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Today in labor history: Wreck of the Old 97

September 26, 2013 By Special to People’s World

The derailment left 11 of the eighteen on board dead and the remaining seven injured. Among the dead were engineer Broady, the conductor, and the flagman.

Video: Springsteen sings “Nueva Canción” as tribute to people of Argentina, Chile

September 18, 2013 By Michael Warren

Bruce Springsteen has mustered his best Spanish in a tribute to the people of Argentina.

Today in labor history: Influential rapper Tupac Shakur dies

September 13, 2013 By Special to People’s World

On this day in 1996, rap artist and actor Tupac Amaru Shakur died, leaving a legacy that has influenced millions of working class young people, and subsequent hip hop artists.

Today in labor history: IWW’s “Little Red Songbook” published

August 19, 2013 By Special to People’s World

The book included famous pro-worker songs like "The Internationale" and "Solidarity Forever."

Progressive U.S. singer banned from entering New Zealand

August 15, 2013 By Greg Rose

"You can't board that flight. You're not welcome in New Zealand."