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Today in labor history: Birth and death of Betty Friedan

February 4, 2015 By Special to People’s World

Betty Friedan was born on this date in 1921, and died on the same date in 2006 at the age of 85.

Colleen McCullough, 77: obit insults author, draws outrage

February 3, 2015 By Blake Skylar

The shockingly sexist obituary drew a collective groan of disgust, and readers, fans, and activists alike took to Twitter to defend the memory of the celebrated author.

Today in labor history: “What’s My Line?” debuts

February 2, 2015 By Eric A. Gordon

Sixty-five years ago, at 8 pm Eastern time on February 2, 1950, the game show What's My Line? debuted on CBS-TV.

Book offers analysis on Communist International

January 26, 2015 By Tony Pecinovsky

The history of U.S. communism and the Communist Party, USA isn't an easy subject to write about.

American Indians oppose glorification of Andrew Jackson

January 26, 2015 By Albert Bender

Native Americans are oppposing the campaign of local historians and an organization to raise the infamous Indian killer, Andrew Jackson to the status of a "great president."