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References and Photo Credits April 2016

April 6, 2016: Dream for America is Just Another Free Ride

1. “House Democrats introduce Federal Employee Paid Parental Leave Act to provide 6 weeks of paid leave.” Carolyn B. Maloney. January 26, 2015. https://maloney.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/house-democrats-introduce-federal-employee-paid-parental-leave-act-to, retrieved April 5, 2016.

2. “Schedule of April 1 Events.” Chicago Teachers Union. April 1, 2016. http://www.ctunet.com/blog/schedule-of-april-1-events, retrieved April 3, 2016.

3. Zillman, Claire. “As college professors lose earning power, unions gain appeal.” FORTUNE. February 19, 2014. http://fortune.com/2014/02/19/as-college-professors-lose-earning-power-unions-gain-appeal/, retrieved April 5, 2016.

4. “Mayor Emanuel and City Colleges Chancellor Hyman Announce Five More Universities Join Chicago Start Partnership.” Office of the Mayor. City of Chicago. November 5, 2015. http://www.cityofchicago.org/content/dam/city/depts/mayor/Press%20Room/Press%20Releases/2015/September/11.5.15ChicagoStarPartnership.pdf, retrieved April 5, 2016.

5. “Chairman Becerra Statement on March Jobs Report.” The House Democrats. Newsroom. April 1, 2016. http://www.dems.gov/chairman-becerra-statement-march-jobs-report/, retrieved April 4, 2016.

6. “Pelosi Statement on New York State Paid Family Leave & Minimum Wage Increase.” Nancy Pelosi. April 4, 2016. http://www.democraticleader.gov/newsroom/pelosi-statement-on-new-york-state-paid-family-leave-minimum-wage-increase/, retrieved April 6, 2016.

7. “President Obama Has Not Commuted the Sentences of 248 Individuals.” The White House. March 30, 2016. https://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2016/03/30/president-obama-has-now-commuted-sentences-248-individuals, retrieved April 4, 2016.

8. “Bill Summary & Status.” 111th Congress (2009-2010). H.R. 676. CRS Summary. The Library of Congress. THOMAS. http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d111:HR00676:@@@D&summ2=m&, retrieved April 4, 2016.

9. “Bill Summary & Status.” 111th Congress (2009-2010). H.R. 676. Cosponsors.The Library of Congress. THOMAS. http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d111:HR00676:@@@P, retrieved April 4, 2016.

Photo: “The President Proposes to Make Community College Free for Responsible Students for 2 Years.” The White House. January 8, 2015. Retrieved April 6, 2016 from: https://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/image/010815_community_college_full.jpg.

April 13, 2016: Transgender Discrimination: Oppression Works Both Ways

1. “A Guide to Restroom Access for Transgender Workers.” Occupational Safety and Health Administration. p. 1. https://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3795.pdf, retrieved April 12, 2016.

2. Ibid.

3. Ibid., p. 2.

4. “Queer Our Taxes. Taxation with LGBTQ Representation.” National LGBTQ Task Force. http://www.thetaskforce.org/queer-our-taxes-2016/, retrieved April 13, 2016.

5. “DOL Policies on Gender Identity: Rights and Responsibilities.” United States Department of Labor. http://www.dol.gov/oasam/programs/crc/20130712GenderIdentity.htm, retrieved April 13, 2016.

6. Raghavan, Gautam. “Marking Transgender Day of Remembrance.” The White House. November 20, 2013. https://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2013/11/20/marking-transgender-day-remembrance-0, retrieved April 13, 2016.

7. Ibid.

8. Lhamon, Catherine E. and Gutpa, Vanita. “Dear Colleague Letter on Transgender Students.” U.S. Department of Justice. U.S. Department of Education. May 13, 2016. p. 1. http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/letters/colleague-201605-title-ix-transgender.pdf

9. Lhamon, Catherine E. “Helping Schools Ensure the Civil Rights of Transgender Students.” HOMEROOM. May 13, 2016. http://blog.ed.gov/2016/05/helping-schools-ensure-the-civil-rights-of-transgender-students/, retrieved May 15, 2016.

April 20, 2016: Good Government Won’t Pass These Bad Laws

1. “Mayor de Blasio Mandates City Facilities Provide Bathroom Access to People Consistent with Gender Identity.” NYC March 7, 2016. http://www1.nyc.gov/office-of-the-mayor/news/223-16/mayor-de-blasio-mandates-city-facilities-provide-bathroom-access-people-consistent-gender#/0, retrieved April 11, 2016.

2. “Nearly 80 Members of Congress Urge Census Bureau to Expand Data Collection by Census Bureau on LGBT Individuals.” Adam Schiff. April 5, 2016. http://schiff.house.gov/news/press-releases/nearly-80-members-of-congress-urge-census-bureau-to-expand-data-collection-by-census-bureau-on-lgbt-individuals, retrieved April 11, 2016.

3. “Weekly Address: Playing by the Same Rules.” The White House. April 9, 2016. https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/weekly-address, retrieved April 11, 2016.

4. Furman, Jason and Stevenson, Betsey. “The Effects of Conflicted Investment Advice on Retirement Savings.” The White House. February 23, 2015. https://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2015/02/23/effects-conflicted-investment-advice-retirement-savings, retrieved April 20, 2016.

5. “Senators Stabenow, Peters and Congressman Kildee Announce Legislation to Help Flint Families.” Debbie Stabenow. January 28, 2016. http://www.stabenow.senate.gov/news/senators-stabenow-peters-and-congressman-kildee-announce-legislation-to-help-flint-families, retrieved April 19, 2016.

6. “H.R. 4470 – Safe Drinking Water Act Improved Compliance Awareness Act.” Congress.gov. 114th Congress (2015-2016). https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/4470, retrieved April 20, 2016.

7. “Van Hollen Cosponsors Bill to Quicken EPA Response to Lead in Drinking Water; Reiterates Call for Swift Investigation into Lead Exposure in Maryland.” Chris Van Hollen. February 5, 2016. https://vanhollen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/van-hollen-cosponsors-bill-to-quicken-epa-response-to-lead-in-drinking, retrieved April 19, 2016.

8. “Rep. Pascrell Sponsors Bill to Fund Lead Testing at Schools and Daycare Centers.” Bill Pascrell. March 23, 2016. https://pascrell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-pascrell-sponsors-bill-to-fund-lead-testing-at-schools-and-daycare, retrieved April 19, 2016.

9. “Boxer Introduces Legislation to Address Crisis of Lead in Drinking Water.” Barbara Boxer. March 15, 2016. https://www.boxer.senate.gov/?p=release&id=3266, retrieved April 19, 2016.

10. “Speaker Ryan on United States v. Texas Oral Arguments.” Speaker.gov. April 18, 2016. http://www.speaker.gov/press-release/speaker-ryan-united-states-v-texas-oral-arguments, retrieved April 19, 2016.

Photo: Washington, D.C., August 4, 2009 — US Capitol building, east side, dome and steps. FEMA/Bill Koplitz – Location: Washington, DC. Retrieved from https://www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/images/55950#details on April 19, 2015.

April 22, 2016: Why Fly? Do You Like Being Humiliated and Profiled?

1. “Learn What I Can Bring on the Plane.” Homeland Security. https://www.dhs.gov/how-do-i/learn-what-i-can-bring-plane, retrieved April 21, 2016.

2. “Address to the Nation by the President.” The White House. December 6, 2015. https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2015/12/06/address-nation-president, retrieved April 21, 2015.

3. Ibid.

4. “Payne, Menendez, Booker, Sires Call on TSA to Address Newark Airport Security Delays.” Payne.House.gov. February 11, 2016. https://payne.house.gov/press-release/payne-menendez-booker-sires-call-tsa-address-newark-airport-security-delays, retrieved April 21, 2016.

5. Statement of Stephen M. Lord, Director Homeland Security and Justice Issues. “TSA Is Taking Steps to Validate the Science Underlying Its Passenger Behavior Detection Program, but Efforts May Not Be Comprehensive.” April 6, 2011. p. 2. Retrieved from https://science.house.gov/sites
/republicans.science.house.gov/files/documents/hearings/2011%2004%2004%20Lord%20Testimony.pdf on April 21, 2016.

6. “CPC, CBC, CAPAC, CHC Send Letter to Attorney General Holder on Racial Profiling.” May 20, 2014. Retrieved from https://cpc-grijalva.house.gov/common/popup/popup.cfm?action=item.print&itemID= 839 on April 21, 2016.

Photo: “Most Wanted Terrorists. Ahmad Abousamra.” The FBI. Retrieved from: https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/wanted_terrorists/ahmad-abousamra/person_view_multimedia#images on April 22, 2016.

April 27, 2016: Big Difference Between the Parties in 2016 Election Is?

1. “Enough is Enough: House votes to hold IRS accountable.” House Republicans. April 21, 2016. http://www.gop.gov/enough-is-enough-house-votes-to-hold-irs-accountable/, retrieved April 24, 2016.

2. “Middle Class Jumpstart: Our Plan to Put the Middle Class First.” Dems.gov. http://www.dems.gov/agenda/middle-class-jumpstart/, retrieved April 24, 2016.

3. “A plan to raise American incomes.” HillaryClinton.com. https://www.hillaryclinton.com/issues/plan-raise-american-incomes/, retrieved April 24, 2016.

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