Trumpistas, Brexitistas and hipsters: shared anxiety about class identity
Our skill parsing gender and racial bigotry has blinded us to a deeper and equally destructive bias.
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Government & Politics
3 criticize former parking director, 1 offers praise in employment hearing
Longtime employee wants Civil Service to overturn city's recommendation to fire her.
IG official says city’s ex-parking chief hindered investigation of her officers
But in appeal of her dismissal, administrator denies accusation, says she was fired for blowing the whistle.
Trump with tea and crumpets: What Brexit says about England — and America
At the heart of the fiasco called Brexit was a dark force all too familiar over here: racism
State says it’s still waiting on Gusman to prove deputies should get extra pay
Gusman hasn’t provided proper paperwork to show they’re eligible for a $500 monthly pay bump.
International High School teachers will vote on joining union next week
It will be the second union election at a charter school in two weeks.
Lusher teachers reject union
The tally: 54 votes by teachers for the union, 77 against.
City’s 911 call center keeps enough staffing despite unexpected departures
At least 14 police employees left the emergency call center because of changes.
Old Hickory axed from $20 bill; so is it time to rename Jackson Square?
Harriet Tubman is a fine choice for the $20 bill, but don't lump Jackson with the Confederates.
Office of Inspector General cleared in ethics investigation
Ethics board drops Quatrevaux and OIG investigator from probe. Others still being investigated.
