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CPUSA condemns Arizona shootings, incitement

January 9, 2011 By Special to People’s World

The Communist Party USA issued the following statement Jan. 9 unequivocally condemning the shootings in Arizona and the ultra-right, anti-government political atmosphere.

Illinois House moves to abolish death penalty

January 7, 2011 By Pepe Lozano

CHICAGO - In a landmark vote Jan. 6, the Illinois House passed a measure to abolish the death penalty in the state.

Lincoln’s fiery trial was America’s too

January 6, 2011 By Teresa Albano

Book review: Eric Foner's "The Fiery Trial: Abraham Lincoln and American Slavery."

Scott sisters freed!

January 4, 2011

Jamie and Gladys Scott received the news on December 29 that their 16-year prison ordeal was over at last: Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour commuted their double-life sentences and ordered them out of prison. They were originally...

Which way forward for the left

December 22, 2010 By Jarvis Tyner

After the midterm election, there is a vigorous debate taking place among left and progressive people about which way forward. Here is a contribution from Communist Party leader Jarvis Tyner.