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Trump dishonors vets who died fighting Nazis and Confederacy


 

VoteVets

 

I am a Marine, an Iraq War Veteran, and most importantly, an American. And I reject and condemn any and all forms of white supremacy, Nazism, and fascism.

With the exception of the parts about serving his country, I can’t for the life of me understand why that is so difficult for Donald Trump to say.

Hundreds of thousands of Americans gave their lives fighting the hateful ideologies that fueled yesterday’s protests and subsequent violence in Virginia. The president dishonors their memories with his “many sides” response to yesterday’s domestic terrorist attack.

We are going to fight this president tooth and nail. We are going to elevate the voices of veterans who are willing to speak out against his domestic policies, his foreign policy, and his hateful ideology. But we can’t do it alone:

Chip in $3 to VoteVets today to help us continue to lead the fight against Donald Trump and his policies that move our nation backward and put American lives at risk.

I watched in horror as people were walking around Virginia yesterday wearing MAGA hats, waving Nazi flags, and carrying assaults weapons. In broad daylight. We have to be better than this, but as long as Donald Trump is president, I fear we will not be.

If Trump really wanted to Make America Great Again, he’d take the first and most important step toward that goal: he’d resign today.

Will Fischer
Iraq War Veteran and Director of Government Relations
VoteVets

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4 Medication Safety Tips for Older Adults


FDA Consumer Health Information

As you age, you can be more at risk for drug interactions. And the way your body handles medicines can change. So if you (or your loved ones) are taking prescriptions, over-the-counter medicines, herbal preparations, or supplements, consider these four safety tips.

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What Are The Protected Classes Under Discrimination Laws?


Discrimination is not as easily defined as a person may believe at first glance. Even if a boss dislikes someone for his or her personality and treats the person in an unfair manner as a result, this may not be enough evidence for a discrimination claim. To file a valid discrimination claim, the EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) requires that a person’s discrimination fall within one of eleven categories.

Determining Your Protected Class

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 has heavily influenced the way that courts determine the protected groups under discrimination laws. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 prevents discrimination in educational facilities and public workplaces. Under the Civil Rights Act of 1964, a person may not be discriminated against due to the following:

  • Age
  • Pregnancy
  • National Origin
  • Race
  • Ethnic Background
  • Religious Beliefs
  • Sexual Orientation

Specific Examples Of Discrimination

In each particular protected class under discrimination laws, people tend to face common forms of discrimination. For example:

  • People who are discriminated against for their national origin tend to be treated unfavorably due to their heritage or country of original citizenship.
  • A person may face discrimination if an employer requires him or her to speak English in the workplace.An employer may only enforce this requirement if speaking English is required for effectively performing job tasks in the workplace.
  • Also, an employer may not fire an employee due to the foreign accent that he or she has.
  • A person of a particular sexual orientation may experience discrimination if the workplace environment becomes hostile as a result of teasing or offensive comments.
  • If a victim is fired or demoted due to his or her sexual orientation, then this is another example of discrimination.

Discrimination Lawyers For Your Case

Discrimination lawyers will advocate for you in your discrimination case. When you feel like your workplace has become hostile as a result of teasing or inappropriate comments aimed at your sexual orientation, then you may have a valid discrimination claim against your employer.

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This is incredibly unfair.
Thank you for reading my last email about our new criminal justice reform project changejustice.

There’s an important petition you can help with right now.

When Dwayne Betts was 16 years old, he committed a carjacking. He went to prison for 8 years and decided to turn his life around — eventually becoming an award winning poet, graduating from Yale Law School, and recently passing the Connecticut State Bar exam.

But because of that mistake he made twenty years ago, the Connecticut Bar is denying him admission — meaning he can’t become a lawyer. That’s not fair. Dwayne has paid his debt to society and gone above and beyond to become not only an accomplished poet, and student, but also a husband and father.

It’s simply outrageous that after working so hard for so long, a past conviction would prevent a Yale Law graduate from becoming a lawyer.

Sign this petition started by Leif Dautch, a San Francisco lawyer who also graduated from Yale, and tell the Connecticut State Bar to admit Dwayne Betts. 

Jonathan Perri
Director, Campaigns & Partnerships
Change.org

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