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Murders of journalists on the rise worldwide

March 14, 2013 By Mark Gruenberg

Worldwide intimidation of journalists, including murders, is rising, a panel of experts warns. And the U.S., despite its free press traditions and constitutional protections, rarely protests, the panel adds.

Today in women’s history: Long live Fannie Lou Hamer

March 14, 2013 By Special to People’s World

On this day in 1977 Mississippi civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer passed away.

Good news for Alabama: Angela Davis to be honored

March 11, 2013 By Dan Turner

"The south does have a rich tradition of progressives. It might be thin, but it's strong."

Today in women’s history: Trial of Ethel and Julius Rosenberg begins

March 6, 2013 By Special to People’s World

The frame up of the Rosenbergs, fueled by Cold War, anti-communism and anti-Semitism, remains a terrible blot on our nation's history - a gross miscarriage of justice.

Today in women’s history: Mary McLeod Bethune honored

March 5, 2013 By Special to People’s World

On March 5, in 1985 the U.S. Postal Service issued a commemorative honoring Mary McLeod Bethune.