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Working Families Party, citing “historic coalition,” backs Cuomo re-election bid

June 2, 2014 By David Mirtz

In spite of deep anger and skepticism about New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's sincerity, the Working Families Party has endorsed his re-election bid.

Seattle City Council panel OKs $15 an hour minimum wage

May 31, 2014 By Combined Sources

An ordinance that gradually increases the minimum wage in Seattle to $15 an hour was approved Thursday by a City Council committee, setting up a full council vote next week.

High point of the week: House votes to end medical pot crackdowns

May 30, 2014 By Combined Sources

The somewhat surprising 219-189 vote came as the House debated a bill funding the Justice Department's budget. The measure now heads to the Democratic Senate.

Chris Christie’s hero

May 19, 2014 By Norman Markowitz

In Christie's own words, one can see what he really stands for. His praise of Walker, the Koch-owned governor of Wisconsin, shows his true political colors.

Today in labor history: Anti-Monopoly Party founded

May 14, 2014 By Special to People’s World

There were 200 delegates from 16 states at the convention, including 61 from Illinois and Michigan.