Dear friends and readers,
Ninety-five years ago, in 1924, a newspaper appeared for the first time in the United States that “broke the mold” for what passed for journalism in our country. It was not financed or dominated by corporate interests and political machines. Instead, it took an unapologetically partisan working-class point of view, advocating empowerment, liberation and socialism.
The name of that newspaper was the Daily Worker. The proud traditions of that newspaper, combining solid journalism and the profound beliefs that working women and men are the makers of history, and that a better world is possible, are carried on today by People’s World.
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As someone who reads People’s World, you know very well that PW takes you where the action is, whether that’s on the Freedom Rides and Civil Rights marches of the 1960s, demonstrations to end the Vietnam War, expressing solidarity with the Steelworkers in Pennsylvania and the striking coalminers in West Virginia, participating in the Women’s March, investigating the troubling scene at the U.S. southern border, and walking the picket line with members of the UAW and the Chicago Teachers Union. Our writers traveled to the North Dakota Keystone pipeline protests to bring you that incredible story of age-old defiance for Indigenous rights and the survival of the planet. Wherever there is a struggle, People’s World is there.
PW also gets into the movie theater, the playhouse, museums, galleries and bookstores to review current cultural offerings by activist artists who are able to cast a bright light on our times and concerns.
Because you read PW, you are there too! We provide in-depth coverage of the U.S. and international political scene. PW—and you as our readers—are an integral part of the resistance to Donald Trump’s dangerous administration. We are in the thick of the fight for a national $15 minimum wage and quality healthcare for all. Socialism is gaining in popularity, and while corporate media are busy resurrecting old lies and distortions, PW is a source for information you can trust. And we have an almost century-long record to back us up.
What we don’t have is corporate backers or advertisers—nor do we want or need them! We receive our financial support from people like you. Every dollar you give is put to good use, bringing you intelligent, passionate coverage on a daily basis that you deserve and respect.
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On behalf of the staff and volunteers here at People’s World, our most sincere thanks for your support. While we cover countless stories in PW, ultimately the subject of every story starts with you—our readers. Remember our slogan? It’s true. We take sides—yours!
....Sincerely,
John Wojcik
Editor-in-chief
Chauncey K. Robinson
Social Media Editor
C.J. Atkins
Managing Editor
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