Amazon says it terminated the worker, Ryan Brown, for using language that violates its anti-harassment policy.
Lena Geller
Lena Geller is a reporter for INDY, covering food, housing, and politics. She joined the staff in 2018 and previously ran a custom cake business.
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$40 a Day in Durham, 20 Years Later
Twenty years ago, celebrity chef Rachael Ray visited Durham with a mission: Prove that 40 bucks could fuel a full day of local dining. Is that still possible?
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Durham School of the Arts Students Stage Walkout for Climate Action
As Trump’s reelection renews national climate concerns, DSA’s Sunrise Movement chapter is pushing for local action with a “Green New Deal for Schools.”
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Civil Rights Nonprofit Sues Durham Sheriff, Judge Over Closed Parental Rights Proceedings
In its complaint against District Court Judge Doretta Walker and Sheriff Clarence Birkhead, Civil Rights Corps says county officials routinely escort court watchers from hearings where families may be separated.
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Democratic Incumbent U.S. Reps. Foushee and Ross Reelected in Blue Triangle Districts, Brad Knott Elected in Redrawn 13th Congressional District
Congresswomen Deborah Ross and Valerie Foushee held onto their congressional seats, while newcomer Brad Knott was elected in the 13th congressional district.
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An Interview With Hope Tyson, Bull City Votes Volunteer Who’s Helping Voters Get to the Polls and Navigate New Voting Laws
“We’re working with people who are facing a lot of barriers to vote, and we’re working with those folks on purpose.”
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Suspended UNC Student Protesters Say the University Lacked Due Diligence in Bringing Disciplinary Charges Against Them
The students further allege that, in deciding their suspensions, UNC placed undue weight on testimonies from a professor and campus police officer.
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On the (Creepy Clown) Trail with Durham Parks and Recreation
“The clowns are a little in their feelings tonight,” our guide at West Point on the Eno explains. “They’re sad, they’re mad. Just be prepared.”
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Homegrown Flour Tortilla Business Del Norte Keeps Things Local
Siblings Arturo and Karina Perez’s tortillas have family history, a slate of North Carolina ingredients, and the Bill Smith stamp of approval. This weekend, they’ll also have their first pop-up.
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At An Amazon Warehouse in Garner, a Card-Signing Campaign is Underway
“We are playing a game of chess with Amazon,” says Ryan Brown, who founded the worker-led unionization movement at RDU1.
