The risks of reporting sexual harassment
Sexual harassment is a form of gender discrimination, and it’s illegal. But it’s still widespread, and in some male-dominated industries, like technology and astronomy, even endemic.
Author: Gemma Alexander
New York City considers ‘Freelance Isn’t Free’ Law
For millions of other gig-workers around the country, the New York City law could serve as a model for fairer freelance-client dealings.
Why “40% off” is actually a bad deal
Today list prices are more useful as a tool for retailers to mislead consumers than for consumers to gauge cost savings.
How hard is it to sue for student loan forgiveness?
Although the debt forgiveness process is murky and it’s far from clear that the Department of Education is on track to making it better, most everyone agrees that defrauded students should not have to repay student loans.
Maverick GOP senator shoots down pro-gun bill
Florida might be the last place Americans would expect gun control to take hold, but all pro-gun bills in the Florida legislature were shot down for the current session by the last person you’d expect, a gun-owning, concealed-carry permit-holding Republican.
Is stealing someone’s culture a crime?
Is it wrong to wear an “ethnic” hairstyle or purchase tribal jewelry on vacation? Since culture is arguably what results from the exchange of ideas, the line between inspiration and appropriation can be hard to find.
Should education standards vary by state?
In December 2015, President Barack Obama signed into law the biggest changes to American education in almost 15 years. The bipartisan measure, called the Every Student Succeeds Act, replaces the controversial No Child Left Behind Act with what many hope will be a kinder, gentler educational mandate.
Was your chocolate bar produced by child labor?
“Candy slaves” sounds vaguely cute, like it’s a reference to people who can’t manage a sugar addiction. But the term has a sad, more literal meaning: most of the world’s chocolate is farmed by children held in slavery.
Weird Missouri bill defines sex as a “gift”
Sexual relations between lobbyists and Missouri lawmakers is now something to be declared as a gift, just like dinner or theater tickets.
Alabama Chief Justice obstructing gay marriage
It’s not surprising that some people have a hard time understanding the difference between personal morality and public legality. What is surprising is that some of those people are legal professionals.