House panel mulls ending forced arbitration in workplace sex assault disputes
WASHINGTON -- Lawmakers reached a moment of consensus on Tuesday during a House Judiciary Committee hearing: Forced arbitration clauses in employment contracts can be harmful to sexual assault victims. "Forced arbitration has robbed survivors of sexual violence and...
House panel mulls ending forced arbitration in workplace sex assault disputes
WASHINGTON -- Lawmakers reached a moment of consensus on Tuesday during a House Judiciary Committee hearing: Forced arbitration clauses in employment contracts can be harmful to sexual assault victims. "Forced arbitration has robbed survivors of sexual violence and...
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VIDEO: Paying Tribute to Women Veterans
A ceremony to honor women veterans at the Military Women’s Memorial was held on Veterans Day.
VIDEO: Paying Tribute to Women Veterans
A ceremony to honor women veterans at the Military Women’s Memorial was held on Veterans Day.
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Infrastructure package may help close Northwest’s digital divide with more broadband internet
Advocates are hopeful the infrastructure package Congress passed last Friday will make major progress in closing the Northwest’s digital divide
Infrastructure package may help close Northwest’s digital divide with more broadband internet
Advocates are hopeful the infrastructure package Congress passed last Friday will make major progress in closing the Northwest’s digital divide
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Federal Judge Rejects Latest Trump Attempt to Block Jan. 6 Records
Trump was rejected for the third time by a federal judge after trying to stop the release of White House records on the Jan. 6 insurrection.
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Jill Biden Pledges Support for Kids in Military, Veteran Care-Giving Homes
First lady Jill Biden honored children in military and veteran care-giving families as part of her Joining Forces initiative at a White House event ahead of Veterans Day.
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Supreme Court Considers Puerto Rico Residents’ Rights to Federal Benefits Program
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments on whether Puerto Rico residents can qualify for a federal benefit program
read morePandemic Forces Women to Choose Between Employment or Family, Experts Say
When the pandemic forced schools to close, women assumed the roles of both breadwinner and caregiver full-time. Struggling to balance employment and family, many found themselves pushed out of their jobs.
Stifling Abortion Access Doesn’t Stop Abortions or Help Women, Experts Say
Republicans argued at a House Judiciary hearing Thursday that Texas SB 8, which bans abortions after fetal heartbeat detection, would protect mothers and children.
Dispute over Executive Privilege Takes Center Stage at Trump Hearing on Jan. 6 Documents
A federal judge on Thursday expressed skepticism about former President Donald Trump’s claims of executive privilege during the first hearing in a case challenging documents requested by the Jan. 6 Committee.
Pelosi Determined to Keep Paid Family Leave in the Reconciliation Package
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday spoke in favor of including he paid family and medical leave in the reconciliation package, pushing back against a contrary argument made by Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va.
Roll Call: Key Votes From The Wisconsin Congressional Delegation This Week
Here’s how members of Wisconsin’s congressional delegation voted on major issues last week.
School Curriculum Becomes a Focal Point in Dead-Heat Virginia Governor’s Race
Education issues take center stage in the Virginia governor’s race.
Election Day Live Updates: Voter Voices From Virginia
Voters in Virginia shared what’s on their minds on Election Day.
VIDEO: Virginia Race a Toss-up Heading Into Election Day
Final polling shows Terry MacAuliffe (D) and Glenn Youngkin (R) virtually tied as election day arrives.
VIDEO: Supreme Court Fast Tracks Texas Abortion Case with Advocates on Both Sides Watching
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments on a Texas law that effectively bans abortion after six weeks. This is the first of two major abortion cases on the Court’s docket this term.
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