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Maine and Quebec activists again protest U.S. anti-Cuban blockade

July 6, 2015 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

The U.S. and Cuban governments restored diplomatic relations, but U. S. measures humiliating and messing with the Cuban people are still in force.

What the Greek “no” vote means for American workers

July 6, 2015 By John Case

All the workers of the world, I hope, hear the Greek voice, as in ages past they did. Solidarity. Its time is now.

Today in history: Jan Hus burned at the stake 600 years ago

July 6, 2015 By Special to People’s World

In 1415, Czech religious reformer Jan Hus, condemned as a heretic against the doctrines of the Catholic Church, was burned at the stake.

Greeks kick bankers and austerity politicians in the teeth

July 6, 2015 By Victor Grossman

This courageous vote hit usually smug politicians and bankers so hard you could almost hear their teeth rattle.

Greece on the brink as default passes

July 1, 2015 By Emile Schepers

Since 2010, Greece has accepted harsh austerity requirements imposed by the Troika, in exchange for further loans to keep the government and economy afloat.