John Wojcik

John Wojcik is Editor-in-Chief of People's World. He joined the staff as Labor Editor in May 2007 after working as a union meat cutter in northern New Jersey. There, he served as a shop steward and a member of a UFCW contract negotiating committee. In the 1970s and '80s, he was a political action reporter for the Daily World, this newspaper's predecessor, and was active in electoral politics in Brooklyn, New York.

LATEST ARTICLES BY John Wojcik

U.S.

Banned reporters regain access to White House
September 24, 2026 By Mark Gruenberg And John Wojcik
Few believe this is the end of Trump’s attack on the free press, however.
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Politics

Susan Collins in trouble: Pay-for-play scheme exposed
September 22, 2026 By John Wojcik
Trump’s FBI purge squashed major probe tied to her campaign financing.
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Politics

Republicans worry about losing control of both the House and Senate
September 17, 2026 By John Wojcik
Fear grows that unconstitutional plans to prevent a MAGA loss are already underway.
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Politics

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announces reelection bid
September 15, 2026 By John Wojcik
Touting numerous successes, he asks for chance to finish work undone.
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U.S.

Mamdani opens Mayor’s Office of Worker Power
September 8, 2026 By John Wojcik
He’s tasked city hall staff with aiding efforts to unionize workers.
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Opinion

Primary voters choose candidates on basis of issues
September 2, 2026 By John Wojcik
In Massachusetts, the youth vote goes to Ed Markey, 80, who bests Seth Moulton, 47
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Politics

Freedom Summer an important part of the life of Communist leader
August 21, 2026 By John Wojcik
Joelle Fishman, chair of the Connecticut CPUSA, talks about saving the right to vote and democracy in these perilous times.
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Politics

Progressive Angie Nixon upsets Alexander Vindman in Florida Senate primary
August 19, 2026 By Mark Gruenberg And John Wojcik
The socialist candidate will now face a well-funded GOP opponent in November.
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