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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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Peace

Sept. 11 ceremonies marred by right-wing-led campaign over mosque
September 11, 2010 By Special to People’s World
NEW YORK -- At Ground Zero,the ninth anniversary of Sept. 11 included the right-wing manufactured controversy over the Islamic community center in lower Manhattan.
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Peace

U.S.-Cuba Friendshipment founder, Rev. Lucius Walker, dies
September 7, 2010 By Special to People’s World
Pastors for Peace announced its executive director, the Rev. Lucius Walker Jr., died today, Sept. 7.
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World

A view from Iraq
September 1, 2010 By Special to People’s World
How the Iraqis see it: an interview with Salam Ali of the Iraqi Communist Party on the continuing political impasse in Iraq and the withdrawal of U.S. combat forces.
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U.S.

At Social Security birthday party, Rosa DeLauro cuts the cake
August 16, 2010 By Special to People’s World
NEW HAVEN, Conn. - "The genius of the Social Security system is that it ties generations together," Rep. Rosa DeLauro said at a kickoff event for Social Security's 75th birthday.
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World

Iraqi union offices raided, solidarity campaign started
July 26, 2010 By Special to People’s World
Iraqi authorities pounced on offices of the country's electrical workers' union nationwide, closing the offices and seizing all equipment, assets and records.
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U.S.

People’s World picnic: High spirits, big bucks
July 21, 2010 By Special to People’s World
Genessee Park resounded with spirited speeches calling for jobs, defense of Social Security, peace, and defeat of the Republican right in the Nov. 2 midterm elections. It came during the annual People's World picnic July 18.
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Peace

1970 Chicano Moratorium marches on
July 8, 2010 By Special to People’s World
An exhibit on the 40th anniversary of the antiwar protest offers a chance to look back at the roots of what is now a more united Los Angeles.
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Labor

Minnesota nurses vote to strike
June 8, 2010 By Special to People’s World
ST. PAUL - The Minnesota Nurses Association announced today that more than 12,000 Twin Cities nurses will conduct a one-day strike for patient safety on Thursday, June 10.
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