Opinion: One Man Can Bring Equifax to Justice (and Get You Your Money)
From today’s New York Times: On Dec. 19, District Judge Thomas Thrash of Atlanta will hold a final approval hearing for the Equifax 2017 data breach settlement. There’s a lot…
Rep. Duncan Hunter pleads guilty in campaign finance scandal, will resign from Congress
From today’s Los Angeles Times: After years of denials and claims that he was the target of a political witch hunt, Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-Alpine) is scheduled to appear in…
Airline catering workers plan protests at major US airports on Thanksgiving week
From today’s CNBC News Online: Hundreds of airline catering workers are protesting this week at some of the largest U.S. airports to demand higher wages and better benefits during what’s…
Opinion: The right to vote should not fall victim to partisan battles
From today’s Chicago Sun-Times: The right to vote is fundamental to any democracy. Protecting that right — and making it easier to exercise it — ought to be a priority…
Andrew Yang claims, “Yes, Robots Are Stealing Your Job.” So now what?
From today’s New York Times: During the last Democratic debate, in Ohio, there was a moment that stood out. Elizabeth Warren and I got into a debate over the impact…
Diplomats accuse Trump as impeachment hits Americans’ TVs
From today’s Associated Press Online: For the first time, the Democrats’ case for President Donald Trump’s impeachment streamed from Americans’ TVs Wednesday, including a new contention that he was overheard…
As L.A. ports automate, some workers are cheering on the robots
From today’s Los Angeles Times: Day after day, Walter Diaz, an immigrant truck driver from El Salvador, steers his 18-wheeler toward the giant ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.…
‘A Proud Day’: Ex-Felons Clear Final Hurdle to Vote In Florida
From today’s New York Times: One by one, they came before the judge in Miami, confident that in a few moments they would get a precious document clearing the way…
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For 53 million Americans stuck in low-wage jobs, the road out is hard
From today’s Los Angeles Times: Unemployment is hovering near a five-decade low, workforce participation is at the highest level in six years and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome H. Powell recently…
Beshear’s gubernatorial win in KY is also a win for ex-felon voting rights
From today’s Vox News: In November 2015, then-Gov. Steve Beshear (D) signed an executive order restoring the voting rights of more than 100,000 people with felony records in Kentucky. But…