Kenneth J. BeSaw, photojournalist and Communist
Kenneth J. BeSaw, longtime photographer for People's World, died at the end of November while recovering from back surgery.
Pa. single-payer health plan draws bipartisan support
Both Republicans and Democrats testified for a single-payer health plan for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on Dec. 16.
In Irving Texas Latino students have no voice
The Latino community continues to grow all over North Texas and they face a growing problem: no one to speak for or represent them.
60 organizations demand gov’t create millions of jobs
A coalition of 60 labor, civil rights and community organizations launched a campaign Dec. 16 to pressure Congress to "put America back to work" by passing legislation that creates millions of living-wage jobs.
The racial diversity of hunger
Everyone knows Oakland, CA, is a diverse community. Probably more people from more races and nationalities live in the city than anywhere west of New York or north of Los Angeles
Demonstration calls on Schumer to stand firm on health care
More than 75 people gathered in midtown Manhattan outside the office of NY Senator Charles Schumer on December 15 as the Senate debated the health care reform legislation.
Protests continue vs. cuts in Calif.'s public higher education
Despite looming finals and the oncoming holidays, students, staff and faculty at California's public colleges and universities continue to protest.
Gutierrez, Ortiz introduce progressive immigration reform bill
On Tuesday December 15, Reps. Luis Gutierrez, D-Ill., and Solomon Ortiz, D-Tex., announced a new comprehensive immigration reform bill in the House of Representatives.
NYC transit cuts: byproduct of giveaways to the rich
Once again, city straphangers are being threatened by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
Obama, senators push for health care vote
Despite anger over Sen. Joe Lieberman's sabotage of a public option, Senate Democrats are pushing hard for a floor vote on health care reform.
