Politics

George H.W. Bush’s record: Nothing to celebrate

December 4, 2018 By Mark Gruenberg

WASHINGTON — The old Latin phrase is “De mortuis nil nisi bonum,” translated as “speak nothing but good of the dead,” but when it comes to George H. W. Bush, the 41st president of the U.S.,...

Wisconsin Republicans to vote on weakening incoming Democratic governor’s power

December 4, 2018 By Scott Bauer

Demonstrators brave extreme cold in vigil outside the Capitol demanding that the GOP respect the will of the people.

White House tries to gag two million government workers

December 3, 2018 By Mark Gruenberg

WASHINGTON—The White House Office of Special Counsel has issued a blunt warning to the nation’s two million federal workers – Don’t “talk Trump,” either resistance or impeachment – at the office. And that’s drawn the ire...

Another broken promise: Trump VA’s housing money for vets

November 30, 2018 By Mark Gruenberg

"We are demanding the Inspector General investigate underpayments and missed payments to 360,000 veterans. This is a full-fledged scandal that harms people who put their lives on the line for our country."

CPUSA shares political assessment at international Communist meeting in Athens

November 30, 2018 By Special to People’s World

U.S. Communists tell world conference that defeating the extreme right is their top priority.