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Hurricane Matthew damage worsened by government short-sightedness

October 7, 2016 By Larry Rubin

No matter how dire the tragedy, Governor Rick Scott is plumbing it for political gain.

From Haiti to Florida, Hurricane Matthew on the rampage

October 6, 2016 By Pierre Richard Luxama, David McFadden And Associated Press

Many don’t have the resources to escape harm's way.

Senate delayed train safety rule days before Hoboken accident

October 3, 2016 By Mark Gruenberg And John Wojcik

A GOP-run U.S. Senate panel approved legislation delaying a safety system that could have prevented the accident.

This week in history: The SS Andrea Doria sinks off Nantucket

July 26, 2016 By Special to People’s World

Unanswered questions about the tragedy, and questions of cause and blame, have haunted survivors and investigators for 60 years.

Tipping point: America confronts race and policing

July 8, 2016 By PW Editorial

Like most, we are profoundly saddened and grief-stricken by these horrific events; our hearts go out to the families of those killed, civilian and police alike.