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People’s World is a voice for progressive change and socialism in the United States. It provides news and analysis of, by, and for the labor and democratic movements to our readers across the country and around the world. People’s World traces its lineage to the Daily Worker newspaper, founded by communists, socialists, union members, and other activists in Chicago in 1924.

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Culture

August 28th online 65th anniversary reading of ‘The Ballad of Emmett Till’
August 26, 2020 By Special to People’s World
The Fountain Theatre has a long and esteemed history of producing and often premiering plays addressing the African-American experience, as well as other topics from a socially progressive standpoint.
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Culture

Eric Bentley, critic, playwright, Brecht translator, Hanns Eisler fan, dies at 103
August 17, 2020 By Special to People’s World
Readers and theatergoers who appreciate the work of Bertolt Brecht, and reading about it in English, have primarily Eric Bentley to thank. His contributions are truly beyond measure.
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Culture

Latino Theater Company offers free virtual online season starting August 18
August 17, 2020 By Special to People’s World
Pay no attention to this dateline! Although the storied Latino Theater Company is based here, the virtual online season can be accessed literally from wherever you are in the world!
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Culture

Portugal mourns death of leading cultural worker Fernanda Lapa
August 11, 2020 By Special to People’s World
Fernanda Lapa was a leading light of the stage and the activist scene.
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Politics

Japanese unions win 100 percent increase in coronavirus subsidy
July 30, 2020 By Special to People’s World
IndustriALL Global Union’s Japanese affiliates have won a 100 per cent increase in the employment adjustment subsidy (EAS).
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News

Illinois Communists condemn Trump’s move toward guns and secret police
July 24, 2020 By Special to People’s World
“The City of Chicago is united in rejecting the provocation of the Trump administration in sending hundreds of militarized, highly armed secret-police gunmen into our streets in the midst of a public health crisis and economic...
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U.S.

Angy Lebowitz, lifelong activist in the ‘good fight,’ to celebrate 100th birthday
July 20, 2020 By Special to People’s World
To commemorate the 100th birthday of lifelong People's World supporter Angy Lebowitz, we share interviews with her that first appeared in our pages in 1995 and 2006.
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Labor

Farm Aid stands with meatpacking workers for COVID-19 protection
July 10, 2020 By Special to People’s World
Nearly 40,000 food workers have tested positive for COVID-19.
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