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

U.S.

Penn State officials kept secret file on Sandusky, CNN reports
June 12, 2012 By Teresa Albano
High-ranking officials at Penn State are accused of having kept a secret file containing allegations that Jerry Sandusky was acting inappropriately.
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U.S.

“Birther” charges so ridiculous, even Supreme Court refuses case
June 12, 2012 By Teresa Albano
The Supreme Court has refused to hear an appeal challenging President Barack Obama's U.S. citizenship. The high court is known as the most extremist right-wing court in modern times, dominated by five conservatives.
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U.S.

Efforts to relax marijuana laws gain support
June 11, 2012 By Teresa Albano
Once consigned to the political fringe, marijuana policy is appearing on legislative agendas around the country thanks to an energized base of supporters.
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World

Greek fascist assaults two women on television
June 8, 2012 By Teresa Albano
A male Greek fascist politician physically assaulted two left-wing women members of parliament during a television show June 8.
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Peace

VIDEO Iraq & Afghanistan vets: why NATO can have my medals
May 23, 2012 By Teresa Albano And John Bachtell
VIDEO U.S. veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars threw their medals towards the site of the NATO Summit May 20 in what was called the most dramatic antiwar action by ex-GIs since Vietnam. Hear their...
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U.S.

Iraq and Afghanistan veterans return medals at NATO protest
May 22, 2012 By Teresa Albano
U.S. veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars threw their medals towards the site of the NATO Summit May 20 in what was called the most dramatic antiwar action by ex-GIs since Vietnam.
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U.S.

What voter fraud? One Republican convicted
May 10, 2012 By Teresa Albano
Voter fraud is a myth, except in the case of Indiana's secretary of state - a Republican.
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U.S.

Fired for student debt, woman challenges TransUnion
May 2, 2012 By Teresa Albano
Got debt? Beware! Your employer may fire you for it.
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