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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.

LATEST ARTICLES BY Special to People’s World

Politics

California Assembly bill aims to remove derogatory term ‘alien’ from state law
May 28, 2021 By Special to People’s World
Assemblywoman Luz Rivas’s (D-Arleta) Assembly Bill 1096 was approved by the California Assembly Thurs., May 20, with bipartisan support and will now move on to the State Senate.
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Culture

New play ‘Ursula’ about children at the U.S. border to stream on demand
May 14, 2021 By Special to People’s World
“We are thrilled to partner with Cara Mía to present this beautiful, touching, and important new work,” says Latino Theater Company artistic director José Luis Valenzuela.
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Culture

Labor and culture unite for virtual May Day concert at HotHouse
April 30, 2021 By Special to People’s World
Celebrate International Workers Day with a program featuring Jon Langford & Sally Timms, Marvin Tate, and Bill MacKay, plus shout-outs from activists in the labor movement.
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News

L.A. May Day Coalition plans march, rally, and car caravan
April 27, 2021 By Special to People’s World
On Saturday, May 1, Los Angeles will honor the contributions of immigrants, workers, and those who fight to create a more just society for all. This year marks a new era of possibility in a time...
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U.S.

Workers’ hunger strike demands permanent residency for TPS migrants
April 19, 2021 By Special to People’s World
TPS is a federal designation that protects migrants from removal if they cannot safely return to their native country because of armed conflict or environmental disaster.
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Culture

NEH Announces $24 million for 225 humanities projects nationwide
April 15, 2021 By Special to People’s World
Grant awards support the preservation of historical collections, humanities exhibitions and documentaries, scholarly research, and curriculum projects.
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Culture

LIVE from Philly this Friday: Celebrating Paul Robeson, The Great Forerunner
April 7, 2021 By Special to People’s World
April 9th is always a special day at 4951 Walnut Street in Philly, and this year will be no different.
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Culture

A virtual birthday celebration for Paul Robeson on April 9
April 6, 2021 By Special to People’s World
Paul Robeson (1898-1976), actor, singer, athlete, civil rights activist, and humanitarian, is the inspiration for The Robey Theatre Company and the man from whom The Robey gets its name.
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