U.S. – Page 1133 – People's World

Today in women’s history: Barbie is born

March 9, 2015 By Special to People’s World

Barbie became the figurehead of an extensive and highly lucrative brand of Mattel dolls and accessories.

Bell, East Harlem historian, featured at Vito Marcantonio Forum

March 6, 2015 By Gabe Falsetta

The VMF is a historical, cultural, and educational organization that brings together people from a wide variety of backgrounds.

Remembering women’s history: Lucy Parsons

March 6, 2015 By Special to People’s World

Lucy Ella Gonzales Parsons, a working-class leader and spouse of one of the Haymarket martyrs, died March 7, 1942 in Chicago.

Activists conduct peaceful disobedience to aid formerly incarcerated

March 5, 2015 By Marilyn Bechtel

The Labor Council's statement called incarceration "a labor issue," and urged Alameda County to "be a leader and a model in California"

St. Louis Democratic primary round-up: Incumbents win, one upset

March 5, 2015 By Al Neal

In St. Louis, this election is viewed as the de facto general election (to be held Apr. 7). As some residents put it, it's "the only election that matters."