Gender Justice, Legal & Courts, Workers' Rights
Kaley LaQuea
Dancers Demand Living Wages

“I wanted to stand up for people who are in a position that makes it difficult to stand up for themselves.” The July 2013 suit, filed against the Fantasy Gentlemen’s Club in Grand Junction for violating the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Colorado Minimum Wage Act, resulted in a settlement award of $500,000 for 12 individuals earlier this year. The case is one of four nominated for the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association’s “Case of the Year.

Henry Cuellar

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Progressive Challenge

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Progressive Challenge

Despite her loss, Jessica Cisneros’ close race with incumbent Rep. Henry Cuellar proves there’s an appetite for her progressive platform, even in a Texas border district. Cisneros accepted no PAC or lobbyist money throughout her campaign — a stark contrast with “Trump’s Fave Democrat.”