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Chicago’s “Red Squad” stories reveal damage to democracy

June 7, 2013 By Special to People’s World

CHICAGO - A lively symposium on this city's infamous "Red Squad" took place June 1 at the Chicago History Museum.

Today in labor history: Freedom Riders attacked in Alabama

May 14, 2013 By Special to People’s World

On May 14, 1961, Freedom Riders were brutally attacked by violent, well-armed and organized mobs of Klansmen and other terrorists in Anniston and Birmingham, Ala., with the support of local law enforcement and politicians.

IRS “scandal” may not be so scandalous after all

May 14, 2013 By John Wojcik

One of the numerous "scandal" stories in the news this week is the revelation that the IRS supposedly "targeted" conservative political groups for special attention and tax audits.

U.S. must recognize Venezuela’s elections

April 19, 2013 By Dan Kovalik

The facts surrounding the voting process and election outcome in Venezuela demonstrate that U.S. refusal to recognize Maduro has nothing to do with the U.S.'s alleged concerns for democracy, but rather, its complete disdain for it.

Vigils remember victims, vow action on gun violence

April 17, 2013 By Teresa Albano

Across the country, participants at gun violence vigils vowed to pressure the Senate to pass a bipartisan bill, mandating background checks for firearm purchases at gun shows and online.