Today in African American history: Birthday of Eddie Robinson
Edward Gay Robinson (February 13, 1919 - April 3, 2007) was an outstanding American football coach.
Adjunct Prof. Leleua Loupe’s office: the trunk of her car
"At the beginning of the semester," explains historian and lecturer Leleua Loupe, "students don't know history or understand the world around them."
Southern California awards lunch raises friends for PW
Almost 60 friends of the People's World gathered here at the Los Angeles Workers Center to celebrate the People's World and its California contributors.
South Dakota Republicans propose decrease in minimum wage
In November, South Dakotans voted 55 percent to 45 percent to raise the state's minimum wage from $7.25 to $8.50 an hour.
California labor: "There are no jobs on a dead planet"
The largest march against fracking in U.S. history included labor, indigenous rights, climate activists and many other groups.
Arrest increases call for political reform in New York State
The recent arrest of Sheldon Silver is only the latest in a series of events that has raised the volume on calls for ethics and political reform in New York.
Have a heart, Wendy’s! Valentine’s Day weekend of action
Of the largest fast food corporations in the country, Wendy's alone is the only one that has refused to join the Fair Food Program.
Justices could increase big-money hold on state courts
Most voters know little about judicial candidates. Money influences judicial campaigns far more than it does campaigns for Congress.
Oakland examines racial disparities, police misconduct
The Oakland City Council has begun a new process to examine racial disparities in the city's economy and criminal justice system.
Native children assaulted by a group of South Dakota hockey fans
"The actions of the men in the VIP suite was despicable, humiliating and devastating to these children's well-being and safety."
