The Legacy of Elijah Cummings 2019-10-17

The Takeaway

The Legacy of Elijah Cummings

On Thursday, Representative Elijah Cummings of Maryland died from “complications concerning longstanding health challenges.”

Living at the Intersection of Domestic Violence and Immigration

October marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month. While domestic violence affects all kinds of people, immigrant women face a unique set of challenges in getting help and support. 

It’s Not Just the Glass Ceiling — Career Barriers for Women Start at the Management Level

Women of color are especially affected by what a new report calls the “broken rung” of the corporate ladder.

Ohio Purges Voters Amid Growing Concerns of Voter Suppression Across the U.S.

Voter suppression is a longstanding issue in Ohio, and advocates say this case demonstrates the danger posed to voters ahead of 2020.

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