Ed Koch, hizzoner, had a dishonorable career
With all due respect, Ed Koch had elements good and bad, but nevertheless was beholden to the capitalist class.
Obama launches jobs drive with State of Union speech
President Obama laid out a second-term agenda to create jobs, increase the minimum wage, promote science and education, stop gun violence, and defend voting rights.
Connecticut celebration highlights jobs and freedom
The event marks 150 years since the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation to end slavery and 50 years since the historic March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.
Ted Nugent shoots his mouth off after Obama gun control remarks
Yesterday Nugent proved that he has no respect for the president, nor for those who fell victim to the country's unchecked wave of gun chaos.
Six steps! Leaders say, "Prep infrastructure for climate change"
Leaders of the labor-environmental group Blue-Green Alliance called on the president to launch and prioritize a national dialogue on climate change.
Obama expected to oppose forced cuts in State of Union
President Obama is expected to make a case against the budget-slashing sequester scheduled for March 1.
North Carolina "Historic Thousands" march for economic justice
Thousands poured out in for the Historic Thousands of Jones Street rally with the theme "Forward Together, Not One Step Back."
Today in black history: NAACP founded
On this day in 1909, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People - one of America's oldest civil rights organizations - was formed.
Pope to quit over failing health
In a move without precedent since the Middle Ages, Pope Benedict announced his resignation today.
Conversation: How Black freedom struggle shapes America
Join People's World in celebrating African American History Month with a national teleconference presentation by Prof. Jamie Wilson.
