Former Firefighter Wins Gender Discrimination Lawsuit Against Tampa Fire Rescue

Another workplace discrimination and retaliation lawsuit was recently settled, this time between the city of Tampa and a former firefighter with Tampa Fire Rescue. The former firefighter, Tanja Vidovic, was awarded $245,000 in damages “after she sued the city, claiming she was the victim of repeated discrimination and harassment during her seven and a half years with the fire department.” But what happened? What kind of discrimination and harassment did she endure?








Top-Ranking Democrats Say No Government Shutdown Over Dreamers

Two top-ranking Democrats said they won’t push a government shutdown in December if Dreamers aren’t saved from deportation. According to Politico.com, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi have shifted their rhetoric away from radical. While still insisting on drafting comprehensive and fair immigration reform, the two politicians have stopped trying


USA Gymnastics Claims No Liability for Larry Nassar Scandal While Local Lawmaker Demands Action Against MSU

Less than a month after former physician Larry Nassar plead guilty to sexual misconduct charges, USA Gymnastics is claiming innocence in civil suits. The organization, which employed Nassar for years, asked judges to dismiss a host of lawsuits. On the same day, USA Gymnastics released a statement saying that it was “sorry that any athlete