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.

Trump speech in four words: Lies, hate, fear, repeat
July 22, 2016 By Teresa Albano
In his speech last night, Trump tossed lies, hate, distortions, and fear-mongering harder than Jake Arrieta throws his four-seam fastball.
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U.S.

School funding slashed by $750 million in last four years
July 20, 2016 By Teresa Albano
"Rahm wants to buy you a drink. Ask him if he can buy you an assistant principal and a special-education teacher instead."
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Labor

“Taking a man’s job”: Video tells story about gender and workplace
July 19, 2016 By Teresa Albano
The first journeywoman cable splicer in the Midwest for AT&T speaks out about gender discrimination.
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Opinion

FBI’s Comey ignites new fury with Clinton’s “damn emails”
July 7, 2016 By Teresa Albano
"Enough of the emails - let's talk about the real issues facing the American people." How much of this election so far has been about that?
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Opinion

Time to act: Last chance to free Leonard Peltier
June 30, 2016 By Teresa Albano
Time is of the essence for readers to sign a petition in support of Peltier's release.
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Arts

Chicago Home Theatre reclaims domestic space for art
May 17, 2016 By Teresa Albano
The Chicago festival encompasses the IHTF mission, but like giardiniera adds its own distinct flavor by "addressing specific issues facing its home city."
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Labor

Uber would owe drivers $730 million if considered employees
May 12, 2016 By Teresa Albano
Lawsuits filed by Uber drivers in California and Massachusetts expose the old ugly truth about profiteering in the new "gig" or "sharing" economy.
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U.S.

“People’s World” names new top editors
May 10, 2016 By Teresa Albano
Earlier this year, the People's World daily news website added even more political and journalistic knowledge and experience to its editorial board.
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