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Human Rights Day in the real world

December 12, 2009 By Marilyn Bechtel

Outside, gray skies and a chill wind cast a pall over drab storefronts and modest homes in the economically struggling West Oakland neighborhood.

Joy and inspiration mark Chicago People’s World banquet

December 12, 2009 By John Bachtell

Enjoying great music, food and politics, a full house celebrated the 22nd Annual People's World Banquet Dec. 6 at the Parthenon Restaurant.

Workers hit tax on ‘Cadillac’ health plans, ‘You are taxing Chevrolets!’

December 11, 2009 By John Wojcik

Workers, union members and lawmakers rallied in the nation's capital yesterday in support of health care reform but against funding it with a new tax on health benefits.

World Notes: Russia, Nepal, Israel, Uganda, Venezuela, Cuba

December 11, 2009 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

Nepal: World's highest cabinet meeting sends message on global warming.

Former guerilla wins Uruguayan presidency

December 11, 2009 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

In a runoff election on Nov. 29, José Mujica won the presidency by a 52 to 43 percent margin over former president Luis Alberto Lacalle of the right wing National Party.