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Today in Labor History: Paul Robeson dies

January 23, 2013 By Special to People’s World

On January 23, 1976, noted singer and actor Paul Robeson died in Philadelphia. Robeson was also a legendary civil rights and peace leader and athlete.

After four decades, Victor Jara’s killers charged

January 3, 2013 By Special to People’s World

Eight former army lieutenants have been charged in the killing of communist singer and songwriter Victor Jara in 1973.

Attacks on protesters backfire as Occupy raises the heat on banks

October 28, 2011 By John Wojcik

More than 100 arrests in Oakland, unions, their allies, and now Amnesty International have all condemned the use of tear gas.

A plea for Liliany Obando, Colombian political prisoner

August 9, 2011 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

Class conflict, rural - urban divisions, and impunity for criminals created circumstances putting Obando and other political activists at high risk.

Wave of firings, violence against Bahrain workers, unions

April 8, 2011 By Special to People’s World

The International Trade Union Confederation condemns the wave of firings, repression and violence being waged against Bahrain workers and their unions after a widely supported strike.