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People’s World is a voice for progressive change and socialism in the United States. It provides news and analysis of, by, and for the labor and democratic movements to our readers across the country and around the world. People’s World traces its lineage to the Daily Worker newspaper, founded by communists, socialists, union members, and other activists in Chicago in 1924.

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U.S.

This week in history: John F. Kennedy on his centennial
May 30, 2017 By Special to People’s World
In the more than half century since his death, Kennedy’s popularity has remained steady around 70 percent, among the highest of any president.
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U.S.

This week in history: The National Center for Lesbian Rights is born
May 15, 2017 By Special to People’s World
It is the only organization in the U.S. dedicated to lesbian legal issues, and the largest national lesbian organization in terms of members.
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News

This week: World Fair Trade Day
May 12, 2017 By Special to People’s World
Fair trade is an agent for change, a solution to trade injustices and imbalances of power in the supply chain.
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U.S.

ACLU issues Texas ‘travel advisory’
May 9, 2017 By Special to People’s World
Traveling to Texas may result in violation of constitutional rights, ACLU warns.
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U.S.

Make the People’s World your first line of defense against Trump
May 5, 2017 By Special to People’s World
Show Trump that his policies are the real enemies of the people! You are needed May 8 at a national PW webinar.
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Labor

Laborers’ president calls for reflection on May Day
May 2, 2017 By Special to People’s World
“Today, an increasing number of workers in America are just like those of Haymarket, whether immigrants who are here seeking a better life or native workers who are struggling just to hold on.”
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U.S.

This week in history: World Press Freedom Day
May 2, 2017 By Special to People’s World
Facts that contradict Trump’s version of reality are dismissed as ‘fake news.’
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Labor

Unite Here’s service workers turn out in force for May Day
May 2, 2017 By Special to People’s World
From LA to Miami and dozens of cities in between, thousands of hotel and food service workers joined May Day actions, calling for fairness for all immigrants and workers.
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