Amanda Becker
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Florida State just barred many employees from caring for kids while working remotely. Moms ask: ‘What am I supposed to do?’
With coronavirus cases surging in Florida, it might not be safe to send kids back to schools and daycares
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Amanda Becker
Florida State just barred many employees from caring for kids while working remotely. PARENTS ask: ‘What am I supposed to do?’
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'National Embarrassment': Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Under Fire After 2 Black Journalists Say They Were Barred From Protest Coverage
The Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh has laid down a list of demands after a black Pittsburgh Post-Gazette journalist says she was barred from protest coverage because of a viral "thought provoking" tweet the newspaper told her was biased.
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Amanda Becker
I have been thinking a lot about what is happening in newsrooms right now. It was a long time in coming & this is an opportunity, one that journalists - including or maybe especially white journalists - cannot ignore. (Thread 1/)
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Seven confirmed COVID-19 cases linked to Wisconsin's April elections
At least seven people contracted the coronavirus during Wisconsin's primary election on April 7, Milwaukee health officials said on Tuesday, confirming fears that holding in-person voting during the health crisis put people at risk.
Trump to unveil council to re-open the country after coronavirus pandemic
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that he will soon be announcing a second coronavirus task force, creating a council to focus on re-opening the country after the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic passes.
Coronavirus could kill 81,000 in U.S., subside in June - Washington University analysis
The coronavirus pandemic could kill more than 81,000 people in the United States in the next four months and may not subside until June, according to a data analysis done by University of Washington School of Medicine.
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Amanda Becker
Coronavirus could kill 81,000 in U.S., subside in June - Washington University analysis
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The Workers Who Face the Greatest Coronavirus Risk
Nurses and doctors rank high. But so do hairdressers and dentists.
Environmentalist Tom Steyer ends 2020 Democratic presidential bid
Billionaire environmentalist Tom Steyer, a fierce critic of President Donald Tru...
Bloomberg seeks reset after rough debate debut as Democrats sprint to Super Tuesday
Democratic presidential contenders began a frantic dash for votes on Thursday, a...
Despite Sanders-Warren rift, gender talk largely absent from 2020 campaign trail
In the wake of a flap with Democratic rival Bernie Sanders over gender and elect...
Warren would ask for resignation of all of Trump's political appointees
Democratic U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren said on Tuesday that if elected to the ...
Warren would end 'subminimum' wage in plan to aid disabled U.S. workers
White House hopeful Elizabeth Warren said on Thursday that raising the minimum h...
U.S. Republican lawmaker says Trump treated less fairly than Jesus ahead of crucifixion
A U.S. Republican lawmaker from Georgia said on Wednesday ahead of an impeachmen...
U.S. Senator Kamala Harris ending presidential bid
First-term U.S. Senator Kamala Harris of California on Tuesday will end her 2020...
Democrat Warren vows to use 'every tool' to combat white nationalist violence
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren said on Tuesday if elected to the White House she ...
Michael Bloomberg to launch $100 million digital anti-Trump campaign
Michael Bloomberg, the billionaire media mogul who continues to weigh a run for ...
Warren proposes 'corporate perjury' law related to industry-funded research
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren on Tuesday proposed a new "corporate perjury&...
Democratic 2020 hopeful Warren still weighing Medicare for All financing options
White House hopeful Elizabeth Warren is taking heat from her Democratic rivals f...
Democrat Warren rejects money from big tech, bank executives in White House bid
U.S. Democratic presidential hopeful Elizabeth Warren said on Tuesday that she w...
Democrats' Medicare for All must consider union-won plans: AFL-CIO
Democratic White House hopefuls should ensure their Medicare for All proposals h...
White House hopeful Kamala Harris to emphasize access for...
U.S. Democratic presidential hopeful Kamala Harris will announce a plan on Thurs...