CPUSA’s 30th National Convention examines challenges facing the nation
The convention was arguably the most open and broadly attended in the party's history. Events were live streamed and open to the press.
Retirees gather, organize for social justice
Themed "Building Retiree Power," the ARA convention focused on income inequality and preserving Americans' right to a secure retirement.
Fight for $15: CPUSA Convention highlights fight for a living wage
At the Peoples World panel on June 13 called "Working for a Living: New Challenges," workers who have been part of the Fight for 15 campaign to raise fast food wages made their voices heard.
Civil rights radical Yuri Kochiyama dies at age 93
Yuri Kochiyama died June 1 in Berkeley, Calif., at age 93. The lifelong champion of civil rights catapulted to national attention under tragic circumstances.
Author, poet, activist Maya Angelou dies at age 86
Angelou, a Renaissance woman and cultural pioneer, died Wednesday morning at her home in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, her son, Guy B. Johnson, said in a statement.
Camden students and community force honest discussion on education
Hundreds of students spontaneously, and without permission, left their schools at high noon and marched peacefully to the Camden School District headquarters where they met in protest.
Sens. Warren and Sanders, Rev. Barber inspire at New Populism Conference
The "new populism" spoken of at the conference was described, defined and delivered with hope and realism.
Thousands to lobby North Carolina lawmakers Tuesday to repeal rightwing laws
The Forward Together Moral Movement from across North Carolina will demand that state legislators rescind laws they say are hurting the state's most vulnerable.
Portland, Oregon dumps Walmart bonds
"A city's investments should reflect the values of its taxpayers, and Walmart is consistently out of step with Portland values."
Missouri Republicans fail to achieve much of their agenda
"Their whole legislative agenda revolves around this one central idea: Weaken unions and increase profits for big corporations."
