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(From the left) Guillermo Creamer and Carlos Vera of the nonprofit "Pay Our Interns" meet with Senator Chris Van Hollen, who played a pivotal role in building bipartisan support for paying interns on the Hill.

(From the left) Guillermo Creamer and Carlos Vera of the nonprofit "Pay Our Interns" meet with Senator Chris Van Hollen, who played a pivotal role in building bipartisan support for paying interns on the Hill. Photo Courtesy of Carlos Vera/Pay Our Interns

Tuesday, Jun 19 • 12:32 p.m. (ET)

The Senate Will Now Pay Interns: Why It Matters

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The unpaid rite of passage known as the internship has evolved under pressure and lawsuits, and now many organizations pay all interns for their work. The U.S. Senate will soon follow suit.

A Brightwood Park rent strike demonstration organized by the Latino Economic Development Center.

A Brightwood Park rent strike demonstration organized by the Latino Economic Development Center. Rob Wohl

Monday, Jun 18 • 12 p.m. (ET)

Tenants in Brightwood Park Strike To Protest Poor Building Conditions

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A group of tenants in Brightwood Park are withholding rent over what they call deplorable building conditions; we explore the rights of tenants--and landlords--in disputes, and whether rent strikes are effective.

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