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

World

U.S. troops target Marjah, then on to Kandahar
March 1, 2010 By Teresa Albano
Military action in Marjah and Kandahar may alienate the "hearts and minds" of the Afghan people.
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Labor

Senator has two words for jobless: ‘Tough s_ _ _ !’
February 26, 2010 By Teresa Albano
The Republican senator from Kentucky, Jim Bunning, known for two things - his baseball record and his bizarre behavior - is now known for two more: "Tough s_ _ _ ."
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Opinion

‘Julie and Julia’ — most underrated movie of the year
February 10, 2010 By Teresa Albano
"Julie and Julia" is the most underrated movie of the year.
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World

Global warming deniers, like zombies, come back from the dead
February 9, 2010 By Teresa Albano
Is global warming a conspiracy concocted to destroy private property and freedom?
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Opinion

Saints, sinners and the NFL
February 8, 2010 By Teresa Albano
As most Americans were racing down to the bottom of their Guacamole dip and watching the largest sporting event of the year, another Super-Bowl-related race to the bottom went unnoticed.
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World

Anti-abortion church accused of child trafficking
February 1, 2010 By Teresa Albano
An Idaho church associated with right-wing causes and politics was accused of child trafficking.
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Opinion

Setting the record straight for Emmett Till
January 28, 2010 By Teresa Albano
A review of "Simeon's Story, An Eyewitness Account of the Kidnapping of Emmett Till" and an interview with the author, Simeon Wright.
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U.S.

In Obama’s hometown, people still believe
January 27, 2010 By Teresa Albano
CHICAGO—It's just another cold day in the Windy City. People are going to work and school, picking up groceries, or putting in their application for help to pay their heating bill.
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