Janet Burns, Contributor

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Dozens Of State AGs Tell Amazon, Walmart, eBay And Others To Stop Price Gouging

Online retail platforms have “an ethical obligation” to find and stop price gouging on things like sanitizer and masks, 33 top state legal officials said in letters to Facebook, Craigslist, Amazon, Walmart, and eBay.

Transit Advocates: Congress ‘Must Step Up To Rescue Riders’ In COVID-19 Stimulus

New York’s Riders Alliance is calling for wide support of bipartisan plans to ‘bail out’ public transit in cities like NYC, and thus keep essential workers and economic hubs moving.

Drivers Protest Outside Uber Offices, Demand COVID-19 Sick Leave And Relief For Gig Workers Under CA Law

Drivers and other gig workers are pushing platform companies to use their resources, including $110 million earmarked to fight AB5, to support and protect workers ASAP.

As Supreme Court Weighs Abortion Rights (Again), Investors Join The Fight For Reproductive Care

As litigants debate abortion once again, supporters of reproductive rights are bringing the fight to the private sector, driving progress in the boardroom.

Employees Want Reproductive Care. Smart Firms Will Ensure They Get It

A comprehensive new report shows how much US workers value reproductive care, and how much employers can benefit, and save, by providing it.

No, Studies Don’t Say Cannabis Impairs Driving Once You’re Sober

Media reactions to a small, rather complicated study show how easily a rush to give answers can cloud the truth or cause stigma for millions.

Most Americans Wrongly Think CBD Is Regulated By FDA, Survey Finds

According to data from the Grocery Manufacturers Association, 76% of people who know about CBD believe commercial products are regulated by the US Food and Drug Administration, which they aren’t.

Overdose Training In Jail Gets Naloxone To Where It’s Needed Most, Data Show

A first-of-its-kind review of Overdose Education and Naloxone Distribution (OEND) training in jail shows how effective such programs can be at stopping overdose deaths in the hardest-hit communities.

At Last, North Carolina Will Let Folks Revoke Sexual Consent, And Better Protect Assault Survivors

After years of attempts, state lawmakers and assault survivors have finally gained support for key sexual assault reforms for adults and children.

Sanders’ Cannabis Plan Tackles Vital Need For Equity In Industry’s Future

Sen. Bernie Sanders proposed one of the boldest and most to-the-point plans yet for ending cannabis prohibition, repairing its harms, and fixing our legal market.