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Iran elections: disqualifying candidates, arresting unionists

March 1, 2016 By C.J. Atkins

In the Iran parliamentary election held February 26, progressive Iranians and trade unionists got little reprieve from the repressive theocratic state in the run-up to the vote.

Iran sanctions eased, exiles urge more progress on democratic rights

January 22, 2016 By C.J. Atkins

The Tudeh Party brought attention to the government's economic failings as one reason for its willingness to negotiate with international powers.

U.S. Labor Against the War: back the Iran nuke deal!

August 12, 2015 By Mark Gruenberg

The organization that led the drive to force organized labor to oppose the Iraq War, is calling on unionists to back the proposed agreement that curbs Iran's nuclear development program.

Huckabee comparison of Iran deal to Holocaust reflects power of money

July 27, 2015 By Larry Rubin

To get elected, many right-wing politicians depend upon millions from AIPAC, the oil-rich Koch brothers and the gambling casino tycoon Sheldon Adelson.

Tell Congress to support peace with Iran

July 20, 2015 By PW Editorial

Experts call its curbs on Iran's potential nuclear weapons development more complete than anything they had expected. But the pact is about much more than nuclear weapons.