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Supreme Court hears Texas plan to replace democracy with oligarchy

January 6, 2016 By Larry Rubin

Once again, right wingers have come up with a scheme to dilute and diminish the voting power of minorities, and they might get what they want.

After leak, methane plagues Porter Ranch, California

January 5, 2016 By Blake Skylar

The well from which it came lacked a working safety valve; while one was supposed to be implemented back in 1979, the company failed to do this.

This week in history: FDR calls for Four Freedoms

January 4, 2016 By Special to People’s World

U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt articulated the fundamental goals of Four Freedoms that people "everywhere in the world" ought to enjoy.

Baltimore residents push for change after mistrial in Freddie Gray killing

December 18, 2015 By Chauncey K. Robinson

A mistrial was declared in the trial of Baltimore police officer, William Porter, who was charged in connection with Gray's death.

For labor, 2015 began and ended with political action

December 18, 2015 By Mark Gruenberg

The year kicked off with a comprehensive "Raise The Wage" campaign and the advocation of a wide-ranging package of measures to restore the middle class.