Obama praised for creating 4.5 million jobs
"For almost 20 years I have been a proud member of UAW Local 1112; thanks to President Obama, I still am."
Across Missouri, protests against payday loan decision
The St. Louis rally was held simultaneously with other rallies in Kansas City and Jefferson City, the Missouri state capital.
Judge O.K.’s Arizona “Show me Your Papers” Law
Arizona can now start enforcing the "show me your papers" provision of the contentious anti-immigrant state law known as SB1070.
Community rallies to save San Francisco City College
A broad coalition of city residents and leaders is launching a campaign to assure the future of the 90,000-student City College, beleaguered by years of budget cuts.
Black clergy and labor unite against voter suppression
Reacting to Republican efforts to suppress voting, the African American community and the AFL-CIO are mounting a massive effort to promote balloting.
New Jersey’s chromium spill site to be torn down
Nearly 30 years after toxic chromium spilled from the E.C. Electroplating plant, the EPA announced that the building would be demolished.
Vets, military families rally for Obama
Military families gave Tammy Duckworth a hero's welcome as the congressional candidate who lost both legs walked to the speakers platform.
Unity newsletter provides tools for voter education
As part of the Republican and Democratic convention coverage, peoplesworld.org is republishing the political action newsletter, UNITY, which is full of links and tools to help educate voters on the critical issues facing them at the ballot box.
Paterson protestors fight the problem of poverty
On Sept. 2, the 21st annual Labor Day Parade took place in Paterson, New Jersey, a former factory town that has been, for decades, plagued with crime, poverty, and substance abuse.
On the streets in Charlotte: "Obama ... 4 more years!"
Uptown Charlotte is packed with people of every hue. They are natives of this sprawling city but also delegates and guests to the Democratic National Convention from every corner of the land.
