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

Opinion

Is Bain Capital capitalism’s bane?
January 13, 2012 By Teresa Albano
Mitt Romney and Bain Capital provide a glimpse into the fatal flaws of capitalism.
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Labor

Verizon workers say “We are the 99% too,” join with Occupy Wall Street (with video)
October 24, 2011 By Teresa Albano
The Communications of America found common cause with the Occupy movement when Verizon workers, along with other union members, marched from the picket line to Zuccotti Park, chanting "All day, all week, Occupy Wall Street!
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U.S.

In Virginia, North Carolina, President Obama touts jobs bill
October 20, 2011 By Teresa Albano
Winding up a two-state tour this week, President Barack Obama stumped throughout North Carolina and Virginia, campaign-style, to rally support for the American Jobs Act.
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Labor

Jobs, not cuts! Unions join Occupy Chicago
October 14, 2011 By Teresa Albano
CHICAGO - Unions and community groups organized a rousing finish to a week of actions on jobs and corporate greed.
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U.S.

Immigrant youth sit-in at ICE
October 12, 2011 By Teresa Albano
Five undocumented immigrant youth staged a sit-in at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement prosecutor's office in Los Angeles, Oct. 18
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Opinion

Free online movie, Debtocracy, tells story of Greek debt crisis
September 29, 2011 By Teresa Albano
Debtocracy, a free online movie distributed under Creative Commons license, exposes roots of Greece and Europe's debt crisis and offers an alternative to austerity policies.
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U.S.

After encounter with Perry, Bachmann feels HPV sting
September 16, 2011 By Teresa Albano
A doctor is challenging Republican presidential candidate Michelle Bachmann's wild claims that the HPV vaccine causes mental retardation.
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Labor

Twitter chat puts spotlight on #unionwomen, Hyatt strikers
September 14, 2011 By Teresa Albano
Unite Here and blogger Fem2pt0 hosted a lively and informative discussion on advantages for women in joining a union.
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