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Moment of silence honors Memphis sanitation workers

February 1, 2018 By Adrian Sainz

Fed up with bad working conditions, low pay, and a lack of benefits, 1,300 black sanitation workers went on strike.

“Hostiles”: An apology for imperialism in a colorful package

February 1, 2018 By Kimball Cariou

If a film references actual history and includes stunning visuals and acting, it can become accepted and internalized as “the truth.” Such is the case here.

An island adrift: Debt, disaster and destiny for Puerto Rico

January 30, 2018 By Ricardo Alarcón de Quesada

In 1944, under the title “An Island Adrift,” Juan Bosch published an article in solidarity with the struggle for the independence of Puerto Rico.

Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier speaks with People’s World

January 30, 2018 By Mark Maxey

Even behind bars, Leonard Peltier has been the voice of reason for over 41 years to the Native people.

Berlin honors anti-fascists; we should honor fighters for equality

January 29, 2018 By David Bacon

It's all about class and race, and who holds power when those monuments are erected. Berliners can see it, walking through their city every day.