
Ban on travel to Cuba still in place
The Cuban 5 are free, and difficult but promising negotiations have been going on in Havana about the restoration of full diplomatic relations.

Boston GCC union local halts deportation of Salvadoran refugee
"He may have no blood relations in the United States, but he has thousands of brothers and sisters."

NY Better World Awards honor activists, salute protests
Good food and politics were in ample supply at the annual New York Better World awards.

Breaking news: Obama freeing remaining three of Cuba 5
The remaining three of the Cuba 5 are being freed in a new deal between President Obama and Cuban president Raul Castro.

Kucinich appeal to vote your conscience ignores the big picture
Kucinich represents ultra-left "idealism" that leads us into blind alleys. In that regard he's no different from right-wing voters who go to the polls obsessing over one thing.

Helen Thomas comes to my rescue
Helen Thomas proved herself a defender of freedom of the press, and a defender as well of democracy in Chile.

Presbyterians vote to divest from companies aiding Israeli occupation
The Presbyterian Church narrowly approved divestment from three U.S. companies that supply Israel with equipment used to maintain its occupation of Palestinian territory.

Los Angeles gears up for a month against torture
In a world where we sometimes feel overwhelmed by tragedy, the best antidote to helplessness is to get out and do something, be with people, and imagine a better future.

Fair trade “fashionistas” mark Bangladesh disaster with action
This week marks the one-year anniversary of the worst disaster in clothing industry history.

Call in: New developments in international socialist and communist movement
At tonight's People's World teleconference, PW co-editor Susan Webb will talk about new developments in the world communist and worker's movement.

