Turkey Begins Offensive in Northern Syria: What Will Happen to the Kurds? 2019-10-10

The Takeaway

Turkey Begins Offensive in Northern Syria: What Will Happen to the Kurds?

President Trump has been criticized for turning his back on the Kurdish people in the region.

Millions Without Power in California 

The state’s largest utility, PG&E, started cutting electricity as a precaution against wildfires.

Despite Criticism, Atlanta Braves Are Resistant to Change

Ryan Helsley, a pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals and citizen of the Cherokee Nation called out the Atlanta Braves “tomahawk chop,” but the Braves have been reluctant to change.

Pregnancy Discrimination is Still Pervasive in the Workplace

Decades after the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, pregnancy discrimination is still pervasive in the workplace. 

Palm Oil Production Linked to Massive Forest Fires in Indonesia

The U.S. has largely contributed to the growth of this palm oil industry.

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