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Why the filibuster must go

November 8, 2021 By Nell Myhand And Rev. Tom McAninley

51 votes placed justices on the Supreme Court for life, justices who are now undermining voting rights. Surely, 51 votes should be enough to save our democracy and the lives of the poor and low-wage workers...

Things Youngkin didn’t mention about the history of education in Virginia

November 5, 2021 By Geoffrey Jacques

Education itself in the state is a product of the fight to undo the legacy of slavery and oppression.

COP26 climate summit only scratching surface of what’s needed, activists charge

November 5, 2021 By John Bachtell

Representing the developing countries on the frontlines of climate change, Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley said, “We want to exist 100 years from now.”

Workers welcome OSHA emergency antivirus standard; GOP doesn’t

November 5, 2021 By Mark Gruenberg

Standard sharply reduces the fear workers have had to go to work with uncertainty about getting infected with the virus and fear of unpaid sick time.

Connecticut group home workers strike Sunrise for wages, pensions, dignity

November 5, 2021 By Special to People’s World

Most are making less than $17-an-hour and have to pay $6,000 in monthly premiums for family health insurance coverage. The CEO, meanwhile, rakes in a $325k annual salary.