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Trump’s Guest Worker Ban Sparks New Focus on Immigrant Push for Labor Overhaul
While the move is a stunt to appeal to racist supporters, activists see it as an opportunity to push for labor reforms.
30 Years of Teach For America Shows How Reform Movements Can Become Co-opted
The program influenced thinking about schools on the national level, leading to more restrictive, punitive education.
Missouri School District Wants Impunity for COVID Damage From Extracurriculars
The waiver removes responsibility if a student gets sick, even from “negligence or carelessness” of the district.
4 Former CDC Heads Blast Trump for Sharing Tweet Accusing CDC of Being “Liars”
The former directors criticized Trump for “efforts to subvert” current CDC guidelines on reopening schools.
Republicans Are Afraid to Attend Their Convention But Want Your Kids in School
They want kids back in school to help Trump win in November.
DOJ Conducts First Execution Since 2003 Just Hours After Supreme Court Ruling
More than 2,600 individuals on death row have been exonerated since 1989.
Democrats Have Long Dreamed of Turning Texas Blue. Will It Finally Come True?
Though Texas has been overhyped as a swing state, Democrats have posted numbers unmatched in a generation.
Study Shows 5.4 Million Have Lost Insurance Amid Pandemic
Progressives note that the number under Medicare for All would be zero.
Republicans Seek Immunity for Employers From Lawsuits Related to Pandemic
Amid COVID-19, Congress faces off on whether to protect workers or protect employers.
Texas Progressives Eye GOP House Seat That Got Away in 2018
The three Democratic candidates have collectively raised nearly $3.3 million to the incumbent's $1.9 million.