Teresa Albano

Teresa Albano was the first woman editor-in-chief of People’s World, 2003-2010, leading the transition from weekly print to daily online publishing and establishing PW’s social media presence. Albano had been a staff writer for People’s World covering political, labor, and social justice issues for more than 25 years. She traveled throughout the U.S. and abroad, including India, Cuba, Angola, Italy, and Paris to cover the 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference. An award-winning journalist, Albano has been honored for her writing by the International Labor Communications Association, National Federation of Press Women, and Illinois Woman Press Association.

LATEST ARTICLES BY Teresa Albano

Labor

Today in labor history: Palmer Raids victims win basic right
January 16, 2013 By Teresa Albano
Today in labor history, Jan. 16, 1920, thousands of immigrants, arrested during the vicious Palmer Raids, won a basic constitutional right: legal representation.
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Opinion

What can today’s activists learn from Emancipation Proclamation?
January 11, 2013 By Teresa Albano
The Emancipation Proclamation, signed Jan. 1, 1863, freed slaves in states - and parts of states - that were at war with the United States.
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Labor

“Unfinished Business”: Unique exhibit presents domestic workers’ stories
December 20, 2012 By Teresa Albano
She needed a notebook more than food. It would save her sanity and soul.
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U.S.

Video: “Pot” tops “church” on Family Feud
December 13, 2012 By Teresa Albano
Public opinion has shifted considerably on legalizing pot in the last two decades.
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U.S.

Illinois mom battles banks profiting from drug trade
December 5, 2012 By Teresa Albano
HSBC enabled drug cartels to wash their billions of tear- and blood-soaked dollars through its global operations, and they aren't the only bank involved.
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World

Garment workers protest deadly fire at Walmart-linked factory
November 27, 2012 By Teresa Albano
While actions took place in U.S. supporting Walmart workers, 112 garment workers in Bangladesh were killed in a factory fire as they reportedly worked overtime for American clothing retailers, including Walmart.
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Opinion

The villains behind Hostess’ demise
November 19, 2012 By Teresa Albano
Was it the workers' fault that the brand never adjusted to the reality of America today? Hostess kept churning out Twinkies and Ho Hos like it was 1969.
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Arts

Spielberg’s “Lincoln” is for the ages
November 19, 2012 By Teresa Albano
I doubted Spielberg's ability to pull off the dynamics and nuances of our 16th president and the times he lived in, yet, he did. "Lincoln" is his masterpiece
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