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Canada’s prime minister jams anti-union law through Parliament

July 13, 2015 By Mark Gruenberg

"Unions are far more democratic, transparent, and accountable to their members than this prime minister and his government are to taxpayers."

Apache Stronghold caravan seeks to save sacred site from mining giant

July 10, 2015 By Albert Bender

They say that Oak Flat will be "damaged" by the mine. "Damaged" is an understatement. A two mile wide, 1,000 foot deep crater will result from the mining.

Today in African-American history: Mary McLeod Bethune born in 1875

July 10, 2015 By Special to People’s World

She organized African American women in the South to vote despite the Jim Crow poll tax and other racist restrictions.

D.C. council committee OKs nurse safe-staffing bill

July 10, 2015 By PAI

"Nurse-to-patient ratios is sound public policy, raising the bar for public safety."

Communist Party of South Sudan calls for negotiations to end civil war

July 10, 2015 By Gary Bono

The Communist Party of South Sudan is calling for inclusive negotiations which bring together all parties, factions, and groups affected by this war.