U.S.
Uber and Postmates sue to block California law protecting gig workers
January 9, 2020The new labor-backed law bans companies from misclassifying workers, especially Uber and Lyft drivers and other “gig” workers, as “independent contractors.”
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Wall Street weapons company CEOs cash in on Iran war danger
January 9, 2020Surging stock prices for military contractors gave several CEOs an early payday after Trump’s Iran aggression.
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Los Angeles issues its first street vending permit
January 7, 2020“If you are a fan of street food, I ask consumers to be involved and let your local councilmember know that this is something you support."
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Amid rising protests, House plans vote against Trump war on Iran
January 6, 2020Pelosi told colleagues to expect a vote this week on a War Powers Resolution as thousands demonstrated nationwide.
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Democratic lawmakers score Trump for drone strike killing of Suleimani
January 3, 2020Illegal move by the president threatens to trigger a new Mideast war with worldwide consequences.
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