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Poor People's Campaign Eyes 'Virtual March' in Poverty Fight

By Russell Contreras | Jun 19, 2020

Clergy and religious leaders are preparing to hold a virtual march Saturday to highlight the plight of Americans struggling with poverty.

A Look At Dueling Policing Proposals Considered by Congress

By Michael Balsamo | Jun 19, 2020

Both Democrats and Republicans have introduced legislation to reform policing in America, but they diverge on some issues.

Atlanta Police Call Out Sick over Charges in Fatal Shooting

By Kate Brumback | Jun 19, 2020

Atlanta police officers called out sick to protest the filing of murder charges against an officer who shot a man in the back, while the interim chief acknowledged members of the force feel abandoned amid protests.

'A Hot Mess': Hickenlooper Stumbles into Democratic Primary

By Nicholas Riccardi | Jun 19, 2020

Former Gov. John Hickenlooper was supposed to be Democrats' worry-free solution to the Colorado Senate race, but he's stumbled badly in the weeks leading up to the party's June 30 primary.

Even With Ruling, Workplace Still Unequal for LGBTQ Workers

By Cathy Bussewitz and Joseph Pisani | Jun 18, 2020

Even with this week's Supreme Court ruling, the workplace will be far from equal for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Americans.

As Racism Protests Roil U.S., Florida Revisits Dark Past

By Bobby Caina Calvan | Jun 18, 2020

On Election Day a century ago, a white mob swept through a tiny Florida citrus town after a black man showed up at the polls to vote. Over two days of terror, the mob set fire to homes and drove black residents away.

Prosecutors Charge Police, Push Reforms Amid Floyd Protests

By Alanna Durkin Richer and Michael Tarm | Jun 18, 2020

Prosecutors across the country are defying traditionally cozy relationships with police departments, swiftly charging officers with murder, assault and other crimes.

The Costs of Safely Reopening a Restaurant

By John M. Glionna | Jun 18, 2020

Restaurants are scrambling everything but eggs in order to establish and implement best practices in the age of coronavirus.

Target Permanently Raises Starting Hourly Pay to $15

By Anne D'Innocenzio | Jun 18, 2020

Target Corp. says it's permanently increasing starting hourly wages for its workers to $15 beginning July 5, several months ahead of schedule.

Many Fear Trump's Visit to Tulsa Could Spark Violence

By Sean Murphy | Jun 18, 2020

Black community leaders in Tulsa said they fear a large rally by President Donald Trump this weekend could spark violence, and the state's governor asked Trump not to visit the site of a 1921 race massacre.

Police Target Loansharking As Businesses Reel from Lockdown

By Frances D'Emilio | Jun 18, 2020

Police in Rome say they have dismantled a brutal loansharking ring just as many shopkeepers are desperate for liquidity after being closed for weeks during COVID-19 lockdown.

UN: Venezuelans, Other Refugees Face Huge Pandemic Hardships

By Jamey Keaten | Jun 18, 2020

The head of the U.N. refugee agency says he is "very worried" about the impact of the coronavirus in Latin America, where millions of Venezuelans have fled upheaval at home and could face hardship abroad

Black Reporter Sues Paper over Ban on Her Protest Coverage

By Andrew Dalton | Jun 18, 2020

A Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reporter prohibited from covering the city's Black Lives Matter protests because of a tweet sued the paper on Tuesday.

Following Pride Flag Confrontation, Farmers Market Management Company Complains of 'Vitriol' It Has Received

By Matthew S. Bajko | Jun 18, 2020

The farmers market management company whose director publicly berated the gay owner of a Livermore cookie company for handing out rainbow flags at his booth is now complaining of the "vitriol" it has received since video of the confrontation went viral.

Voices of Protest, Crying for Change, Ring Across U.S., Beyond

By Claire Galofaro | Jun 18, 2020

Many say they marched so that one day, when their children asked what they did at this historic moment, they will be able to say they stood up for justice despite all risks.

2 Neo-Nazis on Trial Accused of Killing German Politician

By Frank Jordans | Jun 18, 2020

A German court begin hearing the case Tuesday against two far-right extremists accused of killing a regional politician whose execution-style slaying shocked the country last year.

Chief: Seattle Protest Area is Not A Police-Free Zone

Jun 18, 2020

"There is no cop-free zone in the city of Seattle," Chief Carmen Best said Monday. "I think that the picture has been painted in many areas that shows the city is under siege. That is not the case."

Can't Make Money Right Now? Free Up Cash in Your Budget

By Courtney Jespersen, NerdWallet | Jun 17, 2020

There's little comfort in knowing that others are also feeling strapped. But you may be relieved to hear there are ways to make things easier — even if you're out of work or can't make more money.

After 130 years, Aunt Jemima Will Vanish from Packaging

Jun 17, 2020

After more than 130 years, Aunt Jemima is being removed from packaging for syrup and pancake mix.

Donations to Fight Virus, Injustice Could Sustain Charities

By Sally Ho | Jun 17, 2020

The recent wave of money dedicated to fighting the coronavirus and racial inequality in the U.S. is offering a beacon of hope for nonprofits in 2020.

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