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Demands grow for fair and inclusive immigration reform

February 11, 2013 By Joelle Fishman

Immigrant rights organizations, labor, faith based, and civil rights groups have embraced the urgency for comprehensive immigration reform.

Top Latino labor leader talks immigration law with Obama

February 7, 2013 By Mark Gruenberg

Service Employees Secretary-Treasurer Eliseo Medina told President Obama of SEIU's all-out commitment to immigration reform.

Today in history: Civil rights activist Rosa Parks born 100 years ago

February 4, 2013 By Special to People’s World

In honor of the centennial of the birth of Rosa Parks, we are rerunning the following People's World article, "Rosa Parks: courageous fighter for justice, " by Debbie Bell.

Mississippi Nissan workers “honor democracy” with fight for union

January 31, 2013 By John Rummel

Organizing Canton could be a stepping-stone to organizing the South's growing auto industry. "This particular campaign is beneficial both for the nation and for the world."

Boy Scouts might drop anti-gay clause

January 31, 2013 By Dan Margolis

The Boy Scouts of America issued a surprise announcement Jan. 28 saying that it was "actively considering" ending its long-time ban on gay members and leaders.