A call to pass legislation that prioritizes workers-not corporations; a CNN correspondent refused to move to the back of the room during a White House briefing; ArtActivistBarbie takes on the patriarchy of the fine art world.
*"Today at Ms."** | **May 1, 2020*
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*Honor May Day by Passing Legislation That Prioritizes Workers-Not Corporations [ [link removed] ]*
BY WENDY CHUN-HOON | Today, Friday, May 1 is May Day-a day meant to recognize the contributions of workers worldwide. "We need systems that ensure everyone is included in our nation's prosperity and every working person's contribution to that prosperity is given due respect and properly valued," Chun-Hoon writes about workers' rights in the age of COVID-19.
*Trump Attempted to Move a Reporter to the Back of the Room. Nevertheless, She Resisted. [ [link removed] ]*
BY CORINNE AHRENS | Prior to the start of President Trump's briefing, a White House official ordered CNN's Kaitlan Collinsto move from her assigned, front-row seat to the back of the room. She refused.
*We Heart: ArtActivistBarbie Taking on Patriarchy in the Art World [ [link removed] ]*
BY FIONA PESTANA | U.K.-based ArtActivistBarbie uses Barbie's iconic image to expose the lack of gender representation in the art world.
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