Judge scraps farmers’ case against Monsanto
The plaintiffs had sought a judgment to stop Monsanto from suing them for growing crops containing genes patented by the company.
Apple's iPod, iPhone, Macs made in inhuman working conditions
Apple made over $14 billion in the fourth quarter of last year alone - yet workers in companies that supply its products overseas, particularly in China are paid low wages
Florida family fights to stay together
The couple met on a blind date and fell in love. No family, especially one with two young children, should have to face so much adversity in order to stay united, they say.
Chicago PeoplesWorld.org readers celebrate growing fightback
They came to celebrate election victories in Ohio and across the country, the surging recall campaign in Wisconsin and the spreading Occupy movement.
Congress super committee yields no deal
Republicans on the committee favor closing the deficits entirely by cutting spending, including Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security.
Health care reform law already helps uninsured
Advocates say nearly three-quarters of California's four million people with no health coverage are people of color, with Latinos making up nearly 60 percent of the total uninsured.
Thousands to be released early in crack cocaine sentences
Nearly 2,000 federal prisoners will be eligible for early release as result of a bill that changes the sentencing for crack cocaine to be closer to the penalties for powdered cocaine.
California inmates resume hunger strike
"This is the largest prisoner strike of any kind in recent US history," says Ron Ahnen of California Prison Focus.
Another tragic police shooting in Washington Heights
On September 17, over 150 neighbors, family and friends of John Collado marched to the 34th Precinct headquarters demanding justice.
Groups launch effort to prevent execution of Troy Davis
This is Davis's fourth execution date since 2007. The gun used to kill the police officer was never found, nor any physical evidence linking Davis to the murder.
