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California gig workers eye a win if landmark bill passes state Senate
July 3, 2019By codifying gig workers as employees, AB 5 would close loopholes that enabled companies to classify low-skill workers as independent contractors.
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Trump proposes dumping migrants into Guatemala, a supposedly “safe third country”
July 3, 2019When it comes to human rights, Guatemala may be one of the worst places you could send people.
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Tanks, but no tanks: Trump’s July 4 war machine showcase draws flak
July 3, 2019It's not just progressive orgs, the D.C. City Council and the Dept. of Defense are saying no to Trump's tank parade.
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Sudanese ‘million-strong march’ goes ahead despite military’s threat
July 2, 2019The Sudanese Communist Party has called for international support for their “peaceful revolution.”
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Girl recalls abuse in Texas border station
July 2, 2019She was one of hundreds of migrant children who have been held this year in holding cells at a U.S. Customs and Border Protection station.
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