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ACLU Sues Betsy DeVos Over “Reprehensible” New Sexual Assault Rules
The suit claims that new Title IX rules could mean far fewer campus reports of sexual harassment and assault.
Hospital Workers Report Failures by Management to Notify Them of COVID Exposures
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has no rule requiring that employers inform workers of exposures.
US University Leading COVID Response Leaves Black Workers Behind
Laid-off employees at Johns Hopkins University are demanding the four weeks’ pay the institution promised.
MI Legislature Cancels Work as “Reopen” Protesters Call for Whitmer’s “Lynching”
One protester at the capitol on Thursday brought a doll hanging by a noose that was meant to represent the governor.
“Faithless Electors” SCOTUS Case Tests If Electoral College Members Can Go Rogue
The Supreme Court heard arguments on Wednesday in a case that could shape the outcome of future presidential elections.
US Deports COVID-Positive Immigrants to Haiti and Guatemala, Spreading Virus
U.S. deportations are causing a dangerous spread of COVID-19 to Central America and the Caribbean.
“Wartime President” Trump Thinks His Culture War With Democrats Will Save Him
With a reheated culture war and vague threats against Democrats, Trump thinks he can bluff his way to victory.
USPS Reportedly Considering Price Hikes as Trump’s Takeover Accelerates
Trump threatened to block emergency funding for the Postal Service if it doesn't agree to quadruple its package prices.
Trump Says Doctors and Nurses “Running Into Death” Is “Beautiful Thing to See”
Thousands of health care workers have contracted COVID-19, and many are facing severe PPE shortages.
Essential Sanitary Workers Strike for Hazard Pay and PPE in New Orleans
The work stoppage entered its second week on Wednesday, highlighting the pitfalls of privatizing public services.