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In NYC, the Wrong Zip Code Could Mean Death – COLORLINES

May 5, 2020

Why Are COVID-19-Related Job Losses Hitting Women Harder Than Men? – Forbes

Apr 30, 2020

Gig Economy Workers Hurt By Coronavirus Eye New Federal Funds For Relief – Kaiser Health News

Mar 19, 2020

Working moms among the hardest hit by coronavirus pandemic – CBS News

Mar 18, 2020

Know who has the most contact with people daily? The people who can’t afford a sick day. – Washington Post

Mar 13, 2020

Where Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden Stand on Reproductive Rights – Rewire News Group

Mar 12, 2020

Without Paid Sick Leave, Black People Can’t Stay Home – Essence

Mar 11, 2020

Companies are putting out hand sanitizer. But for years, many have campaigned against sick pay. – Washington Post

Mar 9, 2020

Americans Are Being Encouraged to Work From Home During the Coronavirus Outbreak. For Millions, That’s Impossible – TIME

Mar 9, 2020

When Women All Vote, We Can Change the World – Shondaland

Mar 5, 2020

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