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Even when they aren't fired for being pregnant or gay, teachers face strict moral demands

  • Written by Kyle Greenwalt, Associate Professor, Michigan State University
Chances are she could be fired for 'moral turpitude.'ESB Professional/Shutterstock.com

Pregnant teachers in classrooms are routine these days. But the law didn’t always protect expectant women in any workplace.

As part of her stump speech, Sen. Elizabeth Warren tells a story about being fired from her job as a speech pathologist for special...

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