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Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela on his 95th birthday

July 24, 2013 By Emile Schepers

Former South African President Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela celebrated his 95th birthday on Thursday, July 18.

Oakland’s Trayvon Martin rally: “Keep fighting” for justice

July 23, 2013 By Michelle Kern

Oakland youth took leadership of the event, spotlighting the effects of the shooting and verdict. They took turns to speak movingly of their reactions to hearing of the death of Martin.

Detroit’s bankruptcy problem rooted in capitalism

July 19, 2013 By John Rummel

Blame for Detroit's decline, and solutions Governor Rick Snyder and his appointed Emergency Manager Kevyn Orr proposed in today's bankruptcy press conference, left key players in that decline blameless.

Today in labor history: S.C. hospital workers win union recognition strike

July 18, 2013 By Special to People’s World

For over three months, 400 African-American hospital workers, mostly women, walked off their jobs in protest over discrimination and the right to form a union.

Stevie Wonder boycotts Florida, opposes “stand your ground” (video)

July 17, 2013 By Teresa Albano

The 63-year-old singer said at a concert in Quebec City, Canada, on July 14, that until the law is abolished in Florida, he will "never" perform there again.