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Judge bars Trump’s 2020 census citizenship question

January 15, 2019 By Special to People’s World

A federal court has rejected the Trump administration’s addition of a citizenship question to the 2020 census.

Overcrowded classrooms, privatization schemes force LA teachers to strike

January 14, 2019 By Mark Gruenberg

The teachers in Los Angeles, with the support of students and parents, are striking the second largest public school system in the nation.

Protesters denounce Cleveland jail conditions

January 14, 2019 By Special to People’s World

Since last June eight people have died and 55 attempted suicide while in custody.

Secret White House memo says end pensions and retiree health benefits

January 11, 2019 By Mark Gruenberg

And James Sherk, the “labor” advisor for Trump’s Domestic Policy Council, also demands Trump call for enacting pension “reforms” – a code word for cuts – for the nation’s current two million federal workers.

Persecution, torture, global warming: The health challenges of an asylum-seeker

January 8, 2019 By Marc Lavietes

PTSD, depression, and infectious diseases are common among asylum-seekers. Medical organizations are taking note.