coronavirus
Ultra-rich benefit from big tax cut hidden in coronavirus stimulus law
April 17, 2020Adding together corporate tax breaks in the legislation, the Joint Committee on Taxation says they will cost the Treasury $195 billion over a decade, most of it this calendar year and next.
Read moreWomen’s sports a likely coronavirus casualty
April 17, 2020Linked to the rising call for gender equity worldwide, women’s sports were enjoying unprecedented attention and support before the coronavirus pandemic.
Read moreRent strike wave makes its way to the D.C. Metro area
April 17, 2020Unite Here Local 23 and African Communities Together have organized to cancel rent until one month after the pandemic ends.
Read moreTransit union leaders: Trump govt. and many systems ignoring danger to workers
April 17, 2020The situation is so bad at the privatized for-profit Hudson-Bergen Light Rail System in Jersey City that workers are ready to walk.
Read moreVirtual vigil at Livermore Lab: A global safety net is needed
April 17, 2020The Pentagon budget continues to soar, even in the midst of the global health crisis.
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