Al Neal

Award winning journalist Al Neal is PW associate editor for labor and politics. He is also the chief photographer for People's World. He is a member of the Chicago News Guild, Society of Professional Journalists, Professional Photographers of America, National Sports Media Association, and The Ernest Brooks Foundation.

LATEST ARTICLES BY Al Neal

News

U.S. women make their historic mark at Tokyo Olympics
August 9, 2021 By Al Neal
The games ended, as they began, with empty stadiums and gilded pageantry.
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Sports

U.S. Women’s National Team appeals ‘flawed’ equal pay court ruling
August 3, 2021 By Al Neal
“We believe in our case and we know our value.”
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World

Race for gold continues in Tokyo as the pandemic worsens
July 30, 2021 By Al Neal
Japan extends the state of emergency in the country.
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Sports

Simone Biles carries weight of the world on her shoulders
July 28, 2021 By Al Neal
Greatest gymnast of all time an outspoken advocate for the female athletes of the world.
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Politics

Cardboard cut-outs of fans dampens the spirits at Olympics opening
July 26, 2021 By Al Neal
The lack of loud cheering lets in the sounds of demonstrators yelling in the streets outside.
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Sports

The Scorecard: Introducing the Cleveland Guardians baseball team
July 23, 2021 By Al Neal
The day many Native American and Indigenous baseball fans have been waiting for—fighting for—finally arrived.
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U.S.

Study reveals shocking decline in life expectancy in the U.S.
July 21, 2021 By Al Neal
Blacks and Latinos hit the hardest in the decline fueled by COVID, other health issues, and a poor healthcare system.
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World

COVID-19 throws Tokyo and Olympics into a panic
July 20, 2021 By Al Neal
As of Tuesday morning, there are 71 confirmed cases including 31 from among the tens of thousands of international attendees.
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