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.
Faith leaders to Lieberman: filibuster lacks ‘conscience’
NEW HAVEN, Conn. — Connecticut faith leaders launched a "conscience" ad campaign in local and national papers today calling on Senator Joseph Lieberman to abandon plans to filibuster health care reform legislation.
Wall Street vote delayed as Black Caucus demands help for poor
Members of the Congressional Black Caucus persuaded House Finance Services Committee chairman, Rep. Barney Frank to delay a vote on the systemic risks bill.
Health care reform equals jobs, small business owners say
CHICAGO - Hundreds of health care reform advocates, union leaders and small business owners rallied outside the Renaissance Hotel here Nov. 17, while America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) held its national Fall Forum inside.
First Lady urges women to talk to friends about health care
Video: The White House went on the offensive on the health care debate, reaching out to women and mothers with a new video from First Lady Michelle Obama.
‘Fund the MAP, close the gap’
More than 2,000 from Illinois marched on the state Capitol to demand funding for more than 137,000 students whose Monetary Assistance Program grants were only funded for half the school year.
