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We rely heavily on workers classified as “independent contractors”. These people are suffering disproportionately during the pandemic.

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Independent contractors don’t receive work benefits that regular employees do. Some companies even purposely misclassify their workers as independent contractors to avoid having to pay them a minimum wage or provide them with health insurance and paid leave. During COVID-19, this has caused serious problems for independent contractors. Continue Reading →

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With minorities already suffering from voter suppression, the coronavirus pandemic will do them no favors

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Minorities in the United States have been faced with significant voter suppression for years. They have also been disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 crisis: more likely to fall ill and more likely to die, compared to white Americans. These two factors will combine to create a disastrous election outcome for minorities in November. Continue Reading →