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Kellogg’s lockout of bakery workers headed for court

July 25, 2014 By Mark Gruenberg

The NLRB seeks a court injunction ordering Kellogg's to take the workers back and bargain in good faith with their BCTGM, locked out last Oct.

Convergence in Jacksonville to call for Marissa Alexander’s freedom

July 18, 2014 By Aleta Alston-Toure

Regional and national activists will come together to support domestic violence survivor Marissa Alexander and strengthen opposition to mandatory minimum sentencing.

“Death Blow to Jim Crow” comes highly recommended

July 15, 2014 By Tony Pecinovsky

At its peak, the National Negro Congress (NNC) included over 3,000 civic, religious, fraternal, labor and community organizations representing millions people.

Victory for Al-Arian but justice still denied

July 11, 2014 By Tim Wheeler

All criminal charges were dropped against Palestinian leader, Dr. Sami Al-Arian on June 27, a ruling greeted by those who have fought for nearly two decades to free him.

Federal judge hears how NC law limits voting statewide

July 9, 2014 By Special to People’s World

"My forefathers didn't have the opportunity to register or vote," said Rosanell Eaton. "It is my intention to help people reach that point when they could do something."