North Carolina Nurses Win Union in Landslide After Bitter Opposition
HCA Healthcare had brought in a phalanx of union-busting firms to intimidate nurses into voting no.
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Once a Police Union Ally, Democratic House Candidate Pitches Herself as a Reformer
Former Tacoma Mayor Marilyn Strickland oversaw a police department with a history of excessive force.
The Coronavirus Crisis
Greystone Nursing Homes, Whose Executives Gave $800,000 to Trump, Are Epicenters of Covid-19 Deaths
Nursing homes operated by Greystone have some of the nation’s highest reported death counts, federal data shows.
The Coronavirus Crisis
Teachers Expect UFT to Vote on Whether to Authorize a Strike Over School Reopening
The New York City teachers union wants to ensure good ventilation in schools and access to Covid-19 testing.
One Man Will Decide Who Fills Kamala Harris's Senate Seat
If Biden wins, California Gov. Gavin Newsom will appoint Harris’s two-year replacement — because of a loophole in the Constitution.
The Coronavirus Crisis
Nursing Home Magnate Cozied Up to Trump as Deaths Rose in His Facilities
Nursing homes linked to major Trump donor Eliezer Scheiner received over $27 million in Covid-19 funds even as residents died amid poor conditions.
Rashida Tlaib and Slate of Local Wins Signal Progressive Revival in Michigan
Tlaib’s primary victory comes alongside a host of down-ballot progressive wins, including Karen McDonald for Oakland County prosecutor.
Rep. Lori Trahan Lied About Campaign Funds. The House Ethics Committee Cleared Her Anyway.
The committee’s finding raises questions about whether members of Congress can police each other when it comes to campaign finance.
Trump Rule Change Will Likely Do More Harm Than Good to 401(k)s, Study Shows
In June, the Labor Department allowed private equity into 401(k) plans for the first time. A study shows that likely won’t pay off for ordinary investors.
Maine GOP Primary Is Becoming a Proxy Fight Over War, Saudi Arabia
The race in Maine provides an up-close look at the divisions inside the Republican party and the financial backing of each side.