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GOP congressman: Voter ID law will help Republicans
A Wisconsin Republican congressman confirmed Democratic critics’ claims Tuesday when he pointed to the state’s new voter ID laws as a reason the Republican candidate will be competitive there in the general … Continue reading GOP congressman: Voter ID law will help Republicans
DNC chair: I’m not doing good job ‘blocking’ Sanders
Trevor Noah asked Debbie Wasserman Schultz if Sanders is being “cock-blocked” by the DNC. She kind of didn’t answer the question about how super delegates are somewhat anti-democratic and with her advice … Continue reading DNC chair: I’m not doing good job ‘blocking’ Sanders
Twitter Will Offer Employees 20 Weeks Paid Family Leave
On May 1, Twitter will start offering both male and female employees 20 weeks paid parental leave. As with Etsy, Netflix and Facebook, the company seems to have realized that people who … Continue reading Twitter Will Offer Employees 20 Weeks Paid Family Leave
San Francisco becomes 1st city in US to offer fully paid parental leave | abc7.com
San Francisco supervisors approved legislation that would make the city the first in the country to guarantee six fully paid weeks of parental leave. Hmmm…other cities should hop on this! Good for … Continue reading San Francisco becomes 1st city in US to offer fully paid parental leave | abc7.com
Berlin becomes first German city to make rent cap a reality
Capital pioneers law prohibiting landlords from charging new tenants more than 10% above local average Source: Berlin becomes first German city to make rent cap a reality Continue reading Berlin becomes first German city to make rent cap a reality
Fusion – Here’s How The Rich And Powerful Hide Their Money
Things are revealing itself. We need to start taking control! Source: Fusion – Here’s How The Rich And Powerful Hide Their Money Continue reading Fusion – Here’s How The Rich And Powerful Hide Their Money
Card Factory reports profit surge but warns on national living wage
No-frills chain unveils 25% rise in annual profit as it embarks on cost-cutting strategy to limit impact of higher wages Wow, the title alone says it all.. Company reports profit but being … Continue reading Card Factory reports profit surge but warns on national living wage
Wikimedia’s free photo database of artworks violates copyright, court rules
Wikimedia claims Swedish court decision means tourists who take selfies at famous landmarks and spread them online could be in violation of law Poorly written article because it ends with the following … Continue reading Wikimedia’s free photo database of artworks violates copyright, court rules
Everyone Is Freaking Out About the Panama Papers—But the Biggest Fallout Is Yet to Come
Everyone is now making vague noises about offshore tax havens and how they should be shut down, or regulated, or something. But the plain truth is that no one really wants to … Continue reading Everyone Is Freaking Out About the Panama Papers—But the Biggest Fallout Is Yet to Come
Pay-for-Play Acting Auditions Gain Dominance in Hollywood – Hollywood Reporter
It’s dusk in Burbank, and the hopeful have paid to hear a homily beneath false ceiling tiles and fluorescent light. “When you became an actor, you went into business for yourself,” a … Continue reading Pay-for-Play Acting Auditions Gain Dominance in Hollywood – Hollywood Reporter
Teenage Sexting Is Not Child Porn – The New York Times
Decriminalize consensual behavior. That way we can focus on real digital harm. What the article is pointing out is that we should not be prosecuting teenagers for sexting other teenagers, as you are creating … Continue reading Teenage Sexting Is Not Child Porn – The New York Times
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