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Disney, big biz, fight Florida sick-time measure

August 27, 2012 By Ben Markeson

Progressive forces here have put a ballot initiative mandating paid sick time onto the Nov. 6 ballot. Disney World and other interests are going all-out to block it.

Government paid to influence Cuba 5 jury

August 24, 2012 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

Miami area newspapers and television outlets blanketed the region with reports and editorials directed against the Five before and during their trial that ended in 2001.

Anti-nuclear weapons activist returns to prison

August 24, 2012 By Marilyn Bechtel

With prayer and song, dozens of supporters saw anti-nuclear weapons campaigner Susan Crane back to prison.

Pa. voter coalition fired up by repressive ID law

August 24, 2012 By Special to People’s World

The non-partisan Pennsylvania Voter ID Coalition field office is up and running at 310 W. Chelten Ave.

Musicians, shooting victim react to Mustaine’s anti-Obama rant

August 23, 2012 By Blake Skylar

Dave Mustaine, frontman of thrash metal band Megadeth, has recently generated much controversy with his continuous flow of hateful, right-wing comments.