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

News

Chicago defends its Sanctuary City status
April 24, 2017 By Teresa Albano
Despite all the tough talk from the president and Attorney General Jeff Session, officials in Chicago said they would not be intimidated by the aggressive Trump administration tactics.
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Opinion

Bamboozled by hate: Fascism blamed ‘the other’ for capitalism’s problems
April 18, 2017 By Teresa Albano
In a recent article features in PW, Sheri Berman seeks reasons for fascism’s appeal but in so doing, offers a whitewashed history of fascism and its rise in both Italy and Germany.
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Opinion

If Trump’s tweet is a breach, you must impeach
March 30, 2017 By Teresa Albano
Could Trump’s two big lies – birtherism and Obama wiretaps – be his alpha and omega? The first launched his political career; might the second mark its decline?
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U.S.

Dreamer Daniela Vargas released from ICE detention center
March 13, 2017 By Teresa Albano
"It is important to underscore that this detention should have never transpired in the first place."
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News

Activists vow to continue fight for transgender rights despite ruling
March 6, 2017 By Teresa Albano
The Supreme Court today sent a landmark case on transgender rights back to a lower court without reaching a decision.
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Mundo Popular

La secretaria de Educación, Betsy DeVos, inicia su trabajo en medio de protestas y errores tipográficos
March 1, 2017 By Teresa Albano
Translated from “Education Secretary Betsy DeVos starts job amid protests and typos”
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Politics

Universities pledge to protect undocumented students
February 27, 2017 By Teresa Albano
A federal law that protects college students’ privacy may be the first line of defense for undocumented students and universities.
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News

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos starts job amid protests and typos
February 15, 2017 By Teresa Albano
One of the bigger issues that came up during DeVos’ confirmation hearing continues to haunt her: her inability to discuss basic education policy.
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