John Wojcik

John Wojcik is Editor-in-Chief of People's World. He joined the staff as Labor Editor in May 2007 after working as a union meat cutter in northern New Jersey. There, he served as a shop steward and a member of a UFCW contract negotiating committee. In the 1970s and '80s, he was a political action reporter for the Daily World, this newspaper's predecessor, and was active in electoral politics in Brooklyn, New York.

LATEST ARTICLES BY John Wojcik

Politics

Trumpite terrorists planning attacks all over the country
January 15, 2021 By John Wojcik
While authorities scramble to protect Washington, concerns grow about the threat in state capitals.
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U.S.

Mounting evidence of GOP reps aiding Capitol invasion
January 14, 2021 By John Wojcik
More than 30 House members pushing for investigation of Republican colleagues who gave terrorists tours of Capital buildings the day before the coup attempt.
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Politics

Legislation opens path to removing insurrectionist Senators Hawley and Cruz
January 12, 2021 By John Wojcik
Kicking the two coup supporters out of the Senate seen as a must if the fascist insurgency threatening the nation is to be put down.
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Politics

Lawmakers move to put a permanent end to Trump-led terror
January 11, 2021 By John Wojcik
Support grows to oust president now and, failing that, impeachment. One article was introduced in the House Monday.
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Politics

Momentum grows for immediate removal of President Trump
January 8, 2021 By Mark Gruenberg And John Wojcik
There is a growing realization that his removal is just a first step in a needed reckoning for the entire U.S. system of democracy.
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Politics

Warnock and Ossoff victories end GOP control of the Senate
January 7, 2021 By John Wojcik
While a Day of Infamy was unfolding in the nation’s capital, an historic people’s victory for all Americans took place in Georgia.
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Politics

Democratic victories in Georgia end GOP rule in the Senate
January 6, 2021 By John Wojcik
Georgians make Raphael Warnock, the first African American from their state a U.S. senator, and send Jon Ossoff, the youngest person ever, to that same body.
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Politics

Georgia voters in the millions rise up in historic election today
January 5, 2021 By John Wojcik
Record turnout reflects the determination of the people to smash voter suppression and have their voices heard.
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