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Thomas’ Bill Expanding Protections For Domestic Workers Advances To State Senate
The Washington state House has approved House Bill 2355, known as the Domestic Workers Bill of Rights, by a vote of 57 to 39. This legislation seeks to enhance workplace protections for domestic workers, including house cleaners, nannies, and caregivers, by ensuring minimum wage, overtime pay, and other essential benefits. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Brianna Thomas, D West Seattle, addresses long-standing inequities in the domestic labor industry and now awaits consideration by the Senate.
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Thomas’ Bill Expanding Protections For Domestic Workers Advances To State Senate
The Washington state House has approved House Bill 2355, known as the Domestic Workers Bill of Rights, by a vote of 57 to 39. This legislation seeks to enhance workplace protections for domestic workers, including house cleaners, nannies, and caregivers, by ensuring minimum wage, overtime pay, and other essential benefits. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Brianna Thomas, D West Seattle, addresses long-standing inequities in the domestic labor industry and now awaits consideration by the Senate.
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‘They Wanted a Trophy’: Minnesota Activists Reflect on Arrests
Trahern Crews, a prominent figure in the Black Lives Matter movement in Minnesota, was apprehended by federal agents on January 30, 2026. His arrest, alongside eight other activists and journalists, followed their participation in a protest at a St. Paul church on January 18, where a pastor holds a position as acting field office director for Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Reading The Nation At 250: Who Is Missing From The Story?
The National Endowment for the Arts' Big Read 2026-2027 Honoring America250 library has come under scrutiny for its exclusion of Black women authors, highlighting a persistent inequity in the representation and support of diverse voices within American literature.
When A Black Newspaper Goes Quiet
The Richmond Free Press, established in 1992 as a Black-owned newspaper, has ceased operations amid the structural challenges confronting local journalism. This closure underscores the critical role Black newspapers play in ensuring accountability and documenting community narratives.
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Podcast: Special Tribute Planned For Black History Advocate Dr. Quintard Taylor Jr.
The Pacific Northwest will honor Dr. Quintard Taylor Jr., a pioneering historian and founder of BlackPast.org, at a Celebration of Life and Black History in Kent this Saturday. LaNesha McCoy, Executive Director of BlackPast.org, will reflect on Dr. Taylor's enduring legacy and visionary contributions.
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