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

Culture

Lady Gaga’s Super Bowl show was made for you and me
February 6, 2017 By Teresa Albano
This Super Bowl, Lady Gaga projected a spectacle, an alternative vision of an indivisible, diverse and equal America.
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Politics

Two GOP senators oppose DeVos
February 2, 2017 By Teresa Albano
Two Republican senators announced they would be voting against the nomination of Betsy DeVos for education secretary.
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Politics

Americans protest Trump’s Muslim ban at nation’s airports
January 30, 2017 By Teresa Albano
"How dare they? U.S. policies have made their world hell and now this order says ‘sorry you have to go back to hell’?"
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U.S.

Senate education committee postpones vote on DeVos
January 23, 2017 By Teresa Albano
DeVos, and her husband Dick, have a web of financial investments rife with potential conflicts of interest.
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Politics

DeVos is qualified to do Trump’s bidding: Dismantle public education
January 19, 2017 By Teresa Albano
DeVos and her husband have invested in a company that refinances student loans. So much for draining the swamp.
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U.S.

Community leaders unite to fight Trump’s deportation, Muslim registry plans
January 17, 2017 By Teresa Albano
The Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights sponsored one of 50 nationwide actions to build unity and protect those vulnerable under Trump.
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U.S.

In Obama’s farewell speech, changemakers emerge as legacy
January 12, 2017 By Teresa Albano
Some said they will miss Obama’s thoughtful, intelligent and honest approach to politics and life.
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U.S.

New York’s free tuition plan resonates around the country
January 6, 2017 By Teresa Albano
Gov. Cuomo galvanized the higher education world when he announced a plan to make the state’s colleges and universities tuition free.
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