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Could you survive on $2 a day?

December 18, 2012 By Gabriel Thompson

Nearly 1.4 million American households live on that much per person.

Today in labor history: Farm workers on trial

December 18, 2012 By Special to People’s World

On this day in 1830, the trial of nearly 350 agricultural workers began in England.

Sandy Hook vigils mourn victims, vow action

December 17, 2012 By John Bachtell

Candlelight vigils were held nationwide mourning the victims of the Dec. 14 massacre. They promised hope for a national conversation and vows for action on mental health care and gun control.

Today in labor history: FDR lifts internment of Japanese Americans

December 17, 2012 By Special to People’s World

President Roosevelt lifted the "military-necessary exclusion" of Japanese Americans from the West Coast, marking the beginning of the end of a shameful chapter of U.S. history.

Congressional progressives: “Chained CPI” throws seniors off the cliff

December 17, 2012 By John Wojcik

Members of the Progressive Caucus in Congress are calling on colleagues to oppose what they say is nothing more than a dangerous back-door attempt to cut Social Security.