Politics – Page 726 – People's World

Unions, workers, EPI back Warren bill to crack down on ‘private equity’ funds

August 9, 2019 By Mark Gruenberg

So-called “private equity” investment funds, one of the worst manifestations of anti-worker corrupt corporate capitalism, left Madelyn Garcia and her co-workers without jobs.

Scottsboro and the quiet courage of Mary Licht

August 8, 2019 By Tim Wheeler

Licht was herself in jail when she learned of the Scottsboro Nine. “I told my co-worker that when we were released," she said, "I would secure the International Labor Defense (ILD) for their case.” She was...

The mass democratic upsurge and the fight for unity

August 7, 2019 By John Bachtell

Part 6 of the main report delivered to the 31st National Convention of the Communist Party USA.

Demonstrators take battle against white supremacy to Trump’s front door

August 7, 2019 By Mark Gruenberg

Protesters at White House warn congressional reps who fail to curb guns that they too will be ousted in 2020.

War on humanity: Inside the refugee camps of Ciudad Juárez, Part Two

August 6, 2019 By Al Neal

Regardless of the Trump administration and its vicious migration deterrents, each family here wanted nothing more than a shot at the American Dream, shattered though it may be.