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, as a member of a UFCW contract negotiating committee, and as an activist in the union's campaign to win public support for Wal-Mart workers. 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

Politics

Momentum grows for immediate removal of President Trump
January 8, 2021 By Mark Gruenberg And John Wojcik
There is a growing realization that his removal is just a first step in a needed reckoning for the entire U.S. system of democracy.
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Politics

Warnock and Ossoff victories end GOP control of the Senate
January 7, 2021 By John Wojcik
While a Day of Infamy was unfolding in the nation’s capital, an historic people’s victory for all Americans took place in Georgia.
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Politics

Democratic victories in Georgia end GOP rule in the Senate
January 6, 2021 By John Wojcik
Georgians make Raphael Warnock, the first African American from their state a U.S. senator, and send Jon Ossoff, the youngest person ever, to that same body.
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Politics

Georgia voters in the millions rise up in historic election today
January 5, 2021 By John Wojcik
Record turnout reflects the determination of the people to smash voter suppression and have their voices heard.
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Politics

Trump phone call an attempt to overthrow the U.S. government
January 3, 2021 By John Wojcik
In an extraordinary call, Trump pressures Georgia secretary of state to recalculate the vote in his favor - sparking calls for a second impeachment.
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Politics

December was pandemic’s deadliest month; vaccination campaign crawls along
January 2, 2021 By John Wojcik
The vaccination system in the hands of big business is so slow that it would, at the current pace, take 10 years to reach most of the population.
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Politics

Republican Sen. Hawley to tie up Jan. 6 Electoral College certification
December 30, 2020 By John Wojcik
Key Dem. senator Chris Murphy of Connecticut warns that it is a serious attack on democracy.
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Politics

GOP senators feel the heat on $2,000 stimulus
December 29, 2020 By John Wojcik
Sen. Sanders says he will filibuster defense bill to force a vote on the higher stimulus checks.
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