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December 3, 2014 By Rishi Lekhi

Three decades after lethal gas swept through Bhopal, the central Indian city remains haunted by memories of the world's worst industrial disaster.

December 1, 2014 By Special to People’s World

On December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks, 42 years old, was arrested in Montgomery, Ala., for refusing to give up her seat on a public bus.

November 26, 2014 By Kelly Sinclair

Let Lincoln's words lead us back to remembering that this is a day of humility and healing, not of seeking bargains before the sun has set.

November 25, 2014 By Special to People’s World

On Nov. 25, 1952, and following the death four days prior of William Green, George Meany became the new president of the AFL.

November 25, 2014 By Emile Schepers

Some categories not covered by the executive order need to be brought out of the shadows, perhaps under another order in the future.