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45,000 workers march in support of Second Bill of Rights

August 13, 2012 By Ben Sears

The 45,000 workers and their allies came to hear labor leaders, community activists, and elected officials voice their frustration with politicians' failure to address the needs of working people.

Today in labor history: First woman joins the Marines

August 13, 2012 By Special to People’s World

The first to do so was Opha Mae Johnson.

Unions on Romney’s VP choice: Wrong for America

August 13, 2012 By John Wojcik

"As CEO of Bain Capital, Romney made his fortune by hollowing out the dreams of ordinary American workers. The Romney-Ryan budget would wreak the same kind of economic damage on households nationwide."

Hopes soar as Elwha dams come down and salmon return

August 13, 2012 By Tim Wheeler

For 100 years, two hydroelectric dams on the Elwha River blocked fish from their spawning grounds, destroying one of the world's most bountiful salmon fisheries.

Indigenous mobilization challenges Colombian government

August 13, 2012 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

Indigenous resistance in Colombia has become a social movement.