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Memories of a Jewish American red diaper baby

August 14, 2019 By Susan Gosman

Memories are powerful. Certainly they inform who we are, but they can be tricksters.

Hong Kong protesters have their flags backward

August 14, 2019 By Ian Goodrum

Whitewashing the crimes of colonial powers, to say nothing of waving their flag, demonstrates a profound ignorance of history.

400th Anniversary Anti-Slavery Cinema Commemoration in Los Angeles

August 14, 2019 By Special to People’s World

The 400th Anniversary Anti-Slavery Cinema Commemoration takes place from 12:00 noon to 10:00 pm, on Sun., Aug. 25, at the Los Angeles Workers Center.

Germans brace for fall showdown with their new breed of fascists

August 13, 2019 By Victor Grossman

While Trump attacks immigrants in America Europe’s fascists push for electoral victory in several German states.

Scottsboro and the quiet courage of Mary Licht

August 8, 2019 By Tim Wheeler

Licht was herself in jail when she learned of the Scottsboro Nine. “I told my co-worker that when we were released," she said, "I would secure the International Labor Defense (ILD) for their case.” She was...