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This week in history: Dr. Joycelyn Elders testifies to Congress

July 23, 2018 By Special to People’s World

Twenty-five years ago, on July 23, 1993, President Bill Clinton’s nominee as 15th Surgeon General of the United States, Joycelyn Elders, testified at a Congressional confirmation hearing and openly affirmed her belief in factual sex education...

Paul Ryan quit fearing Democratic wave in November, say Wisconsinites

April 12, 2018 By Dominique Paul Noth

Ryan will continue to influence the GOP via money: He has some $14 million on-hand and already raised another $40 million for the RNC.

Unions carry Democrat to victory in Pennsylvania district won by Trump

March 14, 2018 By Mark Gruenberg

Conor Lamb's victory is the type of result that could result in a Democratic takeover of the U.S. House this fall.

The people speak: State of the Union not good under Trump

January 29, 2018 By Mark Gruenberg

While Trump may brag on himself tonight, his constituents—the American people—don’t share the sentiment.

Republicans target college student aid

January 4, 2018 By Mark Gruenberg

Just like the Republican tax plan, it puts corporate profits before students, asking families and students to pay more for a lower quality education.