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Today in labor history: Nat Turner captured

October 30, 2014 By Special to People’s World

On this day in 1831, Nat Turner, leader of one of the largest slave revolts in U.S. history was captured.

Packed house at 3rd annual Vito Marcantonio Forum

October 29, 2014 By Gabe Falsetta

Vito Marcantonio (1902-1954) was a fourteen-term Congressman from East Harlem.

Brad Pitt fires last shot in “Fury”

October 29, 2014 By Joseph Zimmermann

The film does boast some excellent performances, but by the second half, the script turns utterly preposterous.

Today in labor history: Birth of poet Dylan Thomas

October 27, 2014 By Special to People’s World

Some of Thomas's poems have entered the canon of poetry in the English language. His "Do not go gentle into that good night" has become almost a popular saying.

Today in Native history: Harrison extinguishes Ponca land rights

October 23, 2014 By Combined Sources

The tragedy of the Ponca Indians led to Nebraska's last significant land acquisition, when President Harrison issued a proclamation that extended the northern boundary of Nebraska into the Dakota territory.