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The dark side of academic moonlighting

October 16, 2014 By Rev. Jim Conn

Seventy-three percent of polled Americans believe corruption in government is widespread; but there is a more subtle form of corruption, even less transparent.

Judicial system and democratic rights at stake in 2014 elections

October 15, 2014 By John Bachtell

Basic democratic rights are at stake Nov. 4 if Republicans take control of the U.S. Senate and expand their domination of governorships and state houses.

“Standing in the Breach”: good politics and music from Jackson Browne

October 8, 2014 By John Case

Jackson Browne has released his 14th studio album. "Standing in the Breach" is the most political album in Browne's increasing leftward cultural and political career.

Ink, Paper, Politics: WPA-era printmaking exhibit

October 2, 2014 By Special to People’s World

Images of city life, labor, and the workplace, and protests against social injustice are among the fine-art prints in an exhibition at the DePaul Art Museum.

Bruce Rauner: of, by, and for Illinois’ richest 1 percent

October 1, 2014 By Mike Hall

Bruce Rauner has made it clear he wants to be governor for the richest 1 percent of people in Illinois. He has made millions outsourcing America's jobs and firing workers.