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Today in labor history: 13th Amendment abolishes slavery

January 31, 2014 By Special to People’s World

The amendment said, "Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude ... shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction."

Will Facebook die out by 2017?

January 31, 2014 By Blake Skylar

According to a new study, one of the world's most popular social networks may be about to go the way of the dinosaur.

Infant mortality in Cuba hits new low

January 31, 2014 By Emile Schepers

The Cuban ministry of health released new statistics that show that the country's infant mortality rate has hit a record low, placing it far ahead of the U.S.

Wisconsin moves from progressive “dairyland” to “plutocrats’ paradise”

January 31, 2014 By Joseph Zimmermann

Wisconsin's governor is attempting to launch a presidential campaign based on his reputation for union-busting, and a state legislature that draws up legislation to satisfy the needs of one multimillionaire.

“Empire’s Ally: Canada and the War in Afghanistan”

January 30, 2014 By Conn Hallinan

"Empire's Ally: Canada and the War in Afghanistan," by Klassen and Greg Albo, asks the question, "Why did the Canadian government go to war in Afghanistan in 2001?"

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Today in labor history: 13th Amendment abolishes slavery

Will Facebook die out by 2017?

Infant mortality in Cuba hits new low

Wisconsin moves from progressive “dairyland” to “plutocrats’ paradise”

“Empire’s Ally: Canada and the War in Afghanistan”