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August 6, 2015 By Special to People’s World

Ramsey Lewis, iconic leader in the contemporary jazz movement for 60 years, was born on May 27, 1935.

August 5, 2015 By Special to People’s World

"After 1981, Reagan and his followers willingly donned the mantle of union-busters." The firing of air traffic controllers was just the beginning.

August 3, 2015 By Eric A. Gordon

The slogan of the day was "Medicare: As American as Apple Pie."

August 3, 2015 By Special to People’s World

Martin Sheen has stated, "While acting is what I do for a living, activism is what I do to stay alive."

July 31, 2015 By Special to People’s World

She's best known as the author of Harry Potter, which has achieved worldwide reknown, won multiple awards, and sold more than 400 million copies.