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Three in a row: SCOTUS upholds marriage equality, Obamacare, Fair Housing Act

June 26, 2015 By Tim Wheeler

"These decisions show how much is at stake in our nation's highest court and how critical it is that Americans consider the Supreme Court as we choose our next president."

In 6-3 decision, Supreme Court upholds Affordable Care Act

June 25, 2015 By Special to People’s World

"After more than 50 votes in Congress to repeal this law, after multiple challenges to this law before the Supreme Court, the Affordable Care Act is here to stay."

Judge recognizes personhood of chimpanzee plaintiff

May 5, 2015 By Emile Schepers

A large variety of species show a propensity for mutually supportive social behavior, few more than chimpanzees and other apes and monkeys.

Courts block Voter ID schemes in Texas and Wisconsin

October 10, 2014 By Will Weissert And Todd Richmond

A federal judge likened Texas' strict voter ID requirement to a poll tax meant to suppress minority voter turnout and struck it down less than a month before Election Day.

Drug companies charged with deceiving public on prescription painkillers

May 22, 2014 By Special to People’s World

Companies obscured addictive effects of OxyContin, Percocet and other dangerous opioid painkillers, according to complaint filed on behalf of the People of the State of California.