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What does Black Lives Matter mean under capitalism?

July 12, 2016 By Chauncey K. Robinson

Black Americans cannot afford, both figuratively and literally, to have America's problem of race inequality continuously pushed off.

“There is hope”: Asamblea Morena reaffirms its social movement roots

May 11, 2016 By Rossana Cambron

In its May 10 assembly in Seattle, Mexican left political movement Morena came together to form a plan for unity and solidarity with the immigrants' rights movement.

This week in history: Louis D. Brandeis nominated to Supreme Court

January 25, 2016 By Special to People’s World

His nomination was bitterly contested and denounced by conservative Republicans.

Today in Indigenous history: Louis Riel, rebel Canadian Métis leader, hanged

November 16, 2015 By Special to People’s World

Louis Riel, a leader of the Métis people in their resistance against the Canadian government in the Canadian Northwest, remains the most controversial figure in Canadian history.

John Reid, 68: 1199SEIU champion for workers and social justice

November 13, 2015 By Jim Baldridge

A strong and deeply respected leader in the labor movement, Reid will be remembered as a champion for working people.