News – Page 3439 – People's World

UN vote on Palestine shakes things up

December 6, 2012 By Emile Schepers

Last week's vote in the UN's General Assembly, which afforded "nonmember observer state" status to Palestine, and the Israeli government's response, has created controversy.

Today in labor history: Black workers form national union

December 6, 2012 By Special to People’s World

African American delegates met in Washington, D.C., to form the Colored National Labor Union.

Texas pols get kickbacks from corporate welfare

December 6, 2012

In Texas, corporations get big gobs of tax money from state funds that are largely controlled by Governor Rick Perry and Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst.

People’s World Amistad Awards inspire action

December 6, 2012 By Special to People’s World

Solidarity, determination, and celebration were the watchwords at this year's post-election People's World Amistad Awards.

Public education under attack, say Michigan school superintendents

December 6, 2012 By John Rummel

Republicans are shamefully using the lame duck legislative session to ram through extremist legislation to overhaul public education in radical and dangerous ways.