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Questions within city council have arisen on the effectiveness of its Discrimination Ordinance, however the council unanimously voted to approve the addition of misdemeanor convictions as a protected class.
Questions within city council have arisen on the effectiveness of its Discrimination Ordinance, however the council unanimously voted to approve the addition of misdemeanor convictions as a protected class.
Ypsilanti’s Discrimination Ordinance now prevents “actual or perceived” discrimination based on someone’s prior misdemeanor and felony convictions. Victims of discrimination may file a lawsuit against anyone who violates the ordinance. Those who violate the ordinance may be subject to fines and state and federal law.
Former Sports Section Editor Chas Post joins us to talk NBA reffing debacles and the future of the Philadelphia 76ers.
Former Sports Section Editor Chas Post joins us to talk NBA reffing debacles and the future of the Philadelphia 76ers.
Fascism is knocking on our doors. Are you ready to denounce it?
Many young people know the state of our country isn’t ideal, but don’t know how to fix it. The answers can be found from the past, by taking notes from multiracial coalitions, the working class standing in solidarity, and community based activism.
