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Kristen Chapman is moving from Tennessee to Virginia so her 15 year-old transgender daughter can continue receiving gender-affirming care. (Photo by John Partipilo/Tennessee Lookout)

Harm of anti-LGBTQ laws includes economic pain for communities, families

BY: - July 18, 2023

Roberto Che Espinoza had been thinking about leaving Tennessee after the 2024 election, but in June they noticed that the state attorney general was seeking medical records on gender-affirming medical care, which Espinoza, a nonbinary transgender man, said included their own records. “Being on any kind of list … I knew after the release of […]

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The backbone of the 21st century economy, like the backbone of every century’s economy, is labor. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)

Workers of the world unite. No, seriously. And friends & family too | Hugh Jackson

BY: - July 14, 2023

The backbone of the 21st century economy, like the backbone of every century’s economy, is labor.

Despite pandemic pay boost, low-wage workers still can’t afford basic needs

BY: - July 11, 2023

Their pay bump is the largest in more than 40 years, but inflation is taking a toll.

Car insurance premiums based on job, education can ding low-wage workers

BY: - June 29, 2023

‘What does your education, occupation and income have to do with how you drive?’ one driver asked

Carlow University President Dr. Kathy Humphrey advocates for pay equity at a June 30 press conference.

Local groups launch campaign to encourage pay equity in Pittsburgh

BY: - July 3, 2022

In Pittsburgh, the pay gap between Black women and white men is larger than the national average. A new campaign aims to close the gap.