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Uproar, protests, as Michigan house passes right-to-work law
December 7, 2012Amid protests, arrests, a lockout from the state capitol building and a Democratic walkout, the GOP-run Michigan House passed a so-called "right to work" law on Dec. 6.
Read morePeople’s World media forum talks immigrant rights
December 6, 2012"If we are going to advance the rights of all workers we must not let immigration be a wedge to pit worker against worker."
Read moreTexas pols get kickbacks from corporate welfare
December 6, 2012In Texas, corporations get big gobs of tax money from state funds that are largely controlled by Governor Rick Perry and Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst.
Read morePeople’s World Amistad Awards inspire action
December 6, 2012Solidarity, determination, and celebration were the watchwords at this year's post-election People's World Amistad Awards.
Read morePublic education under attack, say Michigan school superintendents
December 6, 2012Republicans are shamefully using the lame duck legislative session to ram through extremist legislation to overhaul public education in radical and dangerous ways.
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