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August 1, 2012 By Special to People’s World

Wobblie organizer Frank Little is dragged by six masked men from his hotel room and hung from the Milwaukee Railroad trestle.

July 31, 2012 By Special to People’s World

The strike was ultimately a victory, earning a further $11 million in pensions and benefits.

July 30, 2012 By Charles Pervo

Retirees and health care advocates will celebrate the 47th anniversary of Medicare this week in events throughout the country.

July 30, 2012 By Special to People’s World

On July 30, 1965, President Lyndon Johnson signed legislation establishing Medicare and Medicaid. It came after decades of struggle.

July 27, 2012 By Mark Simpson

Almost 200 progressives here celebrated South American liberator Simon Bolivar's birthday, July 24.