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Illinois: One pen away from abolishing the death penalty

January 14, 2011 By Pepe Lozano

Lawmakers are poised to make Illinois the first state to end capital punishment since 2009.

CPUSA condemns Arizona shootings, incitement

January 9, 2011 By Special to People’s World

The Communist Party USA issued the following statement Jan. 9 unequivocally condemning the shootings in Arizona and the ultra-right, anti-government political atmosphere.

Illinois House moves to abolish death penalty

January 7, 2011 By Pepe Lozano

CHICAGO - In a landmark vote Jan. 6, the Illinois House passed a measure to abolish the death penalty in the state.

Lincoln’s fiery trial was America’s too

January 6, 2011 By Teresa Albano

Book review: Eric Foner's "The Fiery Trial: Abraham Lincoln and American Slavery."

Scott sisters freed!

January 4, 2011

Jamie and Gladys Scott received the news on December 29 that their 16-year prison ordeal was over at last: Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour commuted their double-life sentences and ordered them out of prison. They were originally...