Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts has emerged as a vocal defender of transgender rights as he tries to fend off a primary challenge from Representative Seth Moulton.
Category: Civil Rights and Liberties
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Ed Markey Defends Transgender Athletes in Massachusetts Senate Race
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In ‘9 to 5,’ Dolly Parton Put a Friendly Face on Feminism
The New York Times – On the Runway:In 1980, feminists were often stereotyped as man-hating or out of touch. Then Parton gave the movement a boost — and an anthem.
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New Evidence Shows Federal Agents Using Racial Slurs During Immigration Sweeps
The New York Times – On the Runway:Body-camera video and other court evidence capture federal agents using slurs and targeting Latinos while bypassing white bystanders during immigration sweeps in Chicago and Los Angeles
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Why Are So Many People Upset About Flock Cameras?
The New York Times – Business:Flock Safety’s automated license plate-reading cameras, used by thousands of law enforcement agencies in the U.S., have drawn intense criticism from civil liberties groups.
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Trump’s Smithsonian Attacks Are Attacks on America’s Future
The New York Times – On the Runway:This is how we decide who we are and who we want to be.
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William D. Zabel, High-Flying Lawyer and Civil Rights Champion, Dies at 89
The New York Times – Business:He brokered celebrity divorces and recovered billions for victims of Bernie Madoff’s Ponzi scheme. But he was proudest of helping to legalize interracial marriage.
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U.S. Sues The New York Times, Claiming Discrimination Against a White Man
The New York Times – Business:The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission said the paper had engaged in “unlawful employment practices” against the man, who did not get a sought-after promotion.
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Bob Law, Trailblazing Talk-Radio Host, Dies at 86
The New York Times – Business:His wee-hours show “Night Talk” was a nationally syndicated stalwart, examining tough issues and spotlighting Black cultural and political stars.
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Are you a medical provider who has worked in an ICE detention facility? We want to hear from you.
The New York Times – Business:We want to get a better picture of what medical care for immigrants in detention is like.
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Black Women Turn to One Another as Their Career Paths Suddenly Recede
Black female professionals have seen a steep drop in employment over the last year. They are turning to each other for pep talks and résumé advice.
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Phone Searches at U.S. Borders: What Travelers Need to Know
Customs agents have broad authority to search the electronic devices of travelers entering and leaving the U.S. Here are tips for keeping your data safe.