Pepe Lozano

Chicagoan Pepe Lozano was a staff writer with the People's World through 2014. He comes from an activist family and has lived on the city's southwest side in a predominantly Mexican-American community his whole life. Lozano now works as a union organizer.

LATEST ARTICLES BY Pepe Lozano

U.S.

World Youth Festival to be held in South Africa
November 1, 2010 By Pepe Lozano
Thousands of youth and students from countries across the globe will convene in South Africa Dec. 13-21, to participate in the 17th World Festival of Youth and Students.
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Labor

Navistar workers say voting Nov. 2 is about good paying jobs
October 29, 2010 By Pepe Lozano
MELROSE PARK, Ill. - "We need to elect leaders that are friendly to labor and understand that what we need is more jobs, because without jobs, this country can't operate," said Ralph Porter, longtime Navistar worker.
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Labor

On Halloween support union-made treats and go green
October 26, 2010 By Pepe Lozano
If your wondering, which costumes you or your kids, are wearing this Halloween or which treats to choose from, then look no further because labor and environmental groups may have the answer.
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U.S.

Civil rights complaints against schools at record high
October 25, 2010 By Pepe Lozano
The Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights has received a record-breaking number of complaints this year arguing the civil rights of students are being violated.
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U.S.

Hip-hop’s Rhymefest to run for Chicago city council
October 22, 2010 By Pepe Lozano
CHICAGO - Che "Rhymefest" Smith, a 33-year-old Hip-hop artist and third generation resident of the southside's Woodlawn neighborhood, announced Oct. 22, that he will run for alderman of the 20th Ward.
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U.S.

GOP aims to suppress Latino vote
October 21, 2010 By Pepe Lozano
A recent GOP ad urged Latinos to stay home rather than vote, but it may actually provoke a backlash and motivate Latinos to vote.
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Opinion

“Social Network” is a must see
October 20, 2010 By Pepe Lozano
"The Social Network" highlights the positive and far-reaching aspects of the inevitable online revolution sweeping the world through Facebook. But the film also emphasizes the betrayal, greed, and lonely attributes that came to the network's creator...
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U.S.

Who is Ines Sainz?
October 18, 2010 By Pepe Lozano
"I like to look good, but that in no way makes me any less dedicated to the sports journalism world," Sainz wrote.
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