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Senate inundated with demands to end “silent” filibuster

January 18, 2013 By John Wojcik

Senate offices are getting buried under tens of thousands of letters and a huge coalition has managed to spur one million calls into the Capitol.

AFL-CIO calls for universal voter registration

December 14, 2012 By John Wojcik

The labor movement has added its voice to the demands for voting reform that are sweeping the nation.

Today in history: President Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address

November 19, 2012 By Special to People’s World

One of the best-known speeches in American history, it was delivered by Lincoln in the midst of the Civil War, November 19, 1863, at the dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery

Obama campaign enters new stage: The Action

November 14, 2012 By Teresa Albano

President Obama thanked them for their hard work and urged all to stay involved in grassroots action for the good of the country.

AFSCME reports earlier Wisconsin, Ohio battles sharply boosted 2012 turnout

November 12, 2012 By Mark Gruenberg

Battles over collective bargaining rights for state and local government workers sharply boosted overall labor enthusiasm and turnout in those two states this year.