs With Justice, Davis-Faulkner was a fierce advocate for dignity, justice and self-determination for all people.

Thank you, Rosalyn Baxandall: socialist-feminist pioneer

November 2, 2015 By Nancy Lee

She cared deeply about connections: between teaching and activism, art and labor, history and practice, and above all, between people.

An appreciation of Oliver Sacks, 82

September 10, 2015 By Dale Greenfield

Sacks' writing chronicled case histories of his brain-disordered patients whose challenges were detailed in sympathetic and fascinating ways.

Today in history: Eduardo Galeano, writer and journalist born 75 years ago

September 3, 2015 By Len Phelan

If anyone consistently and courageously gave encouragement to those in struggle - particularly the indigenous populations of Latin America - it was Galeano.

Julian Bond, civil rights leader, dies at 75

August 17, 2015 By Jeff Martin

Julian Bond's life traced the arc of the civil rights movement, from his efforts as a militant young man to the top leadership post at the NAACP.