Constitution

Today in labor history: 100,000 march on D.C. for ERA

July 9, 2013 By Special to People’s World

On July 9, 1978, over 100,000 marched on Washington D.C. in support of the Equal Rights Amendment.

Spying, privacy, and “brave new world”

June 10, 2013 By PW Editorial

Americans expect a government restrained by transparency and public oversight. But spying has become easier - more open to abuse.

Sheriff Joe Arpaio found guilty of racial profiling

May 28, 2013 By Special to People’s World

The ruling comes following a three-week trial in July and August over a pattern of unlawful practices by Arpaio and the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office on immigration sweeps and traffic stops.

Today in women’s history: ERA sent to states for ratification

March 21, 2013 By Special to People’s World

On March 21, 1972, Congress sent the Equal Rights Amendment to the states for ratification. The amendment fell three states short of being ratified, but the struggle continues to this day.

Today in black history: 15th amendment adopted

February 27, 2013 By Special to People’s World

On this day in 1869 the 15th amendment to the Constitution ,which concerns voting rights, was passed. The amendment made it against the law to deny a citizen the right to vote based on that citizen's...