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Undaunted by rain, Tacoma marchers demand “$15 now!”

March 12, 2014 By Tim Wheeler

It was International Women's Day, Mar. 8, and nearly 100 women and men marched in a steady downpour here to demand an increase in the minimumwage to $15 an hour.

Scientists warn California could experience megadrought

March 11, 2014 By Blake Skylar

Although the storm system that brought precipitation to LA is going to help combat the drought in the short-term, weather officials don't believe it will have a lasting effect. The drought is a product of climate...

Today in women’s history: “General” Harriet Tubman dies

March 10, 2014 By Special to People’s World

Called "general," "Moses" and "one of the bravest persons on this continent," Harriet Tubman, born around 1820, died today in 1913.

$Is Los Angeles poised to ban fracking?$

Is Los Angeles poised to ban fracking?

March 7, 2014 By Blake Skylar

It would halt all forms of "extreme well stimulation," including fracking, and require an independent multi-agency study be conducted exploring the economic, environmental, and health impacts of such drilling operations.

On health care “listening” tour, GOP Guinta ignores retirees

March 6, 2014 By Jennifer Kenny

When Guinta asked who in the room supported the Affordable Care Act, all audience members indicated their support.