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Today in history: Jan Hus burned at the stake 600 years ago

July 6, 2015 By Special to People’s World

In 1415, Czech religious reformer Jan Hus, condemned as a heretic against the doctrines of the Catholic Church, was burned at the stake.

Greeks kick bankers and austerity politicians in the teeth

July 6, 2015 By Victor Grossman

This courageous vote hit usually smug politicians and bankers so hard you could almost hear their teeth rattle.

Greek nation to vote on austerity

July 2, 2015 By Gary Bono

An event of great importance is scheduled for Sunday, July 5, in Greece.

Indigenous news: activism, identity, and honoring natives

July 2, 2015 By Andrea Perkins

On May 26, the town council in Newstead, New York voted to replace Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples' Day.

Rail workers, environmentalists to launch week of protests vs. oil trains

July 2, 2015 By PAI

They plan to note that oil-laden trains are so dangerous that transporting oil across the continent by train should be severely curtailed, if not ended.