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What Researchers Discovered When They Sent 80,000 Fake Résumés to U.S. Jobs
Some companies discriminated against Black applicants much more than others, and H.R. practices made a big difference.
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Jerry Grote, Star Mets Catcher on 1969 Championship Team, Dies at 81
Known for his field savvy and his powerful arm, he helped to propel the New York Mets through their storied…
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Biden to Announce Student Debt Relief for Millions in Swing-State Pitch
Officials said that 10 million borrowers could see debt relief of at least $5,000. The plan, set to be announced…
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Democratic Group Aims to Spend Heavily in Wisconsin Legislative Races
The States Project, a deep-pocketed outside group focused exclusively on state legislatures, is adding the Wisconsin State Assembly to its…
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J Street Seeks a Middle Path on Gaza. Is That Possible Anymore?
Over the last five years, the Jewish political advocacy group J Street reached new heights of influence. The center-left lobby,…
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In Milwaukee, Restaurants and Venues Worry of Seeing Limited R.N.C. Boost
In Chicago, venues are booking fast for the Democratic convention in August. But Milwaukee, host of the Republican convention, is…
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Casey Benjamin, Free-Spirited Saxophonist, Dies at 45
A musical voyager who wouldn’t be limited by genre, style or even instrument, he brought exuberance to the Robert Glasper…
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Albert Heath, Jazz Drum Virtuoso, Is Dead at 88
He accompanied stars like John Coltrane and worked frequently with his brothers. “I’ve always thought I was a master,” he…
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Gazing Skyward, and Awaiting a Moment of Awe
The moment she saw the sun, something inside Julie McKelvey changed. She was hanging from a rope on the side…
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How Gaza Protesters Are Making Life Difficult for Democratic Leaders
From President Biden to the mayors of small cities, Democrats have been trailed by demonstrators who are complicating the party’s…