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Today in history: Bicentennial of pioneer feminist Elizabeth Cady Stanton

November 12, 2015 By Special to People’s World

Elizabeth Cady Stanton was an abolitionist and leading figure of the early women's movement.

Many right-wingers defeated at the polls this year

November 6, 2015 By Larry Rubin

The American people as a whole can take hope from the fact that right wingers across the U.S. are facing stronger and stronger challenges - many were defeated Tuesday.

Indigenous news: First Nations MPs elected, Day of the Dead history

November 2, 2015 By Andrea Perkins

Last Monday's election was historic for Canada's First Nations community.

UN General Assembly once more rejects U.S. blockade of Cuba

October 29, 2015 By W. T. Whitney Jr.

The UN General Assembly voted on Cuba's resolution calling for "an end to the economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed by the U.S. against Cuba."

Today in history: First American woman ambassador appointed

October 28, 2015 By Special to People’s World

On this date in 1949, Helen Eugenie Moore Anderson became the first woman to hold the post of U.S. ambassador when she was sworn in by Truman.