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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.

C-SPAN broadcasts Communist Party USA keynote
May 31, 2010 By Special to People’s World
Communist Party USA National Chairman Sam Webb delivers his keynote to the CPUSA convention and broadcasts, May 31, on C-SPAN.
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Labor

Judge blocks furloughs for CUNY faculty
May 28, 2010 By Special to People’s World
NEW YORK - Union leaders say the injunction issued today, May 28, by U.S. District Judge Lawrence Kahn is a victory for both the Professional Staff Congress and the City University of New York students.
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Peace

Stop $33.5 billion for war escalation
May 28, 2010 By Special to People’s World
The House and Senate are about to vote on whether to give the Obama administration another $33.5 billion to fund escalation of the war in Afghanistan. In an effort to win votes, they are adding all...
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U.S.

Austin Is Doing Something about AIDS
May 25, 2010 By Special to People’s World
Chicago community comes together to create cultural, educational movement on AIDS awareness.
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Opinion

CPUSA convention video: Socialism — sustainable and necessary
May 21, 2010 By Special to People’s World
You can watch the opening session of the Communist Party USA 2010 Convention including remarks by CPUSA Chairman Sam Webb.
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World

Urgent appeal for solidarity with Iraqi workers
May 20, 2010 By Special to People’s World
The Executive Bureau of the General Federation of Iraqi Workers has issued an "urgent appeal to Arab and international trade unions" for solidarity.
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U.S.

On immigration, second grader asks First Lady, “What about my mom?”
May 20, 2010 By Special to People’s World
WASHINGTON - As President Obama and President Calderon of Mexico held a press conference in the Rose Garden on immigration reform, another newsworthy event took place at an elementary school in nearby Silver Spring, Md.
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U.S.

New York City rally in solidarity with University Of Puerto Rico students
May 19, 2010 By Special to People’s World
On the rainy afternoon of May 18, hundreds converged in front of the Manhattan office of the Puerto Rico Federal Affairs Administration (PRFAA), The group, made up of political, student and community representatives, came to demonstrate...
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