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The people of Japan are in our hearts

March 14, 2011 By PW Editorial Board

We extend our deepest sympathy and solidarity to the people of Japan in the unfathomable tragedy that is still unfolding, and we think about the wider implications.

Right-wing “blizzard narrative” is anti-worker snow job

February 2, 2011 By Tony Pecinovsky

As a massive winter storm pounds much of the country, the tea party/Republicans are pushing a disastrous narrative: strangle vital public services, like snowplowing, then blame public workers and their unions.

Hire the unemployed to meet the snow emergency

February 2, 2011 By Jarvis Tyner

It’s time to hire the unemployed at union wages - start with laid off public workers - and help save lives and clean up this mess.

Rain is not only cause of Brazil disaster

January 19, 2011 By Special to People’s World

Reports from Brazil charge that politics and real estate greed contributed to the worst natural disaster in the country's history.

Floods raise major implications for Australia’s future

January 18, 2011 By Special to People’s World

Australia's Guardian newspaper writes the devastating floods in Australia raise major implications for the nation on water management, agriculture and fossil fuels that feed global warming/climate change.