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I was fired the day before Thanksgiving: Happy holidays

I worked three years for Daily Kos, a “progressive” news hub anchored by its use of both community-submitted articles and staff content. I was a senior writer focusing on the trickle-down effects of white supremacy, police brutality, appraisal and housing discrimination, racial profiling, inequity in education and healthcare disparities. I wrote about two stories a …

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Know your pregnancy rights at work

I’ve heard so many stories about women having to fight for the most basic of maternity rights at work. Sometimes employers don’t even know how they should treat pregnant workers, so you may have to educate your boss. It starts with knowing your rights.