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Day of reckoning set for Texas voter ID law

November 18, 2013 By Douglas Matus

Texas' voter ID law, passed by the Republican-controlled state legislature and widely condemned as discriminatory and unconstitutional, now has a day in court.

Ericka Huggins calls for continued conversations on race

November 15, 2013 By A.B. Wilkinson

On Monday, Oct. 28th, educator and activist Ericka Huggins spoke to students in an open forum at Laney College in Oakland, California.

Sen. Davis registers candidacy for governor

November 15, 2013 By Douglas Matus

State Senator Wendy Davis of Fort Worth filed her official candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Texas governor on Nov. 9.

National disgrace: Boehner blocks immigration vote

November 14, 2013 By PW Editorial

Once again John Boehner has allowed a right-wing extremist cabal in Congress to control the fate of important legislation.

Reports show $83 million right-wing empire is hijacking state governments

November 14, 2013 By Special to People’s World

An $83 million web of right-wing "think tanks" is moving to seize the legislative agends in every state across the country.