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School That Suspended Student Documenting Lack of Social Distancing Goes Virtual
Hannah Watters was suspended for sharing images online showing her school's lackadaisical approach to social distancing.
Trump’s Social Security Sleight of Hand Is Another Scam. Don’t Fall for It.
Trump has a long record of unfurling legally laughable nonsense orders when the political heat is on. This is that.
Trump Executive Action on Unemployment Insurance Deliberately Leaves Out Poorest
The plan would require states to kick in $100 of the $400 total, a difficult task for states reeling from deficits.
ALEC Works to Pass Industry-Backed COVID Liability Shields at the State Level
Mitch McConnell is holding hostage additional aid for people and businesses until he gets his immunity bill.
When Things Feel Dire, Remember Real Change Begins at the Grassroots Level
Sometimes it seems as though we're not winning in our fight for change, but we are, says Nina Turner.
The Shift to Working From Home Has Increased the Number of Hours Americans Work
Despite longer work hours, millions of employees have seen their pay reduced amid the pandemic.
Warren Denounces Trump’s Executive Orders as “Cruel Joke” on American People
The Massachusetts Senator described Trump's executive orders that were signed on Saturday as "unconstitutional slop."
Health Care Workers of Color Nearly Twice as Likely as Whites to Get COVID-19
Harvard research shows POC workers are more likely to report inadequate PPE and to work with COVID-positive patients.
US Has Lost 12,881,000 Jobs Since February. Lowest-Paid Workers Are Hit Hardest.
There is no evidence that generous unemployment benefits are making it difficult to find workers.
Mary Trump on Her Uncle, President Trump, and Why He Must Be Ousted
Mary Trump discusses the president’s mishandling of the coronavirus pandemic and his long history of lies.