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Confederate flag taken down at South Carolina Capitol

July 10, 2015 By Combined Sources

The state's Senate and House voted to remove the flag; chants of "take it down" eventually morphed into chants of "U.S.A." as the flag was lowered.

Greece on the brink as default passes

July 1, 2015 By Emile Schepers

Since 2010, Greece has accepted harsh austerity requirements imposed by the Troika, in exchange for further loans to keep the government and economy afloat.

North Carolina NAACP leader released from jail after voting rights protest

June 18, 2015 By Special to People’s World

"We were planning to stay in jail overnight in defiance against being arrested, unconstitutionally, based on the sound or volume of our voices."

New Haven march calls for hiring to end jobs crisis

June 17, 2015 By Joelle Fishman

Every neighborhood and many unions rallied together behind the banner of New Haven Rising for good jobs for city residents.

Retired people add their voices to anti-Rauner upsurge

June 12, 2015 By Scott Marshall

Some media and folks with cameras were threatened; told that they were violating the Homeland Security Act. Really.