Special to People’s World

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

World

U.S. Communists join 230+ global political parties calling for international COVID-19 cooperation
April 6, 2020 By Special to People’s World
The appeal urges the facilitation of cross-border transportation of urgently-needed medical equipment and protective materials to fight the pandemic.
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News

Education advocates block distance learning privatization in Puerto Rico
March 26, 2020 By Special to People’s World
Nothing replaces in-person teaching, but educators are utilizing technology to make learning accessible.
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U.S.

Coronavirus: Health experts say best way to save lives is to #StayHome
March 16, 2020 By Special to People’s World
Be a neat freak. Wash your hands. Give to people in need. If you’re going to spread anything, spread help, compassion, and humor. And do not panic.
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Politics

Greens’ rejection of “safe states” strategy may help Trump, say progressives
February 18, 2020 By Special to People’s World
An open letter to the Green Party about 2020 election strategy from Noam Chomsky, Barbara Ehrenreich, Bill Fletcher, Jr., and others.
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Politics

Sanders says his health plan would protect culinary workers in Nevada
February 14, 2020 By Special to People’s World
Sen. Bernie Sanders on Thursday issued a statement saying Medicare for All plan would protect the benefits workers with good union-negotiated health plans currently have.
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Culture

People’s World critics Ed Rampell and Eric Gordon win Better Lemons awards
February 6, 2020 By Special to People’s World
Rampell won the “Fomenter of Revolution” award, voted “most likely to stir a conversation about theater, politics, and social justice.” Gordon scored the “Up Late” award for being the most prolific critic.
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Culture

Pioneering Black journalist Gwen Ifill honored on a U.S. stamp
February 3, 2020 By Special to People’s World
Gwendolyn (Gwen) L. Ifill, born on September 29, 1955, was a trailblazer American journalist, television newscaster, and author.
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World

Iranian, U.S., British Communists issue joint statement on Mideast war danger
January 13, 2020 By Special to People’s World
"We call for the widest solidarity with the working class and people of Iran and Iraq in their difficult struggle through the dark days and months ahead."
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